A Nonlinear History of Radio -- Overview of Wireless Principles -- Passive RLC Networks -- Characteristics of Passive IC Components -- A Review of MOS Device Physics -- Distributed Systems -- The Smith Chart and S-Parameters -- Bandwidth Estimation Techniques -- High-Frequency Amplifier Design -- Voltage References and Biasing -- Noise -- LNA Design -- Mixers -- Feedback Systems -- RF Power Amplifiers -- Phase-Locked Loops -- Oscillators and Synthesizers -- Phase Noise -- Architectures -- RF Circuits Through the Ages
Summary
"The book is packed with physical insights and design tips, and it includes a historical overview that sets the whole field in context. It contains hundreds of circuit diagrams and many homework problems. This is an ideal textbook for students taking course on RF design and a valuable reference for practicing engineers."--Jacket