Complete Wireless Design, Second Edition

Gain the Skill to Design Modern Wireless Circuits and Systems!This fully updated and revised edition of the bestselling Complete Wireless Design takes a uniquely practical approach to designing complex receivers and transmitters found in advanced analog and digital wireless communication systems, right down to the circuit level.This authoritative book uses real-life examples to provide a solid foundation in the subject, and simple algebra to guide you through specific analysis and design processes. In addition, you'll find all the information you'll need for performing full circuit and electromagnetic software simulations to ensure the optimum performance of all completed projects. Plus, this in-depth step-by-step guide comes with a CD-ROM containing new simulation and design software. Engineers and technicians will not find a more thorough, practical book than Complete Wireless Design.Updates include: Fully worked out design samples, complete with RF simulation results Special sections on power amplifier design and printed circuit board layout Brand-new chapters covering antenna design and RF test and measurement Tips and techniques on performing accurate RF circuit simulations How to design for EMI control to pass FCC product testing The latest software for use in wireless design This COMPLETELY updated edition teaches you how to design: Amplifiers, Oscillators, Frequency synthesizers, Filters, Mixers, Antennas, Support circuits, Communication systems Contents 11 Preface 19 Acknowledgments 21 1 Wireless Essentials 25 1.1 Passive Components at Radio Frequency 25 1.1.1 Introduction 25 1.1.2 Resistors 25 1.1.3 Capacitors 27 1.1.4 Inductors 32 1.1.5 Ferrite Beads 35 1.1.6 Transformers 36 1.2 Semiconductors 38 1.2.1 Introduction 38 1.2.2 Diodes 39 1.2.3 Transistors 47 1.3 Microstrip Design 54 1.3.1 Introduction 54 1.3.2 Microstrip as Transmission Line 56 1.3.3 Microstrip as Equivalent Components 57 1.4 Transmission Lines 71 1.4.1 Introduction 71 1.4.2 Transmission Line Types 71 1.4.3 Transmission Line VSWR 73 1.5 S-Parameters 75 1.5.1 Introduction 75 1.5.2 S-Parameter Measurement 77 1.6 Noise in Circuits and Systems 80 1.6.1 Introduction 80 2 Modulation 83 2.1 Amplitude Modulation 83 2.1.1 Introduction 83 2.1.2 AM Fundamentals 83 2.1.3 AM Power Measurement 88 2.1.4 AM Disadvantages 88 2.2 Frequency Modulation 88 2.2.1 Introduction 88 2.2.2 FM Fundamentals 88 2.2.3 FM and AM Comparisons 93 2.3 Single-Sideband Modulation 93 2.3.1 Introduction 93 2.3.2 SSB Fundamentals 93 2.3.3 SSB Modulation 94 2.3.4 SSB Output Power 96 2.4 Phase Modulation 96 2.4.1 Introduction 96 2.4.2 PM Fundamentals 96 2.4.3 PM Disadvantages 98 2.5 Digital Modulation 98 2.5.1 Introduction 98 2.5.2 Digital Modulation Types 99 2.5.3 Digital Modulation Power 103 2.5.4 Digital Modulation Issues 106 2.6 Designing with Modulator/Demodulator ICs 113 2.6.1 Introduction 113 2.6.2 Designing with the RFMD RF2713 117 3 Amplifier Design 119 3.1 Amplifier Circuit Configurations 119 3.1.1 Introduction 119 3.1.2 Common-Base Amplifier 119 3.1.3 Common-Emitter Amplifier 121 3.1.4 Common-Collector