Broadband Microwave Amplifiers (Artech House Microwave Library) [Hardcover]

Bal S. Virdee (Author), Ben Y. Banyamin (Author), Avtar S. Virdee (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1580538924 | ISBN-13: 978-1580538923 | Publication Date: September 30, 2004

Broadband microwave amplifiers are essential components for boosting signals in a wide range of technology, from telecommunications equipment to radar and electronic warfare systems. This book provides professionals with a complete understanding of state-of-the art and cutting-edge techniques for designing and fabricating broadband amplifiers. It covers the entire design life cycle, detailing each stage in a practical, hands-on manner. The book explains measurement, modeling, and testing methods so engineers can optimize designs to achieve maximum signal amplification. Filled with case studies, this book thoroughly explores the application of broadband microwave amplifiers in optical communications, satellite communications, wireless local area networks, electronic warfare, base station equipment, and phased array radar.

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About the Author

Bal S. Virdee is a senior lecturer at London Metropolitan University where he is leads the Microwave Research Group and is the Director of London Metropolitan Microwaves Center. Previously he was a research and development engineer for Philips and has taught at various UK Universities. A Fellow of the IEE and a Chartered Engineer, he received a M.Phil. degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Leeds and a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of London.

Avtar S. Virdee is a technical consultant at Filtronic Components Ltd., where he works on the design, development and production of broadband amplifiers and microwave components for EW and optical systems. He previously worked at British Aerospace, Plessey Microwave Electronics, and Electtronica (UK) Ltd. A Fellow of the IEE, Senior Member of the IEEE, and a Chartered Engineer, he received a M.Sc. in Microwave Electronics from the University of Cranfield and a Ph.D. from the University of North London, where he specialized in efficiency improvement of broadband microwave amplifiers.

Ben Y. Banyamin is a senior engineer involved with the design and development of third generation mobile phones at the NEC Technologies (UK) Ltd. He previously worked at Wireless System International Limited where he designed power amplifiers for 3G base-station. He is a member of the IEE and IEEE. Recipient of the Japan Microwave Prize in 1998, he received his B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Ph.D. in the field of communications systems from Brunel University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 251 pages
• Publisher: Artech House (September 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580538924
• ISBN-13: 978-1580538923
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,620,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, July 24, 2006

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This review is from: Broadband Microwave Amplifiers (Artech House Microwave Library) (Hardcover)

This is a strange book. Some chapters are super simple things you have to know to get a BS. Other chapters are irrelevant things like the physical dimensions of packages for amplifier modules. Some chapters are more broad brush summary of past technology. The few remaining chapters about amplifier design are missing critical items you would need to do your own designs.

However, if the book is read as an advertisement for Brand X amplifiers it makes total sense. The problem is that potential customers should be given advertising material for free, not charged $100+ for it.

There are several other books available that will give you the design methods and pitfalls to avoid.