The design and construction of the front end section of an L-band receiver for nano- satellite application

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Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. 1 Introduction. 2 Network Analysis. 2.1 Network Variables. 2.2 Scattering Parameters. 2.3 Short-Circuit Admittance Parameters. 2.4 Open-Circuit Impedance Parameters. 2.5 ABCD Parameters. 2.6 Transmission-Line Networks. 2.7 Network Connections. 2.8 Network Parameter Conversions. 2.9 Symmetrical Network Analysis. 2.10 Multiport Networks. 2.11 Equivalent and Dual Network. 2.12 Multimode Networks. 3 Basic Concepts and Theories of Filters. 3.1 Transfer Functions. 3.2 Lowpass Prototype Filters and Elements. 3.3 Frequency and Element Transformations. 3.4 Immittance Inverters. 3.5 Richards' Transformation and Kuroda Identities. 3.6 Dissipation and Unloaded Quality Factor. 4 Transmission Lines and Components. 4.1 Microstrip Lines. 4.2 Coupled Lines. 4.3 Discontinuities and Components. 4.4 Other Types of Microstrip Lines. 4.5 Coplanar Waveguide (CPW). 4.6 Slotlines. 5 Lowpass and Bandpass Filters. 5.1 Lowpass Filters. 5.2 Bandpass Filters. 6 Highpass and Bandstop Filters. 6.1 Highpass Filters. 6.2 Bandstop Filters. 7 Coupled-Resonator Circuits. 7.1 General Coupling Matrix for Coupled-Resonator Filters. 7.2 General Theory of Couplings. 7.3 General Formulation for Extracting Coupling Coefficient k. 7.4 Formulation for Extracting External Quality Factor Qe. 7.5 Numerical Examples. 7.6 General Coupling Matrix Including Source and Load. 8 CAD for Low-Cost and High-Volume Production. 8.1 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools. 8.2 Computer-Aided Analysis (CAA). 8.3 Filter Synthesis by Optimization. 8.4 CAD Examples. 9 Advanced RF/Microwave Filters. 9.1 Selective Filters with a Single Pair of Transmission Zeros. 9.2 Cascaded Quadruplet (CQ) Filters. 9.3 Trisection and Cascaded Trisection (CT) Filters. 9.4 Advanced Filters with Transmission-Line Inserted Inverters. 9.5 Linear-Phase Filters. 9.6 Extracted Pole Filters. 9.7 Canonical Filters. 9.8 Multiband Filters. 10 Compact Filters and Filter Miniaturization. 10.1 Miniature Open-Loop and Hairpin Resonator Filters. 10.2 Slow-Wave Resonator Filters. 10.3 Miniature Dual-Mode Resonator Filters. 10.4 Lumped-Element Filters. 10.5 Miniature Filters Using High Dielectric-Constant Substrates. 10.6 Multilayer Filters. 11 Superconducting Filters. 11.1 High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Materials. 11.2 HTS Filters for Mobile Communications. 11.3 HTS Filters for Satellite Communications. 11.4 HTS Filters for Radio Astronomy and Radar. 11.5 High-Power HTS Filters. 11.6 Cryogenic Package. 12 Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Filters. 12.1 UWB Filters with Short-Circuited Stubs. 12.2 UWB-Coupled Resonator Filters. 12.3 Quasilumped Element UWB Filters. 12.4 UWB Filters Using Cascaded Miniature High- And Lowpass Filters. 12.5 UWB Filters with Notch Band(s). 13 Tunable and Reconfigurable Filters. 13.1 Tunable Combline Filters. 13.2 Tunable Open-Loop Filters without Via-Hole Grounding. 13.3 Reconfigurable Dual-Mode Bandpass Filters. 13.4 Wideband Filters with Reconfigurable Bandwidth. 13.5 Reconfigurable UWB Filters. 13.6 RF MEMS Reconfigurable Filters. 13.7 Piezoelectric Transducer Tunable Filters. 13.8 Ferroelectric Tunable Filters. Appendix: Useful Constants and Data. A.1 Physical Constants. A.2 Conductivity of Metals at 25 C (298K). A.3 Electical Resistivity rho in 10-8 m of Metals. A.4 Properties of Dielectric Substrates. Index.

Microstrip filters for RF/microwave applications

List of Authors. preface. 1. The Space Mission Analysis and Design Process. 2. Mission Characterization. 3. Mission Evaluation. 4. Requirements Definition. 5. Space Mission Geometry. 6. Introduction to Astrodynamics. 7. Orbit and Constellation Design. 8. The Space Environment and Survivability. 9. Space Payload Design and Sizing. 10. Spacecraft Design and Sizing. 11. Spacecraft Subsystems. 12. Space Manufacture and Test. 13. Communications Architecture. 14. Mission Operations. 15. Ground System Design and Sizing. 16. Spacecraft Computer Systems. 17. Space Propulsion Systems. 18. Launch Systems. 19. Space Manufacturing and Reliability. 20. Cost Modeling. 21. Limits on Mission Design. 22. Design of Low-Cost Spacecraft. 23. Applying the Space Mission Analysis and Design. Appendices: A: Mass Distribution for Selected Satellites. B: Astronautical and Astrophysical Data. C: Elliptical Orbit Equations. D: Spherical Geometry Formulas. E: Universal Time and Julian Dates. F: Units and Conversion Factors. Index.

