This book describes a full range of contemporary techniques for the
design of transmitters and receivers for communications systems
operating in the range from 1 through to 300 GHz. In this frequency
range there is a wide range of technologies that need to be employed,
with silicon ICs at the core but, compared with other electronics
systems, a much greater use of more specialist devices and components
for high performance - for example, high Q-factor/low loss and good
power efficiency. Many text books do, of course, cover these topics but
what makes this book timely is the rapid adoption of millimetre-waves
(frequencies from 30 to 300 GHz) for a wide range of consumer
applications such as wireless high definition TV, '5G' Gigabit mobile
internet systems and automotive radars. It has taken many years to
develop low-cost technologies for suitable transmitters and receivers,
so previously these frequencies have been employed only in expensive
military and space applications. The book will cover these modern
technologies, with the follow topics covered; transmitters and
receivers, lumped element filters, tranmission lines and S-parameters,
RF MEMS, RFICs and MMICs, and many others.
In addition, the book includes extensive line diagrams to illustrate
circuit diagrams and block diagrams of systems, including diagrams and
photographs showing how circuits are implemented practically.
Furthermore, case studies are also included to explain the salient
features of a range of important wireless communications systems. The
book is accompanied with suitable design examples and exercises based on
the Advanced Design System - the industry leading CAD tool for wireless
design.
More importantly, the authors have been working with Keysight
Technologies on a learning & teaching initiative which is designed to
promote access to industry-standard EDA tools such as ADS. Through its
University Educational Support Program, Keysight offers students the
opportunity to request a student license, backed up with extensive
classroom materials and support resources. This culminates with students
having the chance to demonstrate their RF/MW design and measurement
expertise through the Keysight RF & Microwave Industry-Ready Student
Certification Program.
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