RF Circuit Design : Theory and Applications,9780130953230

RF Circuit Design : Theory and Applications

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ISBN13: 9780130953230
ISBN10: 0130953237
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary

This practical and comprehensive book introduces RF circuit design fundamentals while emphasizing a circuit-based approach.

Table of Contents

Preface v
Introduction
1(36)
Importance of Radiofrequency Design
2(4)
Dimensions and Units
6(2)
Frequency Spectrum
8(2)
RF Behavior of Passive Components
10(14)
High-Frequency Resistors
14(3)
High-Frequency Capacitors
17(4)
High-Frequency Inductors
21(3)
Chip Components and Circuit Board Considerations
24(4)
Chip Resistors
24(1)
Chip Capacitors
25(1)
Surface-Mounted Inductors
26(2)
Summary
28(9)
Transmission Line Analysis
37(64)
Why Transmission Line Theory?
37(4)
Examples of Transmission Lines
41(4)
Two-Wire Lines
41(1)
Coaxial Line
42(1)
Microstrip Lines
42(3)
Equivalent Circuit Representation
45(2)
Theoretical Foundation
47(6)
Basic Laws
47(6)
Circuit Parameters for a Parallel Plate Transmission Line
53(4)
Summary of Different Line Configurations
57(1)
General Transmission Line Equation
58(6)
Kirchhoff Voltage and Current Law Representations
58(4)
Traveling Voltage and Current Waves
62(1)
General Impedance Definition
63(1)
Lossless Transmission Line Model
64(1)
Microstrip Transmission Lines
64(5)
Terminated Lossless Transmission Line
69(6)
Voltage Reflection Coefficient
69(2)
Propagation Constant and Phase Velocity
71(1)
Standing Waves
72(3)
Special Termination Conditions
75(9)
Input Impedance of Terminated Lossless Line
75(1)
Short Circuit Transmission Line
76(3)
Open-Circuit Transmission Line
79(2)
Quarter-Wave Transmission Line
81(3)
Sourced and Loaded Transmission Line
84(9)
Phasor Representation of Source
85(2)
Power Considerations for a Transmission Line
87(3)
Input Impedance Matching
90(1)
Return Loss and Insertion Loss
91(2)
Summary
93(8)
The Smith Chart
101(42)
From Reflection Coefficient to Load Impedance
102(8)
Reflection Coefficient in Phasor Form
102(2)
Normalized Impedance Equation
104(2)
Parametric Reflection Coefficient Equation
106(2)
Graphical Representation
108(2)
Impedance Transformation
110(12)
Impedance Transformation for General Load
110(3)
Standing Wave Ratio
113(2)
Special Transformation Conditions
115(4)
Computer Simulations
119(3)
Admittance Transformation
122(4)
Parametric Admittance Equation
122(3)
Additional Graphical Displays
125(1)
Parallel and Series Connections
126(7)
Parallel Connection of R and L Elements
127(1)
Parallel Connection of R and C Elements
128(1)
Series Connection of R and L Elements
128(1)
Series Connection of R and C Elements
129(1)
Example of a T-Network
130(3)
Summary
133(10)
Single- and Multiport Networks
143(58)
Basic Definitions
144(9)
Interconnecting Networks
153(8)
Series Connection of Networks
153(1)
Parallel Connection of Networks
154(1)
Cascading Networks
155(1)
Summary of ABCD Network Representations
156(5)
Network Properties and Applications
161(7)
Interrelations between Parameter Sets
161(3)
Analysis of Microwave Amplifier
164(4)
Scattering Parameters
168(26)
Definition of Scattering Parameters
168(3)
Meaning of S-Parameters
171(4)
Chain Scattering Matrix
175(2)
Conversion between Z- and S-Parameters
177(1)
Signal Flow Chart Modeling
178(6)
Generalization of S-Parameters
184(4)
Practical Measurements of S-Parameters
188(6)
Summary
194(7)
An Overview of RF Filter Design
201(70)
Basic Resonator and Filter Configurations
202(18)
Filter Types and Parameters
202(4)
Low-Pass Filter
206(3)
High-Pass Filter
209(1)
Bandpass and Bandstop Filters
210(7)
Insertion Loss
217(3)
Special Filter Realizations
220(21)
Butterworth-Type Filters
221(3)
Chebyshev-Type Filters
224(7)
Denormalization of Standard Low-Pass Design
231(10)
Filter Implementation
241(12)
Unit Elements
243(1)
Kuroda's Identities
243(2)
Examples of Microstrip Filter Design
245(8)
Coupled Filter
253(10)
Odd and Even Mode Excitation
254(3)
Bandpass Filter Section
257(1)
Cascading bandpass filter elements
258(2)
Design Example
260(3)
Summary
263(8)
Active RF Components
271(80)
Semiconductor Basics
