This note covers
the following topics: RF or Microwave circuits, Transistor, transmission line,
and passive element characteristics, Transmission line theory and impedance
matching, Amplifier design for maximum available gain, Amplifier stability, Gain
compression and power limits, Introduction to noise figure, and to
intermodulation distortion.
Radio frequency or RF waves are
fascinating natural phenomena that have allowed humanity to create tools to
communicate over vast distances, observe other worlds, and gain a deeper
understanding of our own planet. This PDF covers the following topics related to
Radio frequency Basics : Introduction, The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Frequency
Measurement Instrumentation, Spectrum Monitoring with Real-time analysis, Common
Component Tests, Common Transmitter Tests, Common Receiver Tests,
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).