RF Microelectronics

by Behzad Razavi

Description RF Microelectronics, Second Edition teaches RF analysis anddesign systematically, one step at a time, taking readers all theway from specification through practical solution. Behzad Razavihas thoroughly revised his classic text to incorporate the latestdevelopments in RF architecture, circuits, and devices, and tocover all key topics in greater detail. This edition's strongertutorial focus will make it even more valuable to students, and itsmore systematic coverage of the latest technologies will make itindispensable to practicing engineers. For Sale in Indiansubcontinent only The field's classic, now with more thorough treatment ofall key topics in RF circuit/system analysis and design. Walks step-by-step from specs to practical solutions. Complete transceiver examples illuminate the intimateinterplay between circuit and system design. New integrated inductors/varactors; phase-lockedloops; millimeter-wave techniques; and more. Introduction to RF and Wireless Technology Basic Concepts in RF Design Communication Concepts Transceiver Architectures Low-Noise Amplifiers Mixers Passive Devices Oscillators Phase-Locked Loops Integer-N Frequency Synthesizers Fractional-N Synthesizers Power Amplifiers Transceiver Design Example Behzad Razavi , Professor of Electrical Engineeringat UCLA, leads the Communication Circuits Laboratory (CCL).Emphasizing the use of mainstream CMOS technologies, CCL's researchseeks and exploits new devices, circuits, and architectures to pushthe performance envelope. Razavi holds a BSEE from SharifUniversity of Technology and MSEE and PhDEE degrees from Stanford.He was with ATT Bell Laboratories and HP Labs until 1996. An IEEEDistinguished Lecturer and IEEE Fellow, his books include Design ofAnalog CMOS Integrated Circuits, Design of Integrated Circuits forOptical Communications, and Fundamentals of Microelectronics.

Genres: Reference, Electrical Engineering

960 pages, Paperback

First published November 6, 1997

Reviews

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book cover much more detailed and covers the most recent advances in RF Microelectronics field. I will continue using it as our major referance book and will recomend my colleques to get one issue in order to satisfy their RF dreams.

[Tim · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a very good book. He does not go into enough circuit detail to be helpful.

[Hassan Zayour · Rating 4 out of 5]

RF integrated circuit design is, as testified by most people involved in this study, one of the most fascinating fields in RF engineering, even though it might be the trickiest. The nuances make a whole lot of a difference, and it is here that we understand what "the devil is in the details" means. However, the basis is very discursive, and those who have a good grasp of it have a steady foundation to build RFIC's.
I have had the chance to read both editions by Professor Razavi, and although the first edition was a pioneering book in its time, it is greatly outdated. The second edition, however, is more comprehensive; its sections are more articulated and organized. In such a fast-evolving field, remaining up-to-date for too long is out of question, and so it would not be a surprise to see a third edition within the upcoming 10 years. However, all of the required basics are provided here, and reading this book would grant one the needed tools to understand more intricate designs in the literature.
It is an excellent textbook, perhaps the best in this domain.

[Sharath Babu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Rahul Waghmare · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the must-read book for every RF engineer... Every concept explained with proper justification...

[Sohaib · Rating 3 out of 5]

comprehensive book on RF microelectronics but not recommended for in-depth study.

[Harinder Sandhu · Rating 5 out of 5]

good