Amplifier 122 3.2 Amplifier Matching Basics 123 3.2.1 Introduction 123 3.2.2 Amplifier Matching Network Types 126 3.2.3 Amplifier Matching Network Issues 128 3.3 Distortion and Noise Products 131 3.3.1 Introduction 131 3.3.2 Distortion 131 3.3.3 Noise 137 3.4 Small-Signal Amplifier Design 137 3.4.1 Introduction 137 3.4.2 Small-Signal Amplifier Design with S-Parameters 137 3.4.3 Small-Signal Design and Vector Algebra 146 3.4.4 Small-Signal Amplifier Stability 147 3.4.5 Small-Signal Design Approximations 153 3.4.6 Small-Signal Matching Network Design 154 3.4.7 Small-Signal Amplifier Class A Design Procedure 181 3.5 Power Amplifier Design 186 3.5.1 Introduction 186 3.5.2 Power Amplifier, Class C 189 3.5.3 Power Amplifier Design with Equivalent Impedances 191 3.5.4 Power Amplifier Design Issues 192 3.5.5 Power Amplifier Load Pull 195 3.5.6 Power Amplifier Design Steps 197 3.5.7 Power Amplifier Stability, Tests, and Cures 200 3.5.8 Power Amplifier Gain Flattening 201 3.6 Amplifier Biasing 204 3.6.1 Introduction 204 3.6.2 Amplifier Bias Classes of Operation 204 3.6.3 Amplifier Bias Circuits 206 3.6.4 Amplifier Bias Circuit Issues 213 3.6.5 Amplifier Bias Design 217 3.7 MMIC Amplifiers 230 3.7.1 Introduction 230 3.7.2 MMIC Amplifier Biasing 231 3.7.3 MMIC Biasing Procedure 232 3.7.4 MMIC Coupling and Decoupling 233 3.7.5 MMIC Amplifier Circuit 234 3.8 Wideband Amplifiers 235 3.8.1 Introduction 235 3.8.2 Wideband Amplifier Stability 235 3.8.3 Wideband Amplifier Design 238 3.9 Parallel Amplifiers 240 3.9.1 Introduction 240 3.9.2 Parallel Amplifier Design with MMICs 241 3.10 Audio Amplifiers 244 3.10.1 Introduction 244 3.10.2 Audio Amplifier Design 244 3.11 VGA Amplifiers 245 3.11.1 Introduction 245 3.11.2 VGA Amplifier Design 245 3.12 Coupling and Decoupling of Amplifiers 248 3.12.1 Introduction 248 3.12.2 Coupling and Decoupling Circuit Design 248 4 Oscillator Design 255 4.1 Oscillator Basics 255 4.1.1 Introduction 255 4.1.2 Oscillator Operation 255 4.1.3 Oscillator Design Issues 257 4.2 Oscillator Simulation Methods 258 4.2.1 Introduction 258 4.2.2 Oscillator Open-Loop Design and Simulation 259 4.3 Low Phase-Noise Oscillator Design Techniques 265 4.3.1 Introduction 265 4.3.2 Low Phase-Noise Oscillator Guidelines 266 4.4 LC and VCO Oscillators 267 4.4.1 Introduction 267 4.4.2 LC and VCO Oscillator Topologies 268 4.4.3 LC and VCO Oscillator Design 271 4.4.4 LC and VCO Oscillator Bench Testing 287 4.4.5 LC and VCO Output Coupling 287 4.4.6 LC and VCO Oscillator Harmonics 289 4.4.7 LC and VCO Oscillator Output Power 290 4.4.8 LC and VCO Oscillator Terms 291 4.5 Crystal Oscillators 292 4.5.1 Introduction 292 4.5.2 Crystal Oscillators Types 294 4.5.3 Crystal Oscillator Design 296 4.5.4 Crystal Oscillator Issues 300 4.5.5 Crystal SAW-Based Oscillators 301 4.5.6 Crystal Oscillator Testing and Optimizing 302 5 Frequency Synthesis Design 303 5.1 PLL Frequency Synthesis 303 5.1.1 Introduction 303 5.1.2 PLL Operation 303 5.1.3 PLL Phase Noise 310 5.1.4 PLL Reference Spurs 312 5.1.5 PLL Lock Time 312 5.1.6 PLL Design Procedure 313 5.1.7 PLL Problems and Solutions 324 5.1.8 PLL Fractional-N Synthesizers 