RF Systems, Components, and Circuits Handbook, Second Edition

This extensively revised and updated edition of the 1997 Artech House classic, RF Systems. "Components, and Circuits Handbook", offers professionals a comprehensive, one-stop resource on the latest developments, key technologies, and applications of radio frequency (RF) engineering. Among the numerous updates, the second edition includes brand new chapters on GPS (the global positioning system), and an expanded treatment of wireless communications systems. This valuable reference tool helps high-tech and non-tech professionals alike gain a solid, broad understanding of the many types of RF systems and equipment in use today. 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 telephone, radar, navigation, and more. Part Two identifies and examines various RF circuits and components.

Radio frequency (RF) engineering has expanded significantly in both basic research and applications, and this edition has been expanded to suit, including new material on global positioning and wireless communication systems. In fact Losee (electrical engineering emeritus, Brigham Young U.) begins with telephone and wireless communication systems and GPS, then continues to radar systems, radio frequency propagation, RF noise and link analysis, modulation techniques, RF amplifiers, oscillators, frequency multipliers, mixers, modulators, demodulators, and block diagrams, advancing to RF components and circuits such as transmission lines and devices, waveguides, antennas, lumped constant components, transformer devices, piezoelectric and ferrimagnetic devices, acoustic devices, semiconductor diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, and high- power vacuum tubes. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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A text/reference written at a technical level suitable for students beginning their study of communications systems. Coverage includes background on various kinds of older, current, and future radio frequency systemsand the specifics of their components. Up-to-date information on such developments as cellular telephones, fiber optic systems, digital satellite TV, and GPS systems is provided. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Annotation This extensively revised and updated edition of the 1997 Artech House classic, RF Systems. Components, and Circuits Handbook, offers you a comprehensive, one-stop resource on the latest developments, key technologies, and applications of radio frequency (RF) engineering. Among the numerous updates, the second edition includes brand new chapters on GPS (the global positioning system), and an expanded treatment of wireless communications systems. This practical reference helps you design and analyze the performance of RF systems and subsystems, and offers you a solid, broad understanding of the many types of systems and equipment in use today "This extensively revised and updated edition of the 1997 Artech House classic, RF Systems, Components, and Circuits Handbook, serves as a comprehensive, one-stop resource on the latest developments, key technologies, and applications of radio frequency (RF) engineering. Among the numerous updates, the second edition includes brand-new chapters on GPS (global positioning system), and an expanded treatment of wireless communications systems. This practical reference helps engineers design and analyze the performance of RF systems and subsystems, and offers a solid, broad understanding of the many types of systems and equipment in use today."--Jacket This author believes that the most important communication service we have is the telephone.