Space Mission Analysis and Design

Preface. 1. Representations of Two-Port Networks. 2. Matching Networks and Signal Flow Graphs. 3. Microwave Transistor Amplifier Design. 4. Noise, Broadband, and High-Power Design Methods. 5. Microwave Transistor Oscillator Design. Appendix: Computer-Aided Designs. Appendix A: A. 1. Circle Equations: Bilinear Transformation, A. 2. Derivation of the Input and Output Stability Circles. Appendix B: Stability Conditions. Appendix C: Unconditional Stability Conditions. Appendix D: Derivation of the Unilateral Constant- Gain Circles. Appendix E: E. 1. Analysis of (3.65) and (3.6.6) for ..., E. 2. Condition for a Simultaneous Conjugate Match. Appendix F: Derivation of Gt, max. Appendix G: Derivation of the Constant Operating Power-Gain Circles. Appendix H: Expressions for ml. Appendix I: Constant VSWR Circles. Appendix J: Mapping of Circles. Appendix K: Noise Concepts. Appendix L: Noise Figure of an Amplifier, Appendix M: Conditions for a Stable Oscilllation. Index.

Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design

Foreword by David Leeson. Preface. 1. RF/Microwave Systems. 2. Lumped and Distributed Elements. 3. Active Devices. 4. Two-Port Networks. 5. Impedance Matching. 6. Microwave Filters. 7. Noise in Linear Two-Ports. 8. Small- and Large-Signal Amplifier Design. 9. Power Amplifier Design. 10. Oscillator Design. 11. Microwave Mixer Design. 12. RF Switches and Attenuators. 13. Microwave Computer-Aided Workstations foor MMIC Requirements. Appendix A: BIP: Gummel-Poon Bipolar Transistor Model. Appendix B: Level 3 MOSFET. Appendix C: Noise Parameters of GaAs MESFETs. Appendix D: Derivations for Unilateral Gain Section. Appendix E: Vector Representation of Two-Tone Intermodulation Products. Appendix F: Passive Microwave Elements. Index.

Microwave circuit design using linear and nonlinear techniques

1. Introduction. Importance of Radiofrequency Design. Dimensions and Units. Frequency Spectrum. RF Behavior of Passive Components. Chip Components and Circuit Board Considerations. Summary. 2. Transmission Line Analysis. Why Transmission Line Theory? Examples of Transmission Lines. Equivalent Circuit Representation. Theoretical Foundation. Circuit Parameters for a Parallel Plate Transmission Line. Summary of Different Line Configurations. General Transmission Line Equation. Microstrip Transmission Line. Terminated Lossless Transmission Line. Special Termination Conditions. Sourced and Loaded Transmission Line. Summary. 3. The Smith Chart. From Reflection Coefficient to Load Impedance. Impedance Transformation. Admittance Transformation. Parallel and Series Connections. Summary. 4. Single- and Multiport Networks. Basic Definitions. Interconnecting Networks. Network Properties and Applications. Scattering Parameters. Summary. 5. An Overview of RF Filter Design. Basic Resonator and Filter Configurations. Special Filter Realizations. Filter Implementation. Coupled Filter. Summary. 6. Active RF Components. Semiconductor Basics. RF Diodes. Bipolar-Junction Transistor. RF Field Effect Transistors. High Electron Mobility Transistors. Summary. 7. Active RF Component Modeling. Diode Models. Transistor Models. Measurement of Active Devices. Scattering Parameter Device Characterization. Summary. 8. Matching and Biasing Networks. Impedance Matching Using Discrete Components. Microstrip Line Matching Networks. Amplifier Classes of Operation and Biasing Networks. Summary. 9. RF Transistor Amplifier Designs. Characteristics of Amplifiers. Amplifier Power Relations. Stability Considerations. Constant Gain. Noise Figure Circles. Constant VSWR Circles. Broadband, High-Power, and Multistage Amplifiers. Summary. 10. Oscillators and Mixers. Basic Oscillator Model. High-Frequency Oscillator Configuration. Basic Characteristics of Mixers. Summary. Appendix A. Useful Physical Quantities and Units. Appendix B. Skin Equation for a Cylindrical Conductor. Appendix C. Complex Numbers. Basic Definition. Magnitude Computations. Circle Equation. Appendix D. Matrix Conversions. Appendix E. Physical Parameters of Semiconductors. Appendix F. Long and Short Diode Models. Long Diode. Short Diode. Appendix G. Couplers. Wilkinson Divider. Branch Line Coupler. Lange Coupler. Appendix H. Noise Analysis. Basic Definitions. Noisy Two-Port Networks. Noise Figure for Two-Port Network. Noise Figure for Cascaded Multiport Network. Appendix I. Introduction to Matlab. Background. Brief Example of Stability Evaluation. Simulation Software on Compact Disk. Index.

The design and construction of the front end section of an L-band receiver for nano- satellite application

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Microstrip filters for RF/microwave applications

Space Mission Analysis and Design

Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design

Microwave circuit design using linear and nonlinear techniques

RF circuit design : theory and applications

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