328 5.2 Direct Digital Synthesis 329 5.2.1 Introduction 329 6 Filter Design 333 6.1 Filter Basics 333 6.1.1 Introduction 333 6.1.2 Filter Structures 337 6.1.3 Filter Bandpass Responses 341 6.2 Lumped Filter Design 342 6.2.1 Introduction 342 6.2.2 Lumped Filter Circuit Types 342 6.2.3 Lumped Filter Image-Parameter Design 348 6.2.4 Lumped Filter Design Issues 358 6.3 Distributed Filter Design 359 6.3.1 Introduction 359 6.3.2 Distributed Filter Circuit Types 359 6.3.3 Distributed Filter Design Methods 361 6.3.4 Distributed Filter Issues 373 6.4 Diplexer Filters 376 6.4.1 Introduction 376 6.4.2 Diplexer Filter Design 376 6.5 Crystal and SAW Filters 380 6.5.1 Introduction 380 6.5.2 Crystal Filters 380 6.5.3 SAW Filters 382 6.5.4 SAW Filter Issues 383 6.6 Active Filters 384 6.6.1 Introduction 384 6.6.2 Active Filter Design 386 6.7 Tunable Filters 392 6.7.1 Introduction 392 6.7.2 Tunable Filter Design 393 6.8 Filter Issues and Terminology 398 6.8.1 Introduction 398 6.8.2 Filter Issues 398 6.8.3 Filter Terminology 400 7 Mixer Design 403 7.1 Passive Mixers 404 7.1.1 Introduction 404 7.1.2 Passive Mixers Types 405 7.1.3 Passive Mixer Design 407 7.1.4 Passive Mixer Distortion 412 7.1.5 Passive Mixer Issues 414 7.1.6 Passive Mixer Terminology 416 7.2 Active Mixers 416 7.2.1 Introduction 416 7.2.2 Active Mixers Types 417 7.2.3 Active Mixer Design 419 7.2.4 Active Mixer Issues 424 7.3 Image-Reject and Harmonic Mixers 424 7.3.1 Introduction 424 7.3.2 Image-Reject Mixers 424 7.3.3 Harmonic-Mode Mixers 425 8 Support Circuit Design 427 8.1 Frequency Multipliers 427 8.1.1 Introduction 427 8.1.2 Frequency Multiplier Selection 430 8.1.3 Frequency Multiplier Design 430 8.1.4 Frequency Multiplier Issues 439 8.2 RF Switches 440 8.2.1 Introduction 440 8.2.2 RF Switch Design 444 8.2.3 RF Switch Issues 453 8.3 Automatic Gain Control 453 8.3.1 Introduction 453 8.3.2 Automatic Gain Control Design 455 8.3.3 Automatic Gain Control Issues 462 8.4 Attenuators 462 8.4.1 Introduction 462 8.4.2 Attenuator Design 463 8.5 Baluns 466 8.5.1 Introduction 466 8.5.2 Balun Design 467 8.6 Splitters and Combiners 472 8.6.1 Introduction 472 8.6.2 Splitter and Combiner Design 473 8.7 Power Supplies 476 8.7.1 Introduction 476 8.7.2 Power Supply Regulators 480 8.7.3 Power Supply Regulation Selection 484 8.7.4 Power Supply Regulator Design 484 8.8 Directional Couplers 492 8.8.1 Introduction 492 8.8.2 Directional Coupler Design 493 8.9 Assorted Support Circuits 495 8.9.1 Introduction 495 8.9.2 Speech Processing 496 8.9.3 Automatic Frequency Control 498 8.9.4 Squelch 499 9 Communication System Design and Propagation 503 9.1 Receivers 503 9.1.1 Introduction 503 9.1.2 Receiver Image 503 9.1.3 Receiver Noise Figure 506 9.1.4 Receiver Dynamic Range 508 9.1.5 Receiver Gain 508 9.1.6 Receiver Reciprocal Mixing 508 9.1.7 Receiver Half-IF Spurs 509 9.1.8 Receiver Phase Noise 510 9.1.9 Receiver Systems Design 511 9.2 Transmitters 518 9.2.1 Introduction 518 9.2.2 Transmitter Systems Design 518 9.3 The Complete Communications System 522 9.3.1 Introduction 522 9.3.2 TDD Transceiver 522 9.3.3 FDD Transceiver 524 9.3.4 RFIC Transceiver 526 9.3.5 System Design Issues 528 9.4 RF Propagation 530 9.4.1 Introduction 530 9.4.2 Multipath 531 9.4.3 RF Link Budgets 532 9.4.4 RF Link Issues 540 10 Communication Antennas 543 10.1 Antenna Types 550 10.1.1 Introduction 550 10.1.2 Internal Antennas 550 10.1.3 External Antennas 555 10.1.4 Antenna Design 557 11 Radio Frequency Simulation 563 11.1 RF Simulator Design Software 563 11.1.1 Introduction 563 11.1.2 RF Simulator Overview 566 11.1.3 RF Simulator Software Programs 568 11.1.4 RF Simulator Accuracy and Guidelines 570 11.1.5 RF Simulator Issues 577 12 Wireless Testing 583 12.1 Wireless Receiver and Transmitter Tests 584 12.1.1 Introduction 584 12.1.2 Wireless Receiver Tests 584 12.1.3 Wireless Transmitter Tests 585 12.2 Wireless Test Procedures 585 12.2.1 Introduction 585 12.2.2 Digital Signal Power Test 586 12.2.3 Constellation and Eye Diagram Test 588 12.2.4 Bit Error Rate Test 590 12.2.5 Phase Noise Test 591 12.2.6 Noise Figure Test 593 12.2.7 Reference Spur Test 594 12.2.8 Blocking/Desensing Test 594 12.2.9 Gain and Flatness Test 596 12.2.10 Transmitter Output Power Flatness Test 596 12.2.11 SINAD Sensitivity Test 596 12.2.12 Adjacent Channel Rejection Test 597 12.2.13 P1dB Compression Test 597 12.2.14 Third-Order Intercept Point (IP3) Test 598 12.2.15 Spurious Free Dynamic Range Test 598 12.2.16 Image Rejection Test 599 12.2.17 Frequency Stability Test 600 12.2.18 Minimum Discernable Signal Test 600 12.2.19 NxM Spur Test 600 12.2.20 Phase-Locked Loop Response Test 601 12.2.21 VCO Pushing Test 601 12.2.22 Radiated Output Power Test 602 12.2.23 General Precompliance Test 603 13 EMI Control and Printed Circuit Board Layout 607 13.1 Electromagnetic Interference 607 13.1.1 Introduction 607 13.1.2 Electromagnetic Interference Suppression 608 13.2 Printed Circuit Board Design 613 13.2.1 Introduction 613 13.2.2 Printed Circuit Board Materials 613 13.2.3 Printed Circuit Board Construction 616 13.2.4 Printed Circuit Board Design Considerations 619 13.2.5 Printed Circuit Board Design for Miscellaneous Circuits 630 13.2.6 Printed Circuit Board Fabrication Files 636 13.3 RF Shielding 638 13.3.1 Introduction 638 13.3.2 RF Shielding Resonances 639 13.4 Thermal Issues 640 13.4.1 Introduction 640 13.5 Prototyping 642 13.5.1 Introduction 642 13.5.2 Prototyping Considerations 643 14 General Wireless Topics 645 14.1 Software Radio 645 14.1.1 Introduction 645 14.1.2 Software Radio Designs 645 14.2 Direct Conversion Receivers 647 14.2.1 Introduction 647 14.2.2 Direct Conversion Issues 647 14.3 Hybrid Circuits 648 14.3.1 Introduction 648 14.3.2 Hybrid Circuit Assembly 649 14.3.3 Hybrid Circuit PCB Materials 650 14.4 RF Connectors 650 14.4.1 Introduction 650 14.4.2 RF Connector Types 651 14.5 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorizations 652 14.5.1 Introduction 652 14.5.2 FCC Equipment Law 652 Appendix: Order of Operations 655 Glossary 659 A 659 B 660 C 661 D 663 E 664 F 665 G 667 H 667 I 668 J 669 L 669 M 669 N 670 O 671 P 671 Q 672 R 672 S 674 T 677 V 678 W 679 Z 679 Bibliography 681 Index 697 A 699 B 700 C 701 D 702 E 704 F 704 G 705 H 706 I 706 J 707 K 707 L 707 M 708 N 709 O 709 P 