Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook is an introduction to microwave engineering. The scope of this book extends from topics for a first course in electrical engineering, in which impedances are analyzed using complex numbers, through the introduction of transmission lines that are analyzed using the Smith Chart, and on to graduate level subjects, such as equivalent circuits for obstacles in hollow waveguides, analyzed using Green's Functions. This book is a virtual encyclopedia of circuit design methods.
Despite the complexity, topics are presented in a conversational manner for ease of comprehension. The book is not only an excellent text at the undergraduate and graduate levels, but is as well a detailed reference for the practicing engineer.
Consider how well informed an engineer will be who has become familiar with these topics as treated in High Frequency Techniques: (in order of presentation)
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"The intent of including so much theoretical and practical material in this text is to provide an immediate familiarity with a variety of circuits, their capabilities and limitations, and the means to design them." (Microwave Journal, May 2004)
"I have not seen a better book for an undergraduate course, short course, an office book-shelf, or as an introduction for a coworker." (IEEE Microwave Magazine, June 2004)
"Although structured as a textbook, engineers at all experience levels can benefit source: a review of the fundamental topics…will be used regularly by any engineer who buys this book for his or her reference library." (High Frequency Electronics, March 2004)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
2. Review of Alternating Current Analysis and Network Simulation.
3. LC Resonance and Matching Networks.
4. Distributed Circuit Design.
5. The Smith Chart.
6. Matrix Analysis.
7. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.
8. Directional Couplers.
9. Filter Design.
10. Transistor Amplifier Design.
Appendix A: Symbols and Units.
Appendix B: Complex Mathematics.
Appendix C: Diameter and Resistance of Annealed Copper Wire by Gauge Size.
Appendix D: Properties of Some Materials.
Appendix E: Standard Rectangular Waveguides.
Index.
