RF Circuit Design: Theory & Applications, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (April 9, 2008) © 2009

  • Reinhold Ludwig Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Gene Bogdanov
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For senior undergraduate and first-year graduate Electrical Engineering courses in RF circuit design with an emphasis on an analog integrated circuits.

Taking a circuits perspective approach to circuit design fundamentals, this practical and comprehensive text covers all important RF design concepts—with a focus on methodology fundamentals and discussion of theoretical concepts. The Second Edition introduces RF design tools such as the Smith Chart, dual port networks, S-parameters, and provides extensive coverage of RF filter design, matching networks, active and passive device modeling, narrow and broadband amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.

Table of contents

(NOTE: All chapters end with a Summary.)

1. Introduction

  • Importance of Radiofrequency Design.
  • Dimensions and Units.
  • Frequency Spectrum.
  • RF Behavior of Passive Components.
  • Chip Components and Circuit Board Considerations.

2. Transmission Line Analysis

  • Why Transmission Line Theory?
  • Examples of Transmission Lines.
  • Equivalent Circuit Representation.
  • Theoretical Foundation.
  • Circuit Parameters for a Parallel Plate Transmission Line.
  • Summary of Different Line Configurations.
  • General Transmission Line Equation.
  • Microstrip Transmission Line.
  • Terminated Lossless Transmission Line.
  • Special Termination Conditions.
  • Sourced and Loaded Transmission Line.

3. The Smith Chart

  • From Reflection Coefficient to Load Impedance.Impedance Transformation.
  • Admittance Transformation.
  • Parallel and Series Connections.

4. Single- and Multiport Networks

  • Basic Definitions.
  • Interconnecting Networks.
  • Network Properties and Applications.
  • Scattering Parameters.

5. An Overview of RF Filter Design

  • Basic Resonator and Filter Configurations.
  • Special Filter Realizations.
  • Filter Implementation. Coupled Filter.

6. Active RF Components

  • Semiconductor Basics.
  • RF Diodes.
  • Bipolar-Junction Transistor.
  • RF Field Effect Transistors.
  • High Electron Mobility Transistors.

7. Active RF Component Modeling

  • Diode Models. Transistor Models.
  • Measurement of Active Devices.
  • Scattering Parameter Device Characterization.

8. Matching and Biasing Networks

  • Impedance Matching Using Discrete Components.
  • Microstrip Line Matching Networks.
  • Amplifier Classes of Operation and Biasing Networks.

9. RF Transistor Amplifier Designs

  • Characteristics of Amplifiers.
  • Amplifier Power Relations.
  • Stability Considerations.
  • Constant Gain.
  • Noise Figure Circles.
  • Constant VSWR Circles.
  • Broadband, High-Power, and Multistage Amplifiers.

10. Oscillators and Mixers

  • Basic Oscillator Model.
  • High-Frequency Oscillator Configuration.
  • Basic Characteristics of Mixers.

Appendices

  • A. Useful Physical Quantities and Units.
  • B. Skin Equation for a Cylindrical Conductor.
  • C. Complex Numbers.
  • D. Matrix Conversions.
  • E. Physical Parameters of Semiconductors.
  • F. Long and Short Diode Models.
  • G. Couplers.
  • H. Noise Analysis.
  • I. Introduction to MATLAB.

Index.

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