The second of two volumes, this is a comprehensive treatment of nonlinear circuits, introducing the advanced topics that professionals need to understand for their RF (radio frequency) circuit design work. It presents an introduction to active RF devices and their modelling, and explores nonlinear circuit simulation techniques. Design techniques are addressed for RF transistor amplifiers, oscillators, mixers and frequency multipliers. This reference concludes with an in-depth look at circuits in systems and their radio system applications, illustrating how the components are interconnected to complete a system that meets the necessary specifications.

In today's globally competitive wireless industry, the design-to-production cycle is critically important. Circuit and system engineers must be able to develop robust designs that can be mass produced. To accomplish this, engineers need to learn the requirements of, and solutions leading to, optimum performance. The first of a two-volume set, this text takes a practical approach to RF (radio frequency) circuit design, offering an understanding of the fundamental concepts that practitioners need to know and use for their work in this industry. It seeks to lay the groundwork for efficient passive circuit design.

RF Circuit Fundamentals II is a continuation of part I, but can also be used for independent instruction or review of fundamental design concepts. Includes physical transmission line models, combiners and dividers, broadband matching, active circuits and statistical analysis and large-signal concepts. This complete course is the second of a two-part series (see RF Circuit Fundamentals I). CONTENTS * Microstrip Transmission Lines * Power Combiners and Dividers * Broadband Matching Networks * Yield Analysis and PIN Diode Circuits * Broadband Amplifiers * Large-Signal Amplifiers