Spectrum and Network Measurements [Hardcover]

Robert A. Witte (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1884932169 | ISBN-13: 978-1884932168 | Publication Date: February 2001

This book covers the theory and practice of spectrum and network measurements in electronic systems. Intended for readers who have a background in electrical engineering and use spectrum or network analyzers to characterize electronic signals or systems, this classic volume successfully consolidates the pertinent theory into one comprehensive treatment of frequency domain measurements. The book's thorough coverage of critical concepts, such as Fourier analysis, transmission lines, intermodulation distortion, signal-to-noise ratio and S-parameters enables the reader to understand the basic theory of signals and systems, relate it to measured results, and apply it when creating new designs.

Editorial Reviews

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Bob Witte is a gifted Agilent designer whose writing helps engineers spans the void of understanding. -- Marsh Faber, Agilent Technologies

I would recommend this book to all electronics engineers who must make frequency- domain measurements of any kind. -- Dan Romanchik, Test and Measurement World magazine

This book, with its tutorial approach, belongs on any designer's bookshelf. -- Ken Wyatt, Agilent Technologies

From the Author

Enough Theory is provided so that the reader can understand how a particular measurement is made, what the possible sources of error are and the significance of the results. The reader will probably find many familiar topics throughout the book since electrical engineers have been exposed to many of these concepts. However, the usual exposure involves multiple textbooks, perhaps encountered throughout multiple courses. Usually these sources of information are not oriented toward actual measurements.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Noble Publishing Corporation (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884932169
• ISBN-13: 978-1884932168
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #994,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of spectrum/network analysis, March 30, 2002

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This review is from: Spectrum and Network Measurements (Hardcover)

This book does a fine job of explaining the theory behind spectral analysis and relating it to real measurements. The book connects mainstream electrical engineering concepts such as Fourier analysis, distortion and modulation to practical results. There is enough math, but not too much. It is good to see this classic book back in print.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Concepts explained with minimum math., October 22, 1999

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This review is from: Spectrum and Network Measurements (Paperback)

This book was a joy to read. When I recommended it to co-workers who have been working with lab equipment for years, they still found it very useful and immediately bought it. It is amazing how the author can simplify the concepts and with minimum math explain the essence of various lab measurements. Every EE should understand every page of material covered in this book! In some sections the book might have benefited from more rigor and sometimes it's a little sloppy, but for a short introduction to the subject it's hard to beat this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "manual" for the working man, September 12, 2008

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This review is from: Spectrum and Network Measurements (Hardcover)

If you find yourself working in an RF-related field but don't have much of an "elmer" to "show you the ropes," get this book! It takes the theory you learned in school about distortion, modulation, impedance mismatches, etc. and ties them all together with practical examples of why you care (e.g., from IP2 or IP3 it's trivial to estimate harmonic power levels) -- and oftentimes some historical explanations of why common standards/techniques are the way they are when, given contemporary technology, it's no longer obvious.

I like the level of math used in this book... if you haven't gone through the "hard core" RF classes in school, they're enough to motivate the results without getting bogged down in lengthy derivations, whereas if you go through all the math in school, you'll find many "old friends" that have been somewhat simplified to keep the analysis only complicated enough to obtain useful results. (E.g., there's little point 99.9% of the time worrying about distortions models above say, 3rd order.)

I had this book on my shelf for several years before I had a chance to sit down, crack it open, and prepare myself for a dry (albeit useful, based on prior recommendations) tome. I was pleasantly surprised to find just how readable the book is -- Witte is a gifted author, being able to clearly explain sometimes-complicated topics.