RF Circuit Design: Theory & Applications, 2/e by Reinhold Ludwig

Taking a circuits perspective approach to circuit design fundamentals, this practical and comprehensive text covers all important RF design concepts—with a focus on methodology fundamentals and discussion of theoretical concepts. The Second Edition introduces RF design tools such as the Smith Chart, dual port networks, S-parameters, and provides extensive coverage of RF filter design, matching networks, active and passive device modeling, narrow and broadband amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.

Contents
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Downloadable Resources

Introduction.
Transmission Line Analysis.
The Smith Chart.
Single- and Multiport Networks.
An Overview of RF Filter Design.
Active RF Components.
Active RF Component Modeling.
Matching and Biasing Networks.
RF Transistor Amplifier Designs.
Oscillators and Mixers.

Appendix A. Useful Physical Quantities and Units.
Appendix B. Skin Equation for a Cylindrical Conductor.
Appendix C. Complex Numbers.
Appendix D. Matrix Conversions.
Appendix E. Physical Parameters of Semiconductors.
Appendix F. Long and Short Diode Models.
Appendix G. Couplers.
Appendix H. Noise Analysis.
Appendix I. Introduction to Matlab.
Index.

NEW - Updated problems throughout the text—Each chapter in the Second Edition includes an expanded list of problems and selected solutions.
NEW - New sidebars and features—Key RF concepts and ideas are prominently featured in sidebars throughout the text.
NEW - "Practically Speaking" sections at the close of each chapter clearly demonstrate how theory relates to practice.
Approaches RF design from a circuit perspective—Requires students to have little or no background in electromagnetic fields.
Comprehensive coverage of RF design concepts—Incorporates the required key concepts in a single, convenient source.

Instructor Resources

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		Figures for Chapters 01-05 (zip) (2498 KB)
		Figures for Chapters 06-10 (zip) (4268 KB)