Field and Wave Electromagnetics. 2nd Edition
subject: Electrical, Electronics, and Physics-Field Theory
description: Respected for its accuracy, its smooth and logical flow of ideas, and its clear presentation, Field and Wave Electromagnetics has become an established textbook in the field of electromagnetics. This book builds the electromagnetic model using an axiomatic approach in steps: first for static electric fields, then for static magnetic fields, and finally for time-varying fields leading to Maxwell’s equations. This approach results in an organized and systematic development of the subject matter. Applications of derived relations to fundamental phenomena and electromagnetic technologies are explained.
creator: Cheng, K. David
publisher: Pearson New International
date: 2014
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Electromagnetic Waves and Optics: A Linear Systems Approach
subject: Electrical, Electronics and Physics-Field Theory
description: The book explores electromagnetic (EM) waves, which are present everywhere—from radio, television, and cell phones to satellite dishes, antennas, and WiFi. The propagation of EM waves is governed by Maxwell's equations. When these waves pass through a medium, they slow down and refract, while in a metallic medium, they are reflected. Metallic boxes and pipes can store and direct EM waves, known as cavities and waveguides. Oscillating currents generate and transmit EM waves through antennas, allowing for long-distance communication after the waves propagate. Since oscillating currents emit EM waves, the author uses coaxial cables and transmission lines to reduce radiation and carry high-frequency currents efficiently. EM waves at very high frequencies in the optical range are responsible for transmitting visual information. The author also discusses lenses and optical instruments like telescopes and microscopes, which are used to magnify optical signals. Additionally, the quantum mechanical origins of a material's permittivity, which affects the speed of light through the medium, are examined.
creator: Navin Khaneja
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2025
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Fundamentals of Microwave and RF Design, 3rd Edition.
subject: Microwave and RF
description: Fundamentals of Microwave and RF Design enables mastery of the essential concepts required to cross the barriers to a successful career in microwave and RF design. Extensive treatment of scattering parameters, which naturally describe power flow, and of Smith-chart-based design procedures prepare the student for success. The emphasis is on design at the module level and on covering the whole range of microwave functions available. The orientation is towards using microstrip transmission line technologies and on gaining essential mathematical, graphical, and design skills for module design proficiency. This book is derived from a multivolume comprehensive book series, Microwave and RF Design, Volumes 1-5, with the emphasis in this book being on presenting the fundamental materials required to gain entry to RF and microwave design. This book closely parallels the companion series that can be consulted for in-depth analysis, with referencing of the book series being familiar and welcoming.
creator: Michael Steer
publisher: NC State University
date: 2019
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Microwave and RF Design: Radio Systems, Vol. 1, 3rd Edition
subject: Microwave and RF
description: Microwave and RF Design: Radio Systems is a circuits- and systems-oriented approach to modern microwave and RF systems. Sufficient details at the circuit and subsystem levels are provided to understand how modern radios are implemented. Design is emphasized throughout. The evolution of radio from what is now known as 0G, for early radio, through to 6G, for sixth generation cellular radio, is used to present modern microwave and RF engineering concepts. Two key themes unify the text: 1) how system-level decisions affect component, circuit, and subsystem design; and 2) how the capabilities of technologies, components, and subsystems impact system design. This book is suitable as both an undergraduate and graduate textbook, as well as a career-long reference book.
creator: Michael Steer
publisher: NC State University
date: 2019
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Microwave and RF Design: Transmission Lines, Vol. 2, 3rd Edition
subject: Microwave and RF
description: Microwave and RF Design: Transmission Lines builds on the concepts of forward- and backward-traveling waves. Many examples are included of advanced techniques for analyzing and designing transmission line networks with microstrip lines primarily used in design examples. Coupled lines are an important functional element in microwave circuits, and circuit equivalents of coupled lines are introduced as fundamental building blocks in design. The text and examples introduce the often hidden design requirements of mitigating parasitic effects and eliminating unwanted modes of operation. This book is suitable as both an undergraduate and graduate textbook, as well as a career-long reference book.
creator: Michael Steer
publisher: NC State University
date: 2019
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses.
