Gilmore R., Besser L. Practical RF Circuit Design for Modern Wireless Systems. Volume 2. Active Circuit and Systems

Artech House, 2003. — 569 p. — ISBN-10: 1580535224. — ISBN-13: 9781580535229.The second of two volumes, this is a comprehensive treatment of nonlinear circuits, introducing the advanced topics that professionals need to understand for their RF (radio frequency) circuit design work. It presents an introduction to active RF devices and their modelling, and explores nonlinear circuit simulation techniques. Design techniques are addressed for RF transistor amplifiers, oscillators, mixers and frequency multipliers. This reference concludes with an in-depth look at circuits in systems and their radio system applications, illustrating how the components are interconnected to complete a system that meets the necessary specifications.Linear RF amplifier design— general considerations.
Introduction.
Power gain definitions.
Neutralization.
Unilateral transducer gain.
RF circuit stability considerations.
Stabilizing an active two-port.
Stabilization of a bipolar transistor.
The dc bias techniques.
Statistical and worst-case analyses.
Circuit layout considerations.

Problems.

Selected bibliography.
Linear and low-noise RF amplifiers.
Introduction.
Bilateral RF amplifier design for maximum small-signal gain.
Operating gain design for maximum linear output power.
Noise in RF circuits.
Available gain design technique.
Comparison of the various amplifier designs and Smith chart–.
based graphical design aids.
Broadband amplifiers.

Problems.

Selected bibliography.
Active RF devices and their modeling.
3.1 The diode model.
Two-port device models.
Problems.
References.
Nonlinear circuit simulation technique.
Classification of nonlinear circuit simulators.
The harmonic balance method.
Harmonic balance analysis of oscillators.
References.
High-power RF transistor amplifier design.
Nonlinear concepts.
Quasi-linear power amplifier design.
Categories of amplifiers.
Power amplifier design example.
Bias considerations.
Distortion reduction.
Problems.
References.
Oscillators.
Principles of oscillator design.
Oscillator design examples.
Problems.
References.
Mixers and frequency multipliers.
Mixer overview and their applications in systems.
Diode mixers and their topologies.
Transistor mixer design.
Frequency multipliers—an overview.
Problems.
References.
Circuits in systems—radio system applications.
Mobile telephony systems.
Software-defined radio.
A 1.9-GHz radio chip set: design overview.
Integrated system chips: an overview.
Conclusion.Appendix.
About the Authors.