RF Systems, Components, and Circuits Handbook

Clearly written and concise, the book is organized into two sections. Part One provides an easy-to-follow introduction to a wide variety of RF systems including radar, navigation, ECM, and more. You learn the fundamentals of noise/link analysis and analog/digital modulation, as well as key system elements such as amplifiers, oscillators, frequency multipliers, mixers, demodulators, and signal processors.

Part Two identifies and examines various RF circuits and components including transmission lines; waveguides and cavity resonators; antennas; RLC resonant circuits, LC filters, and impedance matching circuits; transformers; semiconductor diodes; RF bipolar and FETs; vacuum and microwave tools; and much more.

Engineers and technologists can find hundreds of easy-to-follow equations to help refresh their understanding of important RF analysis and design concepts. Military officers and other personnel get the timely information they need to choose, operate, and maintain many types of complex military communication systems, and high-technology managers and marketers can use the book to familiarize themselves with RF systems being developed for their companies. This book is also a superb learning tool for RF and engineering students.

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Communication Systems
2. Introduction to Radar, Navigation, Radio Astronomy, and Electron-Warfare Systems
3. Radio Frequency Propagation
4. RF Noise and Link Analysis
5. RF Modulation
6. Building Blocks for RF Systems
7. Example Communication Systems
8. Radar Systems
9. Transmission Lines and Transmission Line Circuits
10. Waveguides and Cavity Resonators
11. Antennas
12. Resistors, Inductors, Capacitors, and RLC Circuits
13. Magnetic Transformer Devices and Circuits
14. Piezoelectric, High Q Dielectric, and YIG Devices and Circuits
15. Semiconductor Diodes and Circuits
16. Transistors and Transistor Circuits
17. High Power Grid-Type Vacuum Tubes and Circuits
18. Microwave Tubes and Circuits