710 Q 711 R 711 S 713 T 715 U 716 V 716 W 716 Y 717 Z 717 Contents......Page 11 Preface......Page 19 Acknowledgments......Page 21 1.1.2 Resistors......Page 25 1.1.3 Capacitors......Page 27 1.1.4 Inductors......Page 32 1.1.5 Ferrite Beads......Page 35 1.1.6 Transformers......Page 36 1.2.1 Introduction......Page 38 1.2.2 Diodes......Page 39 1.2.3 Transistors......Page 47 1.3.1 Introduction......Page 54 1.3.2 Microstrip as Transmission Line......Page 56 1.3.3 Microstrip as Equivalent Components......Page 57 1.4.2 Transmission Line Types......Page 71 1.4.3 Transmission Line VSWR......Page 73 1.5.1 Introduction......Page 75 1.5.2 S-Parameter Measurement......Page 77 1.6.1 Introduction......Page 80 2.1.2 AM Fundamentals......Page 83 2.2.2 FM Fundamentals......Page 88 2.3.2 SSB Fundamentals......Page 93 2.3.3 SSB Modulation......Page 94 2.4.2 PM Fundamentals......Page 96 2.5.1 Introduction......Page 98 2.5.2 Digital Modulation Types......Page 99 2.5.3 Digital Modulation Power......Page 103 2.5.4 Digital Modulation Issues......Page 106 2.6.1 Introduction......Page 113 2.6.2 Designing with the RFMD RF2713......Page 117 3.1.2 Common-Base Amplifier......Page 119 3.1.3 Common-Emitter Amplifier......Page 121 3.1.4 Common-Collector Amplifier......Page 122 3.2.1 Introduction......Page 123 3.2.2 Amplifier Matching Network Types......Page 126 3.2.3 Amplifier Matching Network Issues......Page 128 3.3.2 Distortion......Page 131 3.4.2 Small-Signal Amplifier Design with S-Parameters......Page 137 3.4.3 Small-Signal Design and Vector Algebra......Page 146 3.4.4 Small-Signal Amplifier Stability......Page 147 3.4.5 Small-Signal Design Approximations......Page 153 3.4.6 Small-Signal Matching Network Design......Page 154 3.4.7 Small-Signal Amplifier Class A Design Procedure......Page 181 3.5.1 Introduction......Page 186 3.5.2 Power Amplifier, Class C......Page 189 3.5.3 Power Amplifier Design with Equivalent Impedances......Page 191 3.5.4 Power Amplifier Design Issues......Page 192 3.5.5 Power Amplifier Load Pull......Page 195 3.5.6 Power Amplifier Design Steps......Page 197 3.5.7 Power Amplifier Stability, Tests, and Cures......Page 200 3.5.8 Power Amplifier Gain Flattening......Page 201 3.6.2 Amplifier Bias Classes of Operation......Page 204 3.6.3 Amplifier Bias Circuits......Page 206 3.6.4 Amplifier Bias Circuit Issues......Page 213 3.6.5 Amplifier Bias Design......Page 217 3.7.1 Introduction......Page 230 3.7.2 MMIC Amplifier Biasing......Page 231 3.7.3 MMIC Biasing Procedure......Page 232 3.7.4 MMIC Coupling and Decoupling......Page 233 3.7.5 MMIC Amplifier Circuit......Page 234 3.8.2 Wideband Amplifier Stability......Page 235 3.8.3 Wideband Amplifier Design......Page 238 3.9.1 Introduction......Page 240 3.9.2 Parallel Amplifier Design with MMICs......Page 241 3.10.2 Audio Amplifier Design......Page 244 3.11.2 VGA Amplifier Design......Page 245 3.12.2 Coupling and Decoupling Circuit Design......Page 248 4.1.2 Oscillator Operation......Page 255 4.1.3 Oscillator Design Issues......Page 257 4.2.1 Introduction......Page 258 4.2.2 Oscillator Open-Loop Design and Simulation......Page 259 4.3.1 Introduction......Page 