Presents wideband RF technologies and antennas in the microwave band and millimeter-wave band
This book provides an up-to-date introduction to the technologies, design, and test procedures of RF components and systems at microwave frequencies. The book begins with a review of the elementary electromagnetics and antenna topics needed for students and engineers with no basic background in electromagnetic and antenna theory. These introductory chapters will allow readers to study and understand the basic design principles and features of RF and communication systems for communications and medical applications. After this introduction, the author examines MIC, MMIC, MEMS, and LTCC technologies. The text will also present information on meta-materials, design of microwave and mm wave systems, along with a look at microwave and mm wave receivers, transmitters and antennas.
* Discusses printed antennas for wireless communication systems and wearable antennas for communications and medical applications
* Presents design considerations with both computed and measured results of RF communication modules and CAD tools
* Includes end-of-chapter problems and exercises
Wideband RF Technologies and Antennas in Microwave Frequencies is designed to help electrical engineers and undergraduate students to understand basic communication and RF systems definition, electromagnetic and antennas theory and fundamentals with minimum integral and differential equations.
Albert Sabban, PhD, is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at Ort Braude College Karmiel Israel. Dr. Sabban was RF and antenna specialist at communication and Biomedical Hi-tech Companies. He designed wearable compact antennas to medical systems. From 1976 to 2007, Dr. Albert Sabban worked as a senior R&D scientist and project leader in RAFAEL.
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Albert Sabban, PhD, is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at Ort Braude College Karmiel Israel. Dr. Sabban was RF and antenna specialist at communication and Biomedical Hi-tech Companies. He designed wearable compact antennas to medical systems. From 1976 to 2007, Dr. Albert Sabban worked as a senior R&D scientist and project leader in RAFAEL.
Inhalt
Acknowledgments xiii
Author Biography xv
Preface xxv
1 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Applications 1
1.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum, 1
1.2 Free-Space Propagation, 4
1.3 Friis Transmission Formula, 6
1.4 Link Budget Examples, 8
1.5 Noise, 9
1.6 Communication System Link Budget, 11
1.7 Path Loss, 13
1.8 Receiver Sensitivity, 13
1.9 Receivers: Definitions and Features, 14
1.10 Types of Radars, 16
1.11 Transmitters: Definitions and Features, 16
References, 18
2 Electromagnetic Theory and Transmission Lines for RF Designers 19
2.1 Definitions, 19
2.2 Electromagnetic Waves, 20
2.3 Transmission Lines, 25
2.4 Matching Techniques, 29
2.5 Coaxial Transmission Line, 34
2.6 Microstrip Line, 36
2.7 Materials, 39
2.8 Waveguides, 43
2.9 Circular Waveguide, 48
References, 54
3 Basic Antennas for Communication Systems 57
3.1 Introduction to Antennas, 57
3.2 Antenna Parameters, 58
3.3 Dipole Antenna, 60
3.4 Basic Aperture Antennas, 66
3.5 Horn Antennas, 69
3.6 Antenna Arrays for Communication Systems, 80
References, 88
4 MIC and MMIC Microwave and Millimeter Wave Technologies 91
4.1 Introduction, 91
4.2 Microwave Integrated Circuits Modules, 92
4.3 Development and Fabrication of a Compact Integrated RF Head for Inmarsat-M Ground Terminal, 92
4.4 Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits, 100
4.5 Conclusions, 111
References, 111
5 Printed Antennas for Wireless Communication Systems 113
5.1 Printed Antennas, 113
5.2 Two Layers Stacked Microstrip Antennas, 119
5.3 Stacked Monopulse Ku Band Patch Antenna, 122
5.4 Loop Antennas, 123
5.5 Wired Loop Antenna, 132
5.6 Radiation Pattern of a Loop Antenna Near a Metal Sheet, 133
5.7 Planar Inverted-F Antenna, 136
References, 140
6 MIC and MMIC Millimeter-Wave Receiving Channel Modules 141
6.1 1840 GHz Compact RF Modules, 141
6.2 1840 GHz Front End, 141
6.3 1840 GHz Integrated Compact Switched Filter Bank Module, 154
6.4 FSU Performance, 163
6.5 FSU Design and Analysis, 171
6.6 FSU Fabrication, 181
6.7 Conclusions, 184
References, 185
7 Integrated Outdoor Unit for Millimeter-Wave Satellite Communication Applications 187
7.1 The ODU Description, 187
7.2 The Low Noise Unit: LNB, 191
7.3 SSPA Output Power Requirements, 191
7.4 Isolation Between Receiving and Transmitting Channels, 192
7.5 SSPA, 192
7.6 The ODU Mechanical Package, 194
7.7 Low Noise and Low-cost K-band Compact Receiving Channel for VSAT Satellite Communication Ground Terminal, 195
7.8 Ka-band Integrated High Power Amplifiers, SSPA, for VSAT Satellite Communication Ground Terminal, 200
7.9 Conclusions, 205
References, 206
8 MIC and MMIC Integrated RF Heads 209
8.1 Integrated Ku-band Automatic Tracking System, 209
8.2 Super Compact X-band Monopulse Transceiver, 233
References, 243
9 MIC and MMIC Components and Modules Design 245
9.1 Introduction, 245
9.2 Passive Elements, 245
9.3 Power Dividers and Combiners, 249
9.4 RF Amplifiers, 256
9.5 Linearity of RF Amplifiers and Active Devices, 262
9.6 Wideband Phased Array Direction Finding System, 270
9.7 Conclusions, 277
References, 279
10 Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology 281
10.1 Introduction, 281
10.2 MEMS Technology, 281
10.3 W-band MEMS D...