This practical guide walks you through every aspect of the RF and microwave circuit design process - starting with a set of specs and ending with hardware that performs as modeled the first time you power up. Throughout, the focus is on practical CAD techniques, with particular attention paid to design applications of network synthesis. Supported by 280 figures, 28 tables, 233 references, and over 1,000 equations, the book provides expert advice on what to look for (and look out for) at each stage of the design process.
Preface. Network Characterization. Network Analysis. Mapping and Optimization. Modern Network Synthesis. Distributed Network Synthesis. Impedance Matching and Modeling. Practical Applications. References. Index.