265 4.3.2 Low Phase-Noise Oscillator Guidelines......Page 266 4.4.1 Introduction......Page 267 4.4.2 LC and VCO Oscillator Topologies......Page 268 4.4.3 LC and VCO Oscillator Design......Page 271 4.4.5 LC and VCO Output Coupling......Page 287 4.4.6 LC and VCO Oscillator Harmonics......Page 289 4.4.7 LC and VCO Oscillator Output Power......Page 290 4.4.8 LC and VCO Oscillator Terms......Page 291 4.5.1 Introduction......Page 292 4.5.2 Crystal Oscillators Types......Page 294 4.5.3 Crystal Oscillator Design......Page 296 4.5.4 Crystal Oscillator Issues......Page 300 4.5.5 Crystal SAW-Based Oscillators......Page 301 4.5.6 Crystal Oscillator Testing and Optimizing......Page 302 5.1.2 PLL Operation......Page 303 5.1.3 PLL Phase Noise......Page 310 5.1.5 PLL Lock Time......Page 312 5.1.6 PLL Design Procedure......Page 313 5.1.7 PLL Problems and Solutions......Page 324 5.1.8 PLL Fractional-N Synthesizers......Page 328 5.2.1 Introduction......Page 329 6.1.1 Introduction......Page 333 6.1.2 Filter Structures......Page 337 6.1.3 Filter Bandpass Responses......Page 341 6.2.2 Lumped Filter Circuit Types......Page 342 6.2.3 Lumped Filter Image-Parameter Design......Page 348 6.2.4 Lumped Filter Design Issues......Page 358 6.3.2 Distributed Filter Circuit Types......Page 359 6.3.3 Distributed Filter Design Methods......Page 361 6.3.4 Distributed Filter Issues......Page 373 6.4.2 Diplexer Filter Design......Page 376 6.5.2 Crystal Filters......Page 380 6.5.3 SAW Filters......Page 382 6.5.4 SAW Filter Issues......Page 383 6.6.1 Introduction......Page 384 6.6.2 Active Filter Design......Page 386 6.7.1 Introduction......Page 392 6.7.2 Tunable Filter Design......Page 393 6.8.2 Filter Issues......Page 398 6.8.3 Filter Terminology......Page 400 7 Mixer Design......Page 403 7.1.1 Introduction......Page 404 7.1.2 Passive Mixers Types......Page 405 7.1.3 Passive Mixer Design......Page 407 7.1.4 Passive Mixer Distortion......Page 412 7.1.5 Passive Mixer Issues......Page 414 7.2.1 Introduction......Page 416 7.2.2 Active Mixers Types......Page 417 7.2.3 Active Mixer Design......Page 419 7.3.2 Image-Reject Mixers......Page 424 7.3.3 Harmonic-Mode Mixers......Page 425 8.1.1 Introduction......Page 427 8.1.3 Frequency Multiplier Design......Page 430 8.1.4 Frequency Multiplier Issues......Page 439 8.2.1 Introduction......Page 440 8.2.2 RF Switch Design......Page 444 8.3.1 Introduction......Page 453 8.3.2 Automatic Gain Control Design......Page 455 8.4.1 Introduction......Page 462 8.4.2 Attenuator Design......Page 463 8.5.1 Introduction......Page 466 8.5.2 Balun Design......Page 467 8.6.1 Introduction......Page 472 8.6.2 Splitter and Combiner Design......Page 473 8.7.1 Introduction......Page 476 8.7.2 Power Supply Regulators......Page 480 8.7.4 Power Supply Regulator Design......Page 484 8.8.1 Introduction......Page 492 8.8.2 Directional Coupler Design......Page 493 8.9.1 Introduction......Page 495 8.9.2 Speech Processing......Page 496 8.9.3 Automatic Frequency Control......Page 498 8.9.4 Squelch......Page 499 9.1.2 Receiver Image......Page 503 9.1.3 Receiver Noise Figure......Page 506 9.1.6 Receiver Reciprocal