This book provides scientists and engnieers with clear, thorough, up-to-date explanations of all aspects of RF and microwave wireless systems, including general hardware components, and architectures. Renowned authority Kai Chang covers both communication and radar/sensor systems and extends the discussion to other intriguing topics, from global positioning systems (GPS) to smart highways and smart automobiles. With an emphasis on basic operating principles, Dr.Chang reviews waves and transmission lines, examines modulation and demodulation and multiple-access techniques, and helps bridge the gap between RF/microwave engineering and communication system design. Ample practical examples of components and system configurations and nearly 300 illustrations and photographs complete this timely and indispensable resource.
1 Introduction
2 Review of Waves and Transmission Lines
3 Antenna Systems
4 Various Components and Their System Parameters
5 Receiver System Parameters
6 Transmitter and Oscillator Systems
7 Radar and Sensor Systems
8 Wireless Communication Systems
9 Modulation and Demodulation
10 Multiple-Access Techniques
11 Other Wireless Systems