The RF Transmission Systems Handbook (Electronics Handbook Series #13)
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- Synopsis
- Although it is one of the oldest sectors of electronics and now somewhat taken for granted, radio frequency transmission literally changed our world. Today, it is still the backbone of myriad applications, from broadcasting to electronic counter-measures. The wide variety of hardware in use means that those working in the field must be familiar with a multitude of principles and applications, but finding an up-to-date, comprehensive source for this background material has been difficult, if not impossible.The RF Transmission Systems Handbook addresses the underlying concepts, operation, and maintenance of high-power RF devices, transmission lines, and antennas for broadcast, scientific, and industrial use. Focusing on devices and systems that produce more than one kilowatt of output power, the handbook explores the following major topics:Applications: The common uses of radio frequency energyFundamental principles: The basic technologies, concepts, and techniques used in RF transmissionPower vacuum devices: The principles and applications of gridded vacuum tubes and microwave power devicesSolid-state power devices: The operating parameters of semiconductor-based power devicesRF components and transmission lines: The operation of hardware used to combine and conduct RF powerAntenna systems: The different types of antennas and their basic operating parametersTroubleshooting: Basic troubleshooting techniques and the operation of important test instrumentsContrary to the perceptions of many, RF technology remains a dynamic field that continues to advance to higher power levels and higher frequencies. Those who specify, install, and maintain RF equipment will welcome this reference that uniquely serves their needs.
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781351836029
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781315220130, 9780849309731, 9780849309731
- Publisher:
- CRC Press
- Date of Addition:
- 05/14/20
- Copyrighted By:
- CRC Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Technology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Jerry C. Whitaker