Mixing......Page 508 9.1.7 Receiver Half-IF Spurs......Page 509 9.1.8 Receiver Phase Noise......Page 510 9.1.9 Receiver Systems Design......Page 511 9.2.2 Transmitter Systems Design......Page 518 9.3.2 TDD Transceiver......Page 522 9.3.3 FDD Transceiver......Page 524 9.3.4 RFIC Transceiver......Page 526 9.3.5 System Design Issues......Page 528 9.4.1 Introduction......Page 530 9.4.2 Multipath......Page 531 9.4.3 RF Link Budgets......Page 532 9.4.4 RF Link Issues......Page 540 10 Communication Antennas......Page 543 10.1.2 Internal Antennas......Page 550 10.1.3 External Antennas......Page 555 10.1.4 Antenna Design......Page 557 11.1.1 Introduction......Page 563 11.1.2 RF Simulator Overview......Page 566 11.1.3 RF Simulator Software Programs......Page 568 11.1.4 RF Simulator Accuracy and Guidelines......Page 570 11.1.5 RF Simulator Issues......Page 577 12 Wireless Testing......Page 583 12.1.2 Wireless Receiver Tests......Page 584 12.2.1 Introduction......Page 585 12.2.2 Digital Signal Power Test......Page 586 12.2.3 Constellation and Eye Diagram Test......Page 588 12.2.4 Bit Error Rate Test......Page 590 12.2.5 Phase Noise Test......Page 591 12.2.6 Noise Figure Test......Page 593 12.2.8 Blocking/Desensing Test......Page 594 12.2.11 SINAD Sensitivity Test......Page 596 12.2.13 P1dB Compression Test......Page 597 12.2.15 Spurious Free Dynamic Range Test......Page 598 12.2.16 Image Rejection Test......Page 599 12.2.19 NxM Spur Test......Page 600 12.2.21 VCO Pushing Test......Page 601 12.2.22 Radiated Output Power Test......Page 602 12.2.23 General Precompliance Test......Page 603 13.1.1 Introduction......Page 607 13.1.2 Electromagnetic Interference Suppression......Page 608 13.2.2 Printed Circuit Board Materials......Page 613 13.2.3 Printed Circuit Board Construction......Page 616 13.2.4 Printed Circuit Board Design Considerations......Page 619 13.2.5 Printed Circuit Board Design for Miscellaneous Circuits......Page 630 13.2.6 Printed Circuit Board Fabrication Files......Page 636 13.3.1 Introduction......Page 638 13.3.2 RF Shielding Resonances......Page 639 13.4.1 Introduction......Page 640 13.5.1 Introduction......Page 642 13.5.2 Prototyping Considerations......Page 643 14.1.2 Software Radio Designs......Page 645 14.2.2 Direct Conversion Issues......Page 647 14.3.1 Introduction......Page 648 14.3.2 Hybrid Circuit Assembly......Page 649 14.4.1 Introduction......Page 650 14.4.2 RF Connector Types......Page 651 14.5.2 FCC Equipment Law......Page 652 Appendix: Order of Operations......Page 655 A......Page 659 B......Page 660 C......Page 661 D......Page 663 E......Page 664 F......Page 665 H......Page 667 I......Page 668 M......Page 669 N......Page 670 P......Page 671 R......Page 672 S......Page 674 T......Page 677 V......Page 678 Z......Page 679 Bibliography......Page 681 Index......Page 697 A......Page 699 B......Page 700 C......Page 701 D......Page 702 F......Page 704 G......Page 705 I......Page 706 L......Page 707 M......Page 708 O......Page 709 P......Page 710 R......Page 711 S......Page 713 T......Page 715 W......Page 716 Z......Page 717

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