High Frequency Techniques: An Introduction to RF and Microwave Design and Computer Simulation

ISBN-13: 9780471455912 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 524 str.

Joseph F. White

Opis

Provides a hands-on approach to Radio Frequency and Microwave theory and design

This book provides engineers with a comprehensive guide to Radio Frequency (RF) circuit analysis and wave propagation in order to be able to design new systems. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts, engineering techniques, and the regular and intelligent use of the computer design tools. This book contains a review of wireless history and engineering fundamentals including complex numbers, alternating-current theory, and the logarithmic basis of decibels. The important topics in microwave design theory are discussed, such as transmission lines, the Smith Chart, and matrix algebra. Computer generated examples are used to provide insight into the basic performance, bandwidth, and manufacturing yield of RF and microwave networks. The author also provides a broad presentation of electromagnetic (EM) field theory tailored to the needs of the microwave and RF engineer.

• Explains how design challenges would be attacked in a real engineering environment
• Reviews AC analysis, Kirchhoff's laws, RLC elements, skin effect, and introduction to the use of computer simulation software -Covers filter designs for Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel and elliptic responses, Kuroda's identities, and Richard's transformation
• Provides in-text exercises to emphasize a practical approach
• Includes access to a companion site hosting an instructor's manual

High Frequency Technique: An Introduction to RF and Microwave Design and Computer Simulation is a reference for RF, microwave, and wireless engineers, and graduate students in electrical and computer engineering.

Recenzje

"The intent of including so much theoretical and practical material in this text is to provide an immediate familiarity with a variety of circuits, their capabilities and limitations, and the means to design them." ( Microwave Journal, May 2004)

"I have not seen a better book for an undergraduate course, short course, an office book–shelf, or as an introduction for a coworker." (IEEE Microwave Magazine, June 2004)

"Although structured as a textbook, engineers at all experience levels can benefit source: a review of the fundamental topics will be used regularly by any engineer who buys this book for his or her reference library." (High Frequency Electronics, March 2004)

Spis treści

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

2. Review of Alternating Current Analysis and Network Simulation.

3. LC Resonance and Matching Networks.

4. Distributed Circuit Design.

5. The Smith Chart.

6. Matrix Analysis.

7. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.

8. Directional Couplers.

9. Filter Design.

10. Transistor Amplifier Design.

Appendix A: Symbols and Units.

Appendix B: Complex Mathematics.

Appendix C: Diameter and Resistance of Annealed Copper Wire by Gauge Size.

 Appendix D: Properties of Some Materials.

Appendix E: Standard Rectangular Waveguides.

Index.

O autorze

Joseph F. White, PhD, is an instructor and consultant at JFW Industries, Inc. He has twenty–five years of design experience, was technical director at M/A–COM, Inc., and received the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society’s Application Award for "Contributions to Phased Array Antennas." He edited the Microwave Journal and Applied Microwave and Wireless magazines, wrote Microwave Semiconductor Engineering, and is a Fellow of the IEEE. He can be reached at jfwhite@ieee.org.

Blurb

A practical guide for today’s wireless engineer

High Frequency Techniques: An Introduction to RF and Microwave Engineering is a clearly written classical circuit and field theory text illustrated with modern computer simulation software. The book’s ten chapters cover:

• The origins and current uses of wireless transmission
• A review of AC analysis, Kirchhoff’s laws, RLC elements, skin effect, and introduction to the use of computer simulation software
• Resonators, Q definitions, and Q–based impedance matching
• Transmission lines, waves, VSWR, reflection phenomena, Fano’s reflection bandwidth limits, telegrapher, and impedance transformation equations
• Development and in–depth use of the Smith Chart
• Matrix algebra with Z, Y, ABCD, S, and T matrix applications
• An unusually thorough introduction to electromagnetic field theory, step–by–step development of vector calculus, Maxwell’s equations, waveguides, propagation, and antennas
• Backward wave, branch line, rat race and Wilkinson couplers, impedance measurements, and detailed even and odd mode analysis
• Filter designs for Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel and elliptic responses, Kuroda’s identities, Richards’s transformation, and computer optimized designs
• Transistor amplifier design using Unilateral Gain, Simultaneous Match, Available Gain and Operating Gain approaches, insuring stability, cascading stages, broadbanding, noise theory, and intermodulation effects

Using informal language, High Frequency Techniques takes the reader step–by– step through RF and microwave theory and design, providing a lasting practical reference for the practicing wireless engineer.