272(21)
Physical Properties of Semiconductors
272(7)
PN-Junction
279(10)
Schottky Contact
289(4)
RF Diodes
293(19)
Schottky Diode
293(3)
PIN Diode
296(6)
Varactor Diode
302(3)
IMPATT Diode
305(2)
Tunnel Diode
307(4)
TRAPATT, BARRITT, and Gunn Diodes
311(1)
Bipolar-Junction Transistor
312(16)
Construction
312(2)
Functionality
314(7)
Frequency Response
321(2)
Temperature Behavior
323(4)
Limiting Values
327(1)
RF Field Effect Transistors
328(10)
Construction
329(2)
Functionality
331(6)
Frequency Response
337(1)
Limiting Values
337(1)
High Electron Mobility Transistors
338(5)
Construction
339(1)
Functionality
339(4)
Frequency Response
343(1)
Summary
343(8)
Active RF Component Modeling
351(54)
Diode Models
352(5)
Nonlinear Diode Model
352(2)
Linear Diode Model
354(3)
Transistor Models
357(28)
Large-Signal BJT Models
357(9)
Small-Signal BJT Models
366(12)
Large-Signal FET Models
378(4)
Small-Signal FET Models
382(3)
Measurement of Active Devices
385(8)
DC Characterization of Bipolar Transistor
385(2)
Measurements of AC Parameters of Bipolar Transistors
387(5)
Measurements of Field Effect Transistor Parameters
392(1)
Scattering Parameter Device Characterization
393(4)
Summary
397(8)
Matching and Biasing Networks
405(58)
Impedance Matching Using Discrete Components
406(25)
Two-Component Matching Networks
406(9)
Forbidden Regions, Frequency Response, and Quality Factor
415(11)
T and Pi Matching Networks
426(5)
Microstrip Line Matching Networks
431(13)
From Discrete Components to Microstrip Lines
431(4)
Single-Stub Matching Networks
435(5)
Double-Stub Matching Networks
440(4)
Amplifier Classes of Operation and Biasing Networks
444(12)
Classes of Operation and Efficiency of Amplifiers
444(5)
Bipolar Transistor Biasing Networks
449(6)
Field Effect Transistor Biasing Networks
455(1)
Summary
456(7)
RF Transistor Amplifier Designs
463(76)
Characteristics of Amplifiers
464(1)
Amplifier Power Relations
465(5)
RF Source
465(1)
Transducer Power Gain
466(2)
Additional Power Relations
468(2)
Stability Considerations
470(13)
Stability Circles
470(3)
Unconditional Stability
473(7)
Stabilization Methods
480(3)
Constant Gain
483(19)
Unilateral Design
483(7)
Unilateral Figure of Merit
490(2)
Bilateral Design
492(3)
Operating and Available Power Gain Circles
495(7)
Noise Figure Circles
502(4)
Constant VSWR Circles
506(5)
Broadband, High-Power, and Multistage Amplifiers
511(18)
Broadband Amplifiers
511(11)
High-Power Amplifiers
522(4)
Multistage Amplifiers
526(3)
Summary
529(10)
Oscillators and Mixers
539(58)
Basic Oscillator Model
540(12)
Negative Resistance Oscillator
541(2)
Feedback Oscillator Design
543(3)
Design Steps
546(4)
Quartz Oscillators
550(2)
High-Frequency Oscillator Configuration
552(22)
Fixed-Frequency Oscillators
556(7)
Dielectric Resonator Oscillators
563(6)
YIG-Tuned Oscillator
569(1)
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
570(3)
Gunn Element Oscillator
573(1)
Basic Characteristics of Mixers
574(16)
Basic Concepts
575(3)
Frequency Domain Considerations
578(2)
Single-Ended Mixer Design
580(8)
Single-Balanced Mixer
588(2)
Double-Balanced Mixer
590(1)
Summary
590(7)
Appendix A. Useful Physical Quantities and Units 597(4)
Appendix B. Skin Equation for a Cylindrical Conductor 601(2)
Appendix C. Complex Numbers 603(2)
C.1 Basic Definition
603(1)
C.2 Magnitude Computations
603(1)
C.3 Circle Equation
604(1)
Appendix D. Matrix Conversions 605(3)
Appendix E. Physical Parameters of Semiconductors 608(1)
Appendix F. Long and Short Diode Models 609(3)
F.1 Long Diode
610(1)
F.2 Short Diode
610(2)
Appendix G. Couplers 612(8)
G.1 Wilkinson Divider
612(4)
G.2 Branch Line Coupler
616(3)
G.3 Lange Coupler
619(1)
Appendix H. Noise Analysis 620(11)
H.1 Basic Definitions
620(3)
H.2 Noisy Two-Port Networks
623(2)
H.3 Noise Figure for Two-Port Network
625(4)
H.4 Noise Figure for Cascaded Multiport Network
629(2)
Appendix I. Introduction to Matlab 631(6)
I.1 Background
631(2)
I.2 Brief Example of Stability Evaluation
633(2)
I.3 Simulation Software on Compact Disk
635(2)
I.3.1 Overview
635(1)
I.3.2 Software Installation
635(1)
I.3.3 File Organization
636(1)
Index 637

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