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.
Network Parameters in RF Circuit Design
Introduction
Network Parameters
Network Connections
S-Scattering Parameters
References
MF-UHF Inductor Design Techniques
Introduction
Air Core Inductor Design and Examples
Toroidal Inductor Design and Examples
Toroidal Inductor Characterization Program
High-Power Inductor Design
Planar Inductor Design and Examples
Multilayer and Composite Inductor Design and Examples
References
MF-UHF Transformer Design Techniques
Introduction
Autotransformer Design
Transmission Line Transformers
High-Current Transmission Line Transformer
Arbitrary Turns Ratio Transmission Line Transformers
TLT Design Using Series Configuration with Filars: n2:1 Impedance Ratio
Analysis and Design of Balun Using TLT
References
MF-UHF Combiner, Divider, and Phase Inverter Design Techniques
Introduction
Analysis of Combiners and Dividers
Analysis of Dividers with Different Source Impedance
Microstrip Implementation of Power Combiners/Dividers
Measurement Setup for Combiner/Divider Response
Implementation of Power Combiners/Dividers Using Transformer Techniques
Analysis and Design of Phase Inverter Using TLT
References
MF-UHF Directional Coupler Design Techniques
Introduction
Microstrip Directional Couplers
Multilayer Directional Couplers
Transformer Directional Couplers
References
MF-UHF Filter Design Techniques
Introduction
Filter Design Procedure
Filter Design by Insertion Loss Method
Stepped Impedance Low-Pass Filters
Stepped Impedance Resonator Bandpass Filters
References
MF-UHF RFID System Design Techniques
Introduction
Basic RFID System Design
RFID Microstrip Patch Antenna Design
RFID Microstrip Patch Antenna Design with EBG
Structures
References
Index
Biography
Abdullah Eroglu, Ph.D., is an associate professor of electrical engineering in the Engineering Department at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA. From 2000 to 2008 he worked as RF senior design engineer at MKS Instruments, where he was involved with the design of RF power amplifiers and systems. His teaching and research interests include RF circuit design, microwave engineering, development of nonreciprocal devices, electromagnetic fields, wave propagation, radiation, and scattering in anisotropic and gyrotropic media. He has published more than 70 peer reviewed journal and conference papers and has authored two books. Dr. Eroglu is a reviewer of several journals and on the editorial board of the Journal of Communications and Network. He is the recipient of the 2013 IPFW Featured Faculty Award, 2011 Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year Award, 2010 ETCS Excellence in Research Award, and 2004 Outstanding Graduate Student award from the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Syracuse University, USA.
For more information, see Dr. Eroglu’s profile at IPFW.
"Throughout, the book contains practical methods to help designers reduce design time. It is an outstanding resource for RF component designers in the MF and UHF range and for engineering students interested in RF design and theory. It reflects the best design methodology used in RF engineering available today, from the application of theory to modeling for verification, optimization, and experimentation. It is filled with useful methods, tips, and techniques and will be an invaluable reference book for those working in the MF and UHF field."
--John J. Shea, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, May/June 2014 - Vol. 30, No. 3