Description
Book SynopsisCovering all topics needed to effectively test radio frequency (RF) components and systems for cell phones and wireless data systems, this guide balances practical real-world information with relevant theory. The text summarizes basic RF principles before describing the digital technology used in cell phones and wireless data systems.
Trade Review"You cannot design or build anything without testing it. The test equipment manufacturers do a great job of providing equipment, but this book helps explain what the equipment is, how it works, and how to use it. It's a good addition to your wireless library." (
Electronic Design, December 10, 2008)
Table of Contents1. Introduction.
Part I: RF and Wireless Principles.
2. Characteristics of RF Signals.
3. Mismatches.
4. Digital Modulation.
Part II: RF Measurement Equipment.
5. RF Signal Generators.
6. RF Power Meters.
7. Frequency Counters.
8. VNAs.
9. Spectrum Analyzers.
10. VSAs.
11. Noise Figure Meters.
12. Coaxial Cables and Connectors.
13. RF Measurement Uncertainties.
14. Components That Do Not Have Coaxial Connectors.
Part III: Measurement of Individual RF Components.
15. RF Communications System Block Diagram.
16. Signal Control Components.
17. PLOs.
18. Upconverters.
19. Power Amplifiers.
20. Antennas.
21. RF Receiver Requirements.
22. RF Filters.
23. LNAs.
24. Mixers.
25. Noise Figure Measurement.
26. Intermodulation Product Measurement.
27. Overall Receiver Performance.
28. RFICs.
Part IV: Testing of Devices with Digitally Modulated Signals.
29. Wireless Communication Systems.
30. Multiple Access Techniques: FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA.
31. OFDM, OFDMA, and WiMAX.
32. ACP.
33. Constellation, Vector, and Eye Diagram and EVM.
34. CCDF.
35. BER.
36. Measurement of GSM Evolution Components.
Terminology.
Index.
