Table Of Contents:
Preface xv

Characterization and Analysis of Linear Circuits at RF and Microwave Frequencies 1(48)

Introduction 1(1)

Y-Parameters 1(7)

The Indefinite Admittance Matrix 7(1)

Z-Parameters 8(2)

Transmission Parameters 10(1)

Scattering Parameters 11(38)

S-Parameter Definitions 12(6)

The Physical Meanings of the Normalized Incident and Reflected Components of an N-Port 18(2)

The Physical Interpretations of the Scattering Parameters 20(3)

Constraints Imposed on the Normalized Incident and Reflected Components by the Terminations of an N-Port 23(3)

Derivation of Expressions for the Gain Ratios and Reflection Parameters of a Two-Port 26(5)

Signal Flow Graphs 31(4)

The Indefinite S-Matrix 35(2)

Extension of the Single-Frequency S-Parameter Definitions to the Complex Frequency Plane 37(3)

Constraints on the Scattering Matrix of a Lossless N-Port 40(4)

Conversion of S-Parameters to Other Parameters 44(2)

Questions and Problems 46(2)

References 48(1)

Selected Bibliography 48(1)

Characterization and Analysis of Active Circuits at RF and Microwave Frequencies 49(56)

Introduction 49(3)

Noise Parameters 52(12)

Modeling the Noise Contribution of a Two-Port with Equivalent Circuits 52(6)

Noise Correlation Matrices 58(4)

Calculating the Noise Figure of a Cascade Network 62(2)

The Output Power of Linear Amplifiers 64(41)

Load-Line Considerations in Class-A and Class-B Amplifiers 64(6)

Class-AB and Class-F Load Line 70(3)

Class-E Load Line 73(1)

Doherty Amplifiers 74(3)

Distortion in Linear Amplifiers 77(6)

The Cripps Approach to Estimating the Maximum Output Power Obtainable from a Transistor 83(2)

Estimation of the Maximum Output Power of a Linear Network by Using the Power Parameters 85(15)

Questions and Problems 100(2)

References 102(3)

Radio-Frequency Components 105(34)

Introduction 105(1)

Capacitors 106(3)

Inductors 109(19)

The Influence of Parasitic Capacitance on an Inductor 110(2)

Low-Frequency Losses in Inductors 112(1)

The Skin Effect 112(3)

The Proximity Effect 115(1)

Magnetic Materials 115(3)

The Design of Single-Layer Solenoidal Coils 118(6)

The Design of Inductors with Magnetic Cores 124(4)

Transmission Lines 128(11)

Coaxial Cables 128(1)

Microstrip Transmission Lines 129(4)

Twisted Pairs 133(1)

Questions and Problems 134(2)

References 136(1)

Selected Bibliography 137(2)

Narrowband Impedance-Matching with LC Networks 139(26)

Introduction 139(1)

Parallel Resonance 140(4)

Series Resonance 144(2)

L-Sections 146(5)

Pi-Sections and T-Sections 151(5)

The PI-Section 152(3)

The T-Section 155(1)

The Design of PI-Sections and T-Sections with Complex Terminations 156(3)

Four-Element Matching Networks 159(1)

Calculation of the Insertion Loss of an LC Impedance-Matching Network 160(2)

Calculation of the Bandwidth of Cascaded LC Networks 162(3)

Questions and Problems 162(2)

Selected Bibliography 164(1)

Coupled Coils and Transformers 165(28)

Introduction 165(1)

The Ideal Transformer 165(2)

Equivalent Circuits for Practical Transformers 167(3)

Wideband Impedance Matching with Transformers 170(2)

Single-Tuned Transformers 172(1)

Tapped Coils 173(6)

Parallel Double-Tuned Transformers 179(6)

Series Double-Tuned Transformers 185(3)

Measurement of the Coupling Factor of a Transformer 188(5)

Measurement of the Coupling Factor by Short-Circuiting the Secondary Winding 188(1)

Measurement of the Coupling Factor by Measuring the Open-Circuit Voltage Gain 189(1)

Deriving the Coupling Factor from S-Parameter Measurements 189(1)

Questions and Problems 190(2)

References 192(1)

Transmission-Line Transformers 193(38)

Introduction 193(2)

Transmission-Line Transformer Configurations 195(6)

Analysis of Transmission-Line Transformers 201(8)

Design of Transmission Line Transformers 209(14)

Determining the Optimum Characteristic Impedance and Diameter of the Transmission Line to Be Used 210(1)

Determining the Minimum Value of the Magnetizing Inductance of the Transformer 211(2)

Determining the Type and Size of the Magnetic Core to Be Used 213(3)

