RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems (eBook)

Allen W. Scott, Rex Frobenius (Autoren)

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2008 | 1. Auflage
528 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
9780470378007 (ISBN)

Infos

The only source for practical, real-world information on RF
measurements for cellular phones and wireless data systems

It is predicted that by the year 2010, all digital wireless
communications equipment--including cellular, PCS, and 3G
phones; wireless LANs; GPS navigation systems; and DBS
TV--will have data transfer capabilities of over 1 Mbps. Now,
as this significant turning point quickly approaches, this book
presents everything industry professionals need to know about the
Radio Frequency (RF) measurements and tests that must be made on
this new generation of digital wireless communications
equipment.

Presenting just enough theory as is absolutely required for
comprehension, RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless
Data Systems:

* Provides a review of basic RF principles and terminology

* Describes RF measurement equipment, including signal generators,
power meters, frequency meters, vector network analyzers, spectrum
analyzers, and vector signal analyzers

* Explains the RF devices that are used in cellular phones and
wireless data transmission equipment--how they work, what
their critical performance parameters are, how they're tested, and
typical test results

* Illustrates the testing of RF devices and systems with digitally
modulated signals that represent the voice, video, or data that the
RF wave is carrying

RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data
Systems has been written to serve as the industry standard for
RF measurements and testing. It is an indispensable resource for
engineers, technicians, and managers involved in the construction,
installation, or maintenance of cell phones and wireless data
equipment.

Autor

Allan W. Scott is President of Scott Training Associates in Los Altos, California. He also serves as an instructor and curriculum developer for Besser Associates, the worldwide leader in RF/wireless training. He is the author of Understanding Microwaves, published by Wiley. Rex Frobenius has been with Besser Associates for more than ten years, where he has been actively involved in course development for linear circuit design and test and measurement courses. He is also the author of several online utility software programs that are used to demonstrate fundamental RF principles.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.

Part I: RF and Wireless Principles.

2. Characteristics of RF Signals.

3. Mismatches.

4. Digital Modulation.

Part II: RF Measurement Equipment.

5. RF Signal Generators.

6. RF Power Meters.

7. Frequency Counters.

8. VNAs.

9. Spectrum Analyzers.

10. VSAs.

11. Noise Figure Meters.

12. Coaxial Cables and Connectors.

13. RF Measurement Uncertainties.

14. Components That Do Not Have Coaxial Connectors.

Part III: Measurement of Individual RF Components.

15. RF Communications System Block Diagram.

16. Signal Control Components.

17. PLOs.

18. Upconverters.

19. Power Amplifiers.

20. Antennas.

21. RF Receiver Requirements.

22. RF Filters.

23. LNAs.

24. Mixers.

25. Noise Figure Measurement.

26. Intermodulation Product Measurement.

27. Overall Receiver Performance.

28. RFICs.

Part IV: Testing of Devices with Digitally Modulated
Signals.

29. Wireless Communication Systems.

30. Multiple Access Techniques: FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA.

31. OFDM, OFDMA, and WiMAX.

32. ACP.

33. Constellation, Vector, and Eye Diagram and EVM.

34. CCDF.

35. BER.

36. Measurement of GSM Evolution Components.

Terminology.

Index.

Rezensionen

"You cannot design or build anything without testing it. The test equipment manufacturers do a great job of providing equipment, but this book helps explain what the equipment is, how it works, and how to use it. It's a good addition to your wireless library." (Electronic Design, December 10, 2008)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.9.2011
• Reihe/Serie: Wiley - IEEE
• Reihe/Serie: Wiley - IEEE
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Nachrichtentechnik
• Schlagworte: Components & Devices • Electrical & Electronics Engineering • Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik • Komponenten u. Bauelemente • Mikrowellen- u. Hochfrequenztechnik u. Theorie • RF / Microwave Theory & Techniques • Sensoren, Instrumente u. Messung • Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement
• ISBN-13: 9780470378007 / 9780470378007