This book gives an in-depth account of GaAs, InP and SiGe, technologies and describes all the key techniques for the design of amplifiers, ranging from filters and data converters to image oscillators, mixers, switches, variable attenuators, phase shifters, integrated antennas and complete monolithic transceivers.

This book draws together all the important MMIC design methods and circuit topologies into one volume. It is essential reading as both a tutorial guide for those new to MMIC design and as a circuit design handbook for experienced designers. The contributors are acknowledged experts from industry and academia. The first four chapters describe the active and passive components, processing technology and CAD techniques. The design of the circuits is then covered in individual chapters treating amplifiers, mixers, phase shifters, switches and attenuators, and oscillators. The final three chapters describe silicon millimetre-wave circuits, measurement techniques and advanced circuit concepts.

If you're looking for an in-depth and up-to-date understanding bipolar transistor RFIC design, this practical resource is a smart choice. Unlike most books on the market that focus on GaAs MESFET or silicon CMOS process technology, this unique volume is dedicated exclusively to RFIC designs based on bipolar technology. Until now, critical GaAs HBT and SiGe HBT process technologies have been largely neglected in reference books. This book fills this gap, offering you a detailed treatment of this increasingly important topic. You discover a wide range of circuit topologies that are optimized for maximum performance with bipolar devices. From discussions of key applications (Bluetooth, UWB, GPS, WiMax) and architectures… to in-depth coverage of fabrication technologies and amplifier design… to a look at performance tradeoffs and production costs, this book arms you with complete design know-how for your challenging work in the field.

An up-to-date guide to the theory and applications of RF MEMS. With detailed information about RF MEMS technology as well as its reliability and applications, this is a comprehensive resource for professionals, researchers, and students alike. • Reviews RF MEMS technologies • Illustrates new techniques that solve long-standing problems associated with reliability and packaging • Provides the information needed to incorporate RF MEMS into commercial products • Describes current and future trends in RF MEMS, providing perspective on industry growth • Ideal for those studying or working in RF and microwave circuits, systems, microfabrication and manufacturing, production management and metrology, and performance evaluation

Sun (communication electronics, U. of Hertfordshire, UK), this volume's editor, also contributed a chapter on the architectures and design of OTA/gm-C filters. The other papers describe on-chip automatic tuning of filters, analog adaptive filters, low voltage techniques for switched-current filters, log domain filters, the MOSFET-C technique and active filters using integrated inductors. The contributors teach electrical engineering in the US, the UK, Thailand, and Canada. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

With the rapid growth of wireless communications, this book meets the strong demand for information and new research in the area of antenna, signal processing, and microelectronics engineering. Providing an interdisciplinary platform, it brings together leading academicians, scientists, and researchers to share information on innovations, trends, and advances as well as the challenges encountered in this field. The chapters address the functional framework in the area of antenna, signal processing, and microelectronics engineering and explore the concepts from the basic to advanced level. Key features: • Addresses the functional framework in the area of antenna, signal processing, and microelectronics engineering • Covers the major challenges, issues, and advances in antennas, signal processing, and microelectronics engineering • Explores optimization techniques for smart antenna and microelectronics for different applications • Explores different materials and design techniques in the area of antennas and microelectronics