Introduction to RF Equipment and System Design Author: Pekka Eskelinen
ISBN: 1580536654
ISBN-13: 9781580536653
Publisher: Artech House Publishers - 2004-01
Page: 280 Pages
The Barnes & Noble Review
This is not a book for the hobbyist -- then again, it depends on how seriously you take your hobby. Introduction to RF Equipment and System Design by Pekka Eskelinen is written to address radio frequency systems from an electrical engineering and system designer's perspective. And, what an addressing of issues it is!
The author begins by clarifying some of the fundamental concepts of systems engineering in general and, in particular, their use in radio frequency (RF) design projects. Next, Eskelinen examines different possibilities for adjusting the difficult system matrix of inbound and outbound signals and the propagation path in between. Then, the author presents some quite often encountered problems of such arrangements and suggests means to overcome them or (in practice) to circumvent them. Next, Eskelinen tries to introduce some of the fundamental building blocks that the designer can use, for example, to construct a demonstrator or even sometimes the final system as well. Then, the author goes on to examine antennas and their associated hardware. Next, Eskelinen discusses some of the most relevant radio transmitters (TX) parameters and describes a couple of different topologies. Finally, the author tries to give an overall impression of how to decide between commercial ready-made test systems versus one's own compilations.
While the material covered here is eminently suited for the serious engineering student, it is indeed a boon for the working professionals in electrical engineering and system designers. And, now that I think about it, even serious hobbyists might enjoy this advanced reading in their spare time. John R. Vacca
John R. Vacca, the former computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom), has written nearly 40 books about advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology.
From the Publisher
Introduction to RF Equipment and System Design offers a comprehensive overview of the most important aspects and components of radio frequency equipment and systems. The book applies theoretical fundamentals to real-world issues, extensively using examples from recent design projects. An excellent resource for engineers and engineering students alike, this practical design guide shows readers how to: configure effective receiver and transmitter architectures from commercial blocks; determine the most efficient ways of circumventing wave propagation problems in a real network; assemble a reliable test environment for an RF project; make a design survive in the real operating environment; and design a small instrumentation radar system and an airborne telemetry system.
Synopsis
Eskelinen (Head, Institute of Digital Communications, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland) overviews the most important aspects of components of radio frequency (RF) equipment and systems, applying theoretical fundamentals to real-world issues and using examples from recent design projects. Useful as a reference for engineers and students, this practical design guide shows how to configure effective receiver and transmitter architectures from commercial blocks, circumvent wave propagation problems in a real network, and assemble a reliable test environment for an RF project. While many of the examples have a direct or indirect connection to national defense, design principles are similar to those needed for civilian communication systems of scientific test instrumentation.Download
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