Modern Microwave Transistors: Theory, Design, and Performance / Edition 1

by Frank Schwierz, Juin J. Liou

Overview

• Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of currently used transistors for commercial and military applications.
• Authors are recognized experts with previous publications.
• Updated descriptions of state-of-the-art devices available on Wiley Web site.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471417781
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/05/2002
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	6.26(w) x 9.65(h) x 1.09(d)

About the Author

FRANK SCHWIERZ, PhD, is head of the RF & Nanoelectronics Research Group at Technische Universität (TU) Ilmenau, Germany.
JUIN J. LIOU, PhD, is a professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Background on Microwave Transistors.

Basic Semiconductor  Physics.

Heterostructure Physics.

MESFETs.

High Electron Mobility Transistors.

MOSFETs.

Silicon Bipolar Junction Transistors.

Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors.

Appendix A.1: Frequently Used Symbols.

Appendix A.2: Physical Constants and Unit Conversions.

Appendix A.3: Microwave Frequency Bands.

Appendix A.4: Two-Port Calculations.

Appendix A.5: Important Material Properties of Selected Materials.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
If microwave transistor technology is something you need to know more about, this book has the answers. And, without a doubt, knowledge of this technology is important in order to understand or design and develop effective applications in wireless communications or microwave electronics.

This book is well organized and nicely presented. In order to bring you up to speed quickly, the authors have included a number of helpful features, from an introductory look at basic semiconductor physics (including heterojunctions) to a history and overview of microwave transistors to a look at future trends in the field. They thoroughly cover the different types of microwave transistors in use or under development. The heart of the book centers on providing the reader with a physical understanding of the operation and design of microwave transistors.

Technology has been advancing at dizzying speeds during the last 30 years. A quick look at the technological revolution that has already taken place (particularly in microwave transistors) provides insight into predictable improvements in the near future. And, as this dynamic thrust into the world of the new technology continues, we can only hazard a guess as to what might come. Individuals in this field must be equipped to break new ground, and this book will help you prepare for the digging! John Vacca

John Vacca, the former computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom), has written 38 books about advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology.

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