Over the past decade the tremendous development of Wireless Communications has changed human life incredibly. Considerable advancement has been made in the design and architecture of communications related RF and Microwave circuits. This book is focused on special circuits dedicated to the RF level of wireless Communications. From Oscillators to Modulation and Demodulation and from Mixers to RF and Power Amplifier Circuits, the topics are presented in a sequential manner. A wealth of analysis is provided in the text alongside various worked out examples. Related problem sets are given at the end of each chapter.

Table of Contents

Part 1

1 The Amazing World of Wireless Systems

2 Oscillators

Part 2

3 PLL, FM Modulation, and FM Demodulation

4 Mixers

5 Modulation/ Demodulation of Amplitude/Phase

6 Limiters and Automatic Gain Control

Part 3

7 Transmission Lines and Impedance Matching

8 Scattering Parameters

9 Amplifier Design Using S-parameters

1 0 Power Amplifier