This highly illustrated resource makes grasping the fundamentals of RF and microwave electronic theory and design easier and faster. Begins at the rudimentary level of axioms and postulates of physical sciences and progresses to introduce low-frequency transistor circuit analysis and design, RF electronics and wave fundamentals, microstrip lines, and the application of the Smith chart in lumped and distributed circuit analysis and design.

• New and more efficient design methodology.

  • Illustrates how to design transistor microwave amplifiers, oscillators, detectors, mixers, switches, phase shifters, and integrated circuits at RF and microwave frequencies. Ex.___

• New technical terms—Precisely defined as they are introduced.

  • Helps to keep the subject in focus. Ex.___

• Low-frequency electronics—Amply treated, making an easy transition to RF microwaves principles.

  • Provides workable considerations in the design of practical active circuits: amplifiers, oscillators, etc. Ex.___

• Shift of emphasis—From rigorous mathematical solutions of Maxwell's equations to graphical and conceptual analysis.

  • Makes the process more vivid allowing for a deeper understanding of the scientific principles at work. Ex.___

• Presentation of classical laws and principles of electricity and magnetism.

  • Often treated separately, these subjects are inter-related conceptually and graphically. Ex.___

• Presentation of a series of scientific postulates and axioms—Lays the foundation for any physical science.

  • Provides a scientific framework for learning RF and microwaves easily and effectively. Ex.___

(NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Introduction.)

I. THE HIGHEST FUNDAMENTALS.

II. WAVE PROPAGATION IN NETWORKS.

III. PASSIVE CIRCUIT DESIGN.

IV. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS IN ACTIVE NETWORKS.

V. ACTIVE NETWORKS: LINEAR AND NONLINEAR DESIGN.

VI. APPENDICES.

Microwave  [PTG: PRENTICE HALL PROFESSIONAL]   (Electronics & Electricity Technology)
Microwave Circuits and Devices  [PTG: PRENTICE HALL PROFESSIONAL]   (Electrical & Computing Engineering)
Analog Electronics  [PTG: PRENTICE HALL PROFESSIONAL]   (Electrical & Computing Engineering)

MATTHEW M. RADMANESH received his MSEE and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. He has worked in RF and Microwave industry for Maury Microwave Corp., Boeing Aircraft Co., and Hughes Aircraft Co. He is currently a faculty member at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at California State University, Northridge, CA.

Foreword by Dr. Asad Madni, C. Eng., Fellow IEEE, Fellow IEE

Learn the fundamentals of RF and microwave electronics visually, using many thoroughly tested, practical examples

RF and microwave technology are essential throughout industry and to a world of new applications-in wireless communications, in Direct Broadcast TV, in Global Positioning System (GPS), in healthcare, medical and many other sciences. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your skills or enter the field for the first time, Radio Frequency and Microwave Electronics Illustrated is the fastest way to master every key measurement, electronic, and design principle you need to be effective. Dr. Matthew Radmanesh uses easy mathematics and a highly graphical approach with scores of examples to bring about a total comprehension of the subject. Along the way, he clearly introduces everything from wave propagation to impedance matching in transmission line circuits, microwave linear amplifiers to hard-core nonlinear active circuit design in Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs). Coverage includes:

• A scientific framework for learning RF and microwaves easily and effectively
• Fundamental RF and microwave concepts and their applications
• The characterization of two-port networks at RF and microwaves using S-parameters
• Use of the Smith Chart to simplify analysis of complex design problems
• Key design considerations for microwave amplifiers: stability, gain, and noise
• Workable considerations in the design of practical active circuits: amplifiers, oscillators , frequency converters, control circuits
• RF and Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs)
• Novel use of "live math" in circuit analysis and design

Dr. Radmanesh has drawn upon his many years of practical experience in the microwave industry and educational arena to introduce an exceptionally wide range of practical concepts and design methodology and techniques in the most comprehensible fashion. Applications include small-signal, narrow-band, low noise, broadband and multistage transistor amplifiers; large signal/high power amplifiers; microwave transistor oscillators, negative-resistance circuits, microwave mixers, rectifiers and detectors, switches, phase shifters and attenuators. The book is intended to provide a workable knowledge and intuitive understanding of RF and microwave electronic circuit design.

Radio Frequency and Microwave Electronics Illustrated includes a comprehensive glossary, plus appendices covering key symbols, physical constants, mathematical identities/formulas, classical laws of electricity and magnetism, Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) examples and more.

The accompanying web site has an "E-Book" containing actual design examples and methodology from the text, in Microsoft Excel environment, where files can easily be manipulated with fresh data for a new design.

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