Electronic Applications of the Smith Chart [Hardcover]

Phillip H. Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1884932398 | ISBN-13: 978-1884932397 | Publication Date: October 2, 2000 | Edition: 2nd Bk&Acc

The legendary Smith chart inventor's classic reference book describes how the chart is used for designing lumped element and transmission line circuits. Provides tutorial material on transmission line theory and behavior, circuit representation on the chart, matching networks, network transformations and broadband matching. Includes a new chapter with examples designs and description of the winSMITH software accessory. Also available at a special discount: The Smith Chart Toolset (Book, Software, Training CD) Many computational instruments have succumbed to the power of the digital computer. This is not the case with the Smith Chart. A testament to Phil's genius is that his Smith Chart is still an important training tool and it has evolved into a new role as a display grid on computer and instrument screens.

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Many computational instruments have succumbed to the power of the digital computer. This is not the case with the Smith chart. A testament to Phil's genius is that his chart remains an important training tool and has evolved into a new role as a display grid on computer instrument screens. winSmith, a supplemental program to the book, is available form Noble Publishing.

From the Author

The purpose of this book is to provide the student, the laboratory technician and the engineer with a comprehensive and practical source volume on SMITH CHARTS and their related overlays. In general, the book describes the mechanics of these charts in relation to the guided-wave and circuit theory and, with examples, their practical use in waveguide, circuit, and component applications. It also describes the construction of boundaries, loci, and forbidden regions, which reveal overall capabilities and limitations of proposed circuits and guided-wave systems.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 263 pages
• Publisher: Noble Publishing Corporation; 2nd Bk&Acc edition (October 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884932398
• ISBN-13: 978-1884932397
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,151,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic, February 4, 2002

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R. Murray (Fountain Hills, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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I timeless classic by the creator of the Smith Chart. This book is excellent for anyone desiring an in depth understanding of Smith Charts.

7 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comments, March 20, 2001

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"ingashraf" (Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electronic Applications of the Smith Chart (Hardcover)

Dear staff , here are my few comments ;

1-A simple detailed example of using the Smith chart with amplifiers is need to be included .

2-It would be also nice , if simple MATLB file was included with the important examples .

0 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Smith Chart Book, January 19, 2008

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