Compensation of Transmission-Line Transformers for Nonoptimum Characteristic Impedances 216(4)

The Design of Highpass LC Networks to Extend the Bandwidth of a Transmission-Line Transformer 220(3)

Considerations Applying to RF Power Amplifiers 223(8)

Questions and Problems 228(2)

References 230(1)

Selected Bibliography 230(1)

Film Resistors, Parallel-Plate Capacitors, Inductors, and Microstrip Discontinuities 231(40)

Introduction 231(2)

Film Resistors 233(1)

Single-Layer Parallel-Plate Capacitors 234(17)

Parallel-Plate Capacitors on a Ground Plane 237(1)

Parallel-Plate Capacitors Used as Series Stubs 238(2)

Series Connected Parallel-Plate Capacitors 240(11)

Inductors 251(8)

Strip Inductors 252(1)

Single-Turn Circular Loop 252(1)

Bond Wire Inductors 252(3)

Single-Layer Solenoidal Air-Cored Inductors 255(1)

Spiral Inductors 255(4)

Microstrip Discontinuity Effects at the Lower Microwave Frequencies 259(12)

Open-Ended Stubs 259(1)

Steps in Width 260(1)

Microstrip Bends and Curves 261(3)

T-Junctions and Crosses 264(1)

Via Holes 265(1)

Questions and Problems 266(1)

References 267(2)

Selected Bibliography 269(2)

The Design of Wideband Impedance-Matching Networks 271(98)

Introduction 271(1)

Fitting an Impedance or Admittance Function to a Set of Impedance Versus Frequency Coordinates 272(7)

The Analytical Approach to Impedance Matching 279(26)

Darlington Synthesis of Impedance-Matching Networks 281(5)

LC Transformers 286(3)

The Gain-Bandwidth Constraints Imposed by Simple RC and RL Loads 289(2)

Direct Synthesis of Impedance-Matching Networks When the Load (or Source) Is Reactive 291(4)

Synthesis of Networks for Matching a Reactive Load to a Purely Resistive or a Reactive Source by Using the Principle of Parasitic Absorption 295(4)

The Analytical Approach to Designing Commensurate Distributed Impedance-Matching Networks 299(6)

The Iterative Design of Impedance-Matching Networks 305(49)

The Line-Segment Approach to Matching a Complex Load to a Resistive Source 307(13)

The Reflection Coefficient Approach to Solving Double-Matching Problems 320(11)

The Transformation-Q Approach to the Design of Impedance-Matching Networks 331(23)

The Design of RLC Impedance-Matching Networks 354(15)

Questions and Problems 360(5)

References 365(2)

Selected Bibliography 367(2)

The Design of Radio-Frequency and Microwave Amplifiers and Oscillators 369(98)

Introduction 369(1)

Stability 370(18)

Stability Circles on the Admittance Plane 372(4)

Stability Circles on the Smith Chart and Associated Stability Factors and Figures of Merit 376(6)

The Reflection Gain Approach 382(1)

The Loop Gain Approach 383(3)

Stabilization of a Two-Port with Shunt or Series Resistance 386(2)

Tunability 388(1)

Controlling the Gain of an Amplifier 389(11)

Circles of Constant Mismatch for a Passive Problem 392(2)

Constant Operating Power Gain Circles 394(3)

Constant Available Power Gain Circles 397(1)

Constant Transducer Power Gain Circles 398(2)

Controlling the Noise Figure of an Amplifier 400(4)

Controlling the Output Power or the Effective Output Power of a Transistor 404(5)

The Equivalent Passive Impedance-Matching Problem 409(5)

Constant Operating Power Gain Case 410(2)

Constant Available Power Gain Case 412(1)

Constant Noise Figure Case 413(1)

Resistive Feedback and Loading 414(7)

Designing Cascade Amplifiers 421(4)

Lossless Feedback Amplifiers 425(8)

Reflection Amplifiers 433(3)

Balanced Amplifiers 436(2)

Oscillator Design 438(29)

Estimation of the Compression Associated with the Maximum Effective Output Power 446(2)

Derivation of the Equations for the T- and PI-Section Feedback Components Required 448(4)

High-Q Resonator Circuits 452(3)

Transforming the Impedance Presented by a Resonator Network to That Required in the T- and PI-Section Feedback Network 455(2)

Designing Varactor Circuits to Realize the Varactor-Type Reactance Required 457(2)

Considerations Applying to Oscillators with Low Phase Noise 459(1)

Questions and Problems 460(3)

References 463(2)

Selected Bibliography 465(2)
Appendix 467(4)
About the Author 471(2)
Index 473