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List of contributors.<br> <br> Preface.<br> <br> 1. Overview of the Book (I.A. Glover, S.R. Pennock and P.R. Shepherd).<br> <br> 1.1 Introduction.<br> <br> 1.2 RF Devices.<br> <br> 1.3 Signal Transmission and Network Methods.<br> <br> 1.4 Amplifiers.<br> <br> 1.5 Mixers.<br> <br> 1.6 Filters.<br> <br> 1.7 Oscillators and Frequency Synthesisers.<br> <br> 2. RF Devices: Characteristics and Modelling (A. Suarez and T. Fernandez).<br> <br> 2.1 Introduction<br> <br> 2.2 Semiconductor Properties<br> <br> 2.3 P-N Junction.<br> <br> 2.4 The Schottky Diode.<br> <br> 2.5 PIN Diodes.<br> <br> 2.6 Step-Recovery Diodes.<br> <br> 2.7 Gunn Diodes.<br> <br> 2.8 IMPATT Diodes.<br> <br> 2.9 Transistors.<br> <br> References.<br> <br> 3. Signal Transmission, Network Methods and Impedance Matching (N.J. McEwan, T.C. Edwards, D. Dernikas and I.A. Glover).<br> <br> 3.1 Introduction.<br> <br> 3.2 Transmission Lines: General Considerations.<br> <br> 3.3 The Two-Conductor Transmission Line: Revision of Distributed Circuit Theory.<br> <br> 3.4 Loss, Dispersion, Phase and Group Velocity.<br> <br> 3.5 Field Theory Method for Ideal TEM Case.<br> <br> 3.6 Microstrip.<br> <br> 3.7 Coupled Microstrip Lines.<br> <br> 3.8 Network Methods.<br> <br> 3.9 Impedance Matching.<br> <br> 3.10 Network Analysers.<br> <br> 3.11 Summary.<br> <br> References.<br> <br> 4. Amplifier Design (N.J. McEwan and D. Dernikas).<br> <br> 4.1 Introduction.<br> <br> 4.2 Amplifier Gain Definitions.<br> <br> 4.3 Stability.<br> <br> 4.4. Broadband Amplifier Design.<br> <br> 4.5 Low Noise Amplifier Design.<br> <br> 4.6 Practical Circuit Considerations.<br> <br> 4.7 Computer-Aided Design (CAD).<br> <br> References.<br> <br> 5. Mixers: Theory and Design (A. Tazon and L. de la Fuente).<br> <br> 5.1 Introduction.<br> <br> 5.2 General Properties.<br> <br> 5.3 Devices for Mixers.<br> <br> 5.4 Non-Linear Analysis.<br> <br> 5.5 Diode Mixer Theory.<br> <br> 5.6 FET Mixers.<br> <br> 5.7 IF Amplifier.<br> <br> 5.8 Single-Balanced FET Mixers.<br> <br> 5.9 Double-Balanced FET Mixers.<br> <br> 5.10 Harmonic Mixers.<br> <br> 5.11 Monolithic Mixers.<br> <br> References.<br> <br> 6. Filters (A Mediavilla).<br> <br> 6.1 Introduction.<br> <br> 6.2 Filter Fundamentals.<br> <br> 6.3 Mathematical Filter Responses.<br> <br> 6.4 Low Pass Prototype Filter Design.<br> <br> 6.5 Filter Impedance and Frequency Scaling.<br> <br> 6.6 Elliptic Filter Transformation.<br> <br> 6.7 Filter Normalisation.<br> <br> 7. Oscillators, Frequency Synthesisers and PLL Techniques (E. Artal, J.P. Pascal and J. Portilla).<br> <br> 7.1 Introduction.<br> <br> 7.2 Solid State Microwave Oscillators.<br> <br> 7.3 Negative Resistance Diode Oscillators.<br> <br> 7.4 Transistor Oscillators.<br> <br> 7.5 Voltage-Controlled Oscillators.<br> <br> 7.6 Oscillator Characterisation and Testing,<br> <br> 7.7 Microwave Phase Locked Oscillators.<br> <br> 7.8 Subsystems for Microwave Phase Locked Oscillators (PLOs).<br> <br> 7.9 Phase Noise.<br> <br> 7.10 Examples of PLOs.<br> <br> References.<br> <br> Index.

"…this book is a good reference for [the] microwave engineering community." (<i>IEEE Circuits & Devices Magazine</i>, November/December 2006)

Dr. Ian A Glover is a Senior Lecturer. Research interests: radio science, microwave radio propagation, channel measure ments and modelling, and digital communications coding and modulation. He is co-author of the successful book Digital Communications.<br> <br> Dr. Steve R. Pennock is a Senior Lecturer. Research interests: microwave engineering and communications, inset dielectric guide antennas and subsystems, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, flared slot antennas, discontinuities and non-uniformities in transmission lines and millimetre wave propagation effects.<br> <br> Dr. Peter R. Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer and First Year Course Director. Research interests: microwave engineering and communications, inset dielectric guide antennas and subsystems, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, flared slot antennas, discontinuities and non-uniformities in transmission lines, millimetre wave propagation effects, and mixed signal integrated circuits

Microwave Devices, Circuits and Subsystems for Communications Engineering provides a detailed treatment of the common microwave elements found in modern microwave communications systems. The treatment is thorough without being unnecessarily mathematical. The emphasis is on acquiring a conceptual understanding of the techniques and technologies discussed and the practical design criteria required to apply these in real engineering situations.<br> <br> Key topics addressed include:<br> * Microwave diode and transistor equivalent circuits<br> * Microwave transmission line technologies and microstrip design<br> * Network methods and s-parameter measurements<br> * Smith chart and related design techniques<br> * Broadband and low-noise amplifier design<br> * Mixer theory and design<br> * Microwave filter design<br> * Oscillators, synthesisers and phase locked loops<br> <br> Each chapter is written by specialists in their field and the whole is edited by experience authors whose expertise spans the fields of communications systems engineering and microwave circuit design.<br> <br> Microwave Devices, Circuits and Subsystems for Communications Engineering is suitable for senior electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering undergraduate students, first year postgraduate students and experienced engineers seeking a conversion or refresher text.<br> <br> * Includes a companion website featuring:<br> * Solutions to selected problems<br> * Electronic versions of the figures<br> * Sample chapter

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