RF Circuit Design Techniques for MF-UHF Applications

Abdullah Eroglu

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2017
• eBook ISBN: 9781351833011
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Computer Engineering
• Index: Computer Science

Magnetic resonance imaging, semiconductor processing, and RFID are some of the critical applications within the medium frequency (MF) to ultrahigh frequency (UHF) range that require RF designers to have a solid understanding of analytical and experimental RF techniques. Designers need to be able to design components and devices cost effectively, and integrate them with high efficiency, minimal loss, and required power. Computer-aided design (CAD) tools also play an important part in helping to reduce costs and improve accuracy through optimization. RF Circuit Design Techniques for MF-UHF Applications explains how to design, simulate, and implement RF/microwave components and devices for applications within the medium frequency (MF) to ultrahigh frequency (UHF) range. The book makes RF design simple by expertly blending theory, simulation, and practical application examples.

A Practical Guide to RF Circuit Design in the MF-UHF Range: Theory, Simulation, and Real-World Application Examples

After a review of network parameters used in the analysis of RF components and devices, the book examines MF-UHF design techniques in detail. These include techniques for designing high-power microstrip circuits, directional couplers, transformers, composite and multilayer inductors, filters, combiners/dividers, and RFID systems. For every device, the book gives the required theory and then explains the verification process with CAD tools. In addition, each design is illustrated with real-life implementation examples that use a variety of CAD tools such as MATLAB®, Mathcad, HFSS™, Ansoft Designer®, Sonnet®, and PSpice®. Design tables, curves, and charts are included to demonstrate an efficient design process. Throughout, the book also offers practical hints to help engineers shorten the design time.

Design MF-UHF Devices More Cost-Effectively

The book reflects the optimum design methodology used in RF engineering, from the application of theory, to simulation for verification, to experimentation. Packed with useful techniques, tips, and examples, it is an invaluable resource for engineers, researchers, and students working in the MF-UHF range.

1	Network Parameters in RF Circuit Design

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Network parameters allow engineers to determine the overall circuit performance without knowing the internal structure. They carry great importance in the analysis and design of devices and components. Network parameters provide mathematical tools for designers to model and characterize devices by establishing relations between voltages and currents [1,2,3,4,5]. It is possible to theoretically calculate loss, power delivered, reflection coefficient, voltage and current gains, and several other critical parameters with the use of network analysis techniques. Hence, it is necessary to understand and utilize network parameters in radio frequency (RF)/microwave device and component design to have bet...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1 Network Parameters in RF Circuit Design
• Chapter 2 MF-UHF Inductor Design Techniques
• Chapter 3 MF-UHF Transformer Design Techniques
• Chapter 4 MF-UHF Combiner, Divider, and Phase Inverter Design Techniques
• Chapter 5 MF-UHF Directional Coupler Design Techniques
• Chapter 6 MF-UHF Filter Design Techniques
• Chapter 7 MF-UHF RFID System Design Techniques
• Index