X-Parameters
Characterization, Modeling, and Design of Nonlinear RF and Microwave Components

The definitive guide to X-parameters, written by the original inventors and developers.

David E. Root (Author), Jan Verspecht (Author), Jason Horn (Author), Mihai Marcu (Author)

9780521193238, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 26 September 2013

233 pages, 154 b/w illus.
25.2 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.63 kg

'This book is an excellent treatise by experts from Agilent on the assumption and use of x-parameters.' Alfy Riddle, IEEE Microwave Magazine

This is the definitive guide to X-parameters, written by the original inventors and developers of this powerful new paradigm for nonlinear RF and microwave components and systems. Learn how to use X-parameters to overcome intricate problems in nonlinear RF and microwave engineering. The general theory behind X-parameters is carefully and intuitively introduced, and then simplified down to specific, practical cases, providing you with useful approximations that will greatly reduce the complexity of measuring, modeling and designing for nonlinear regimes of operation. Containing real-world case studies, definitions of standard symbols and notation, detailed derivations within the appendices, and exercises with solutions, this is the definitive stand-alone reference for researchers, engineers, scientists and students looking to remain on the cutting-edge of RF and microwave engineering.

1. S-parameters
2. X-parameters
3. Small-signal sensitivities in the X-parameters
4. X-parameter measurements
5. Multi-tone multi-port X-parameters
6. Memory.

Subject Areas: Microwave technology [TJFN], Electronics engineering [TJF], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]