High frequency techniques : an introduction to RF and microwave engineering HIGH FREQUENCY TECHNIQUES; CONTENTS; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Review of AC Analysis and Network Simulation; 3 LC Resonance and Matching Networks; 4 Distributed Circuit Design; 5 The Smith Chart; 6 Matrix Analysis; 7 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; 8 Directional Couplers; 9 Filter Design; 10 Transistor Amplifier Design; Appendices; Index A practical guide for todays wireless engineerHigh Frequency Techniques: An Introduction to RF and Microwave Engineering is a clearly written classical circuit and field theory text illustrated with modern computer simulation software. The books ten chapters cover: *The origins and current uses of wireless transmission *A review of AC analysis Kirchhoffs laws RLC elements skin effect and introduction to the use of computer simulation software*Resonators Q definitions and Q based impedance matching *Transmission lines waves VSWR reflection phenomena Fanos reflection bandwidth limits telegrapher and impedance transformation equations*Development and in depth use of the Smith Chart *Matrix algebra with Z Y ABCD S and T matrix applications*An unusually thorough introduction to electromagnetic field theory step by step development of vector calculus Maxwells equations waveguides propagation and antennas*Backward wave branch line rat race and Wilkinson couplers impedance measurements and detailed even and odd mode analysis*Filter designs for Butterworth Chebyshev Bessel and elliptic responses Kurodas identities Richardss transformation and computer optimized designs*Transistor amplifier design using Unilateral Gain Simultaneous Match Available Gain and Operating Gain approaches insuring stability cascading stages broadbanding noise theory and intermodulation effectsUsing informal language High Frequency Techniques takes the reader step by step through RF and microwave theory and design providing a lasting practical reference for the practicing wireless engineer.@