In this book, we assume that the reader has an engineer's basic understanding of electronics and some experience with transmission lines and electromagnetics. The RF and microwave circuits mentioned here only apply to the high-frequency response of the circuit and the designer will still need to supply the correct bias currents and voltages. The designer will also need to know how to use capacitors to block bias currents, or bypass bias components to prevent inadvertent feedback.

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1 The RF and Microwave Spectrum
• 1.2 Networks and Circuit Design
• 1.3 Amplifier Stability, Gain and Noise Figure Design
• 1.4 Microwave Systems
• 1.5 References

Inspec keywords: transmission lines; microwave circuits; microwave amplifiers; electromagnetic waves; capacitors

Other keywords: microwave circuits; small signal microwave amplifier design; electromagnetics; transmission lines; capacitors; electronics

Subjects: Capacitors; Microwave circuits and devices; Amplifiers