04795nam 2200733Ia 450 991081867970332120240410132042.01-280-70814-X97866107081470-08-046587-0(CKB)1000000000349815(EBL)282070(OCoLC)476027780(SSID)ssj0000306686(PQKBManifestationID)11256893(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000306686(PQKBWorkID)10298253(PQKB)10420297(Au-PeEL)EBL282070(CaPaEBR)ebr10151420(CaONFJC)MIL70814(OCoLC)437175600(PPN)170251403(OCoLC)861503257(OCoLC)ocn861503257(FR-PaCSA)40000821(CaSebORM)9780750680394(MiAaPQ)EBC282070(EXLCZ)99100000000034981520020418d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrPractical radio-frequency handbook /Ian Hickman4th ed.Oxford Newnes20071 online resource (298 p.)EDN series for design engineersOriginally published as Newnes practical RF handbook.Includes bibliographical references and index.Spine title: Practical RF handbook.0-7506-8039-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Front Cover -- Practical Radio-Frequency Handbook -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1. Passive components -- Resistance and resistors -- Capacitors -- Inductors and transformers -- Chapter 2. Passive circuits -- References -- Chapter 3. RF transmission lines -- Transmission line operation at d.c. -- Transmission line operation at r.f. -- Chapter 4. RF transformers -- Introduction -- Transformer basics -- R.F. considerations -- Baluns -- Line transformers -- Chapter 5. Couplers, hybrids and directional couplers -- References -- Chapter 6. Active components for RF uses -- References -- Chapter 7. RF small-signal circuitry -- References -- Chapter 8. Modulation and demodulation -- References -- Chapter 9. Oscillators -- References -- Chapter 10. RF power amplifiers -- Safety hazards to be considered -- First design decisions -- Levellers, VSWR protection, RF routing switches -- Starting the design -- Low-pass filter design -- Discrete PA stages -- Chapter 11. Transmitters and receivers -- References -- Chapter 12. Advanced architectures -- References -- Chapter 13. Propagation -- References -- Chapter 14. Antennas -- References -- Chapter 15. Attenuators and equalizers -- References -- Chapter 16. Measurements -- Measurements on CW signals -- Modulation measurements -- Spectrum and network analysers -- Other instruments -- Appendix 1: Useful relationships -- Appendix 2: S-Parameters -- Appendix 3: Attenuators (pads) -- Appendix 4: Universal resonance curve -- Appendix 5: RF cables -- Appendix 6: Wire gauges and related information -- Appendix 7: Manufacturers of soft-ferrite† and iron-powder** cores -- Appendix 8: Types of modulation - classification -- Appendix 9: Quartz crystals -- Appendix 10: Elliptic filters -- Appendix 11: Screening -- Appendix 12: Worldwide minimum external noise levels.Appendix 13: Frequency allocations and designations -- Appendix 14: SRDs (Short Range Devices) -- Index.Radio Frequency (RF) is the fundamental technology behind a huge range of modern consumer electronics and wireless communication devices, and this book provides a comprehensive and methodical guide to RF for engineers, technicians, enthusiasts and hobbyists with an interest in the electronics behind radio frequency communications.In Practical RF Handbook, Ian Hickman draws upon his own radio engineering background to develop a hands-on guide to the difficulties and pitfalls of RF design with a minimum of maths. A broad coverage includes devices, circuits, equipment, systems, radio propEDN series for design engineers.Practical RF handbookRadio circuitsDesign and constructionHandbooks, manuals, etcElectronic circuitsDesign and constructionHandbooks, manuals, etcRadio circuitsDesign and constructionElectronic circuitsDesign and construction621.38412621.38412Hickman Ian28213MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910818679703321Practical radio-frequency handbook4036887UNINA