Covering all topics needed to effectively test radio frequency (RF) components and systems for cell phones and wireless data systems, this guide balances practical real-world information with relevant theory. The text summarizes basic RF principles before describing the digital technology used in cell phones and wireless data systems. Methods and equipment used in mass testing of components during manufacturing also receive detailed treatment. Industry professionals building, installing, and maintaining cell phone and wireless equipment, as well as advanced students, will soon rely on this thorough guide as a practical mainstay. INDICE: 1. Introduction . PART A: RF AND WIRELESS PRINCIPLES. 2. Characteristics of RF signals. 3. Mismatches. 4. Digital modulation. PART B: RF MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT. 5. RF signal generators. 6. RF Power meters . 7. Frequency counters. 8. Vector network analyzers. 9. Spectrum analyzers. 10. Vector signal analyzers. 11. Noise figure meters. 12. Coaxial cables and connectors. 13. RF Measurement uncertainties. 14. Components that do not have coaxial connectors. PART C. MEASUREMENT OF INDIVIDUAL RF COMPONENTS. 15. RF communication system block diagram. 16. Signal control components. 17. Phase locked oscillators. 18.Up converters. 19. Power amplifiers. 20. Antennas. 21. RF receiver requirements. 22. RF filters. 23. Low noise amplifiers. 24. Mixers. 25. Noise figure measurement. 26. Intermodulation product measurement. 27. Overall receiver performance. 28. RF Integrated Circuits. PART D: TESTING OF DEVICES WITH DIGITALLY MODULATED RF SIGNALS. 29. Wireless communication signals. 30. Multiple access techniques: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA. 31. OFDM, OFDMA and WiMAX. 32. Adjacent channel power. 33. Constellation, Vector and Eye diagrams and Error vector magnitude. 34. CCDF. 35. Bit Error Rate (BER). 36. Measurement of GSM Evolution Components.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-12948-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 520
- Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés