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Chapter 1. Wireless Essentials
1.1 Passive Components at RF
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Resistors
1.1.3 Capacitors
1.1.4 Inductors
1.1.5 Transformers
1.2 Semiconductors
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Diodes
1.2.3 Transistors
1.3 Microstrip
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Microstrip as Transmission Line
1.3.3 Microstrip as Equivalent Components
1.4 Transmission Lines
1.4.1 Introduction
1.4.2 Transmission Line Types
1.4.3 Transmission Line Issues
1.5 S-Parameters
1.5.1 Introduction
1.5.2 S-Parameter Measurement
1.6 Propagation
1.6.1 Introduction
1.6.2 Multipath
Chapter 2. Modulation
2.1 Amplitude Modulation
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Fundamentals
2.1.3 Power Measurement
2.1.4 Disadvantages
2.2 Frequency Modulation
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Fundamentals
2.2.3 FM and AM Comparisons
2.3 Single-Sideband Modulation
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Fundamentals
2.3.3 Modulation
2.3.4 Output Power
2.4 Digital Modulation
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Types of Digital Modulation
2.4.3 Power and Digital Signals
2.4.4 Digital Modulation Issues
2.5 Designing with Modulator/Demodulator I.C.s
2.5.1 Introduction
2.5.2 Designing with the RFMD RF273
2.6 Digital Test and Measurement
2.6.1 Introduction
2.6.2 Common Digital Tests and Measurements
Chapter 3. Amplifier Design
3.1 Small Signal Amplifiers
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Amplifier Design with S-Parameters
3.1.3 Vector Algebra
3.1.4 Matching Networks
3.2 Large Signal Amplifiers
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Amplifier Design with Large Signal Series Equivalent Impedances
3.3 Amplifier Biasing
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Bias Designs
3.4 MMICs 187
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 MMIC Biasing
3.4.3 MMIC Coupling and Decoupling
3.4.4 An MMIC Amplifier Circuit
3.4.5 MMIC Layout
3.5 Wideband Amplifier
3.5.1 Introduction
3.5.2 Design of Wideband Amplifiers
3.6 Parallel Amplifier 199
3.6.1 Introduction
3.6.2 Design of a Parallel MMIC Amplifier
3.7 Audio Amplifiers
3.7.1 Introduction
3.7.2 Design of an IC Audio Amplifier
3.8 VGA Amplifiers
3.8.1 Introduction
3.8.2 Design of VGA Amplifiers
3.9 Coupling/Decoupling of Amplifiers
3.9.1 Introduction
3.9.2 Design of Decoupling/Coupling Circuits
Chapter 4. Oscillator Design
4.1 Oscillator Simulation
4.1.1 Introduction
4.1.2 Open-Loop Design
4.2 VCO and LC Oscillators
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 Types of LC Oscillators
4.2.3 Designing LC Oscillators and VCOs
4.2.4 Testing LC Oscillators
4.2.5 LC and VCO Oscillator Issues
4.3 Crystal Oscillators
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 Types of Crystal Oscillators
4.3.3 Designing Crystal Oscillators
4.3.4 Crystal Oscillator Issues
4.3.5 Testing and Optimizing Crystal Oscillators
Chapter 5. Frequency Synthesizer Design
5.1 Phase-Locked Loops
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Designing Phase-Locked Loops
5.2 Direct Digital Synthesis
Chapter 6. Filter Design
6.1 Lumped Filters
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Types of Lumped Filters
6.1.3 Image-Parameter Design
6.2 Distributed Filters
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Types of Distributed Filters
6.2.3 Distributed Filter Design
6.2.4 Distributed Filter Issues
6.3 Diplexer Filters
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Diplexer Design
6.4 Crystal and SAW Filters
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Crystal and SAW Filter Issues
6.5 Active Filters
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Active Filter Design
6.6 Tunable Filters
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Tunable Filter Design
Chapter 7. Mixer Design
7.1 Passive Mixers
7.1.1 Introduction
7.1.2 Types of Passive Mixers
7.1.3 Passive Mixer Design
7.1.4 Passive Mixer Issues
7.2 Active Mixers
7.2.1 Introduction
7.2.2 Types of Active Mixers
7.2.3 Designing Active Mixers
7.2.4 Active Mixer Issues
Chapter 8. Support Circuit Design
8.1 Frequency Multipliers
8.1.1 Introduction
8.1.2 Frequency Multiplier Design
8.1.3 Frequency Multiplier Issues
8.2 RF Switches
8.2.1 Introduction
8.2.2 RF Switch Design
8.2.3 RF Switch Issues
8.3 Automatic Gain Control
8.3.1 Introduction
8.3.2 Automatic Gain Control Design
8.3.3 Automatic Gain Control Issues
8.4 Attenuators
8.4.1 Introduction
8.4.2 Fixed Attenuator Design
8.4.3 Variable-Attenuator Design
8.5 Baluns
8.5.1 Introduction
8.5.2 Balun Design
8.6 Splitters/Combiners
8.6.1 Introduction
8.6.2 Splitter and Combiner Design
8.7 Power Supplies
8.7.1 Introduction
8.7.2 Types of Power Supply Regulators
8.7.3 Regulator Design
8.8 Directional Couplers
8.8.1 Introduction
Chapter 9. Communication Systems Design
9.1 Receivers
9.1.1 Introduction
9.1.2 Receiver Design
9.1.3 Receiver Issues
9.2 Transmitters
9.2.1 Introduction
9.2.2 Transmitter Design
9.3 Link Budgets
9.3.1 Introduction
9.3.2 Link Budget Design
9.3.3 Will It Work?
9.4 The Complete System
9.4.1 Introduction
9.4.2 Wireless System Design
9.4.3 System Design with RFICs
9.4.4 System Issues
Chapter 1. Wireless Issues
1.1 Noise in Components and Systems
1.2 Electromagnetic Interference
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Designing for EMI Suppression
1.3 Wireless Board Design
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Board Materials
1.3.3 Board Layout
1.3.4 Board Design Issues
1.4 Software Radio
1.4.1 Introduction
1.4.2 Software Radio Designs
1;5 Hybrid Circuits
1.5.1 Introduction
1.5.2 Board and Conductor Materials
1.6 Direct-Conversion Receivers
1.6.1 Introduction
1.6.2 Direct-Conversion Issues
1.7 Prototyping
1.7.1 Introduction
1.7.2 Prototyping Considerations
1.8 Antennas
1.8.1 Introduction
1.8.2 Common Antenna Types
1.8.3 Antenna Issues
1.9 RF Connectors
1.9.1 Introduction
1.9.2 Types of RF Connectors
1.1 Wireless Design Software
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 RF Programs
1.1.3 RF Software Issues
1.11 FCC Equipment Authorizations
1.11.1 Introduction
1.11.2 Wireless Equipment Law
1.12 Support Circuits
1.12.1 Introduction
1.12.2 Circuits
Appendix A. Puff Manual
Appendix B. Useful Tables
Glossary
Bibliography
Index 543