An Introduction to Radio Frequency Engineering

by Christopher Coleman

Overview

Using an easily understood approach combined with numerous worked examples, illustrations and homework problems, this textbook focuses on minimizing the mathematics needed to grasp radio frequency engineering. The book includes broad coverage of RF systems, circuit design, antennas, propagation and digital techniques. Written for upper level undergraduate courses, it will also provide an excellent introduction to the subject for graduate students, researchers and practicing engineers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107402607
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/21/2011
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	334
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dr Chris Coleman is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Adelaide. He has held research posts at Imperial College, London and the University College of Wales, and faculty positions at the University of Nottingham, UK, and the University of Wollongong, Australia. He is a member of The Centre for High Performance Integrated Technologies & Systems at Adelaide, and a member of the IEEE.

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

"His approach gives readers a strong theoretical foundation by using a minimum of mathematics and numerous examples, illustrations, and homework problems. This well-written book is intended for upper-level electrical engineering undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. Recommended for libraries associated with electrical engineering academic programs. Highly recommended." F.A. Cassara, Polytechnic University, CHOICE

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