An Introduction to Radio Frequency Engineering

This 2004 book provides a detailed introduction to radio frequency (RF) engineering for students and engineers.

Christopher Coleman (Author)

9780521834810, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 13 May 2004

334 pages
25.3 x 17.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.73 kg

Review of the hardback: 'This book provides an excellent introduction to radio frequency engineering, using a straightforward and easily understood approach combined with numerous worked examples, illustrations and homework problems … The book provides a broad coverage of RF systems, circuit design, antennas, propagation and digital techniques … Material in the book has been carefully chosen to provide a basic training in radio frequency and a springboard for more advanced students … Written for upper-level undergraduate courses, it also provides an excellent introduction to the subject for graduate students, researchers and practicing engineers.' Iasi Polytechnic Magazine

Originally published in 2004, this book provides a detailed introduction to radio frequency (RF) engineering, using a straightforward and easily understood approach combined with numerous worked examples, illustrations and homework problems. The author focuses on minimising the mathematics needed to grasp the subject while providing a solid theoretical foundation for the student. Emphasis is also placed on the practical aspects of radio engineering. The book provides a broad coverage of RF systems, circuit design, antennas, propagation and digital techniques. It will provide an excellent introduction to the subject for graduate students, researchers and practising engineers.

1. Basic concepts
2. Frequency selective circuits and matching
3. Active devices and amplifiers
4. Mixers, modulators and demodulators
5. Oscillators and phase locked loops
6. Transmission lines and scattering matrices
7. Power amplifiers
8. Filters
9. Electromagnetic waves
10. Antennas
11. Propagation
12. Digital techniques in radio
Index.

Subject Areas: Electronics engineering [TJF]