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Microwave and RF Design: Networks, Vol. 3, 3rd Edition.
subject: Microwave and RF
description: Microwave and RF Design: Networks presents the tools and techniques required to analyze and design microwave and RF circuits. Because of the finite speed of light, microwave circuits must be considered to be spatially distributed, and so there is not a single ground. As such, metrics that can be used to describe power flow are of most use. The topics covered include scattering parameters, signal flow graphs, and Smith charts. Acquiring expertise in these is the biggest barrier to a successful career in microwave and RF engineering. This book is suitable as both an undergraduate and graduate textbook, as well as a career-long reference book. Key Features The third volume of a comprehensive series on microwave and RF design. 49 worked examples. An average of 30 exercises per chapter. Answers to selected exercises. Detailed coverage of Smith charts and how they are used in design and in interpretation. Extensive treatment of broadband matching. A companion book, Fundamentals of Microwave and RF Design, is suitable as a comprehensive undergraduate textbook on microwave engineering.
creator: Michael Steer
publisher: NC State University
date: 2019
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses.
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Microwave and RF Design: Modules, Vol. 4, 3rd Edition
subject: Microwave and RF
description: Microwave and RF Design: Modules focuses on the design of systems based on microwave modules. The use of modules has become increasingly important in RF and microwave engineering for rapidly realizing high-performance microwave systems. When integration is ultimately to be used, building a system up using modules provides a rapid means of prototyping and testing system concepts. A wide variety of RF modules, including amplifiers, local oscillators, switches, circulators, isolators, phase detectors, frequency multipliers and dividers, phase-locked loops, and direct digital synthesizers, are considered. Detailed design strategies for synthesizing filters based on parallel coupled lines are presented. The reader will gain an appreciation of design by synthesis. This book is suitable as both an undergraduate and graduate textbook, as well as a career-long reference book.
creator: Michael Steer
publisher: NC State University
date: 2019
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses.
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Radio Systems Engineering, Revised 1st Edition
subject: Radio Systems, Antenna and Wave Propagation
description: Using a systems framework, this textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the performance, analysis, and design of radio systems for students and practicing engineers. Presented within a consistent framework, the first part of the book describes the fundamentals of the subject: propagation, noise, antennas, and modulation. The analysis and design of radios, including RF circuit design and signal processing, is covered in the second half of the book. Key features Numerous examples within the text involve realistic analysis and design activities and emphasize how practical experiences may differ from theory or taught procedures. RF circuit design and analysis is presented with minimal involvement of Smith charts, enabling students to more readily grasp the fundamentals. Both traditional and software-defined/direct sampling technologies are described with the pros and cons of each strategy explained. Radio Systems Engineering (Revised First Edition) was previously published by Cambridge University Press (2016), ISBN 9781107068285. This version is © Steven W. Ellingson and has been lightly updated to correct known errata and minor issues with text and figures and to present examples in color highlight boxes and some figures in color. It is made freely available and under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial International License (CC BY NC 4.0) with permission from Cambridge University Press.
creator: Steven W. Ellingson
publisher: Virginia Tech Publishing
date: 2023
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses.
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

Microwave and RF Design, Volume 5: Amplifiers and Oscillators, 3rd Edition
subject: Microwave and RF
description: Microwave and RF Design: Amplifiers and Oscillators presents the design of amplifiers and oscillators in a way that enables state-of-the-art designs to be realized. Detailed strategies and case studies are presented. The design of competitive microwave amplifiers and oscillators is particularly challenging, as many trade-offs are required in design, and the design decisions cannot be reduced to a formulaic flow. The emphasis is on developing design skills. This book is suitable as both an undergraduate and graduate textbook, as well as a career-long reference book.
creator: Michael Steer
publisher: NC State University
date: 2019
rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0). To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses.
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text

AC Electrical Circuit Analysis: A Practical Approach
subject: Circuit Theory, Applied Electricity
description: Welcome to the AC Electrical Circuit Analysis, an open educational resource (OER). The goal of this text is to introduce the theory and practical application of analysis of AC electrical circuits. It assumes familiarity with DC circuit analysis. If you have not studied DC circuit analysis, it is strongly recommended that you read the companion OER text, DC Electrical Circuit Analysis, before continuing. Both texts are offered free of charge under a Creative Commons non-commercial, share-alike with attribution license. For your convenience, along with the free PDF and ODT files, print copies are available at a very modest charge. Check my websites for links. This text is based on the earlier Workbook for AC Electrical Circuits, which it replaces. The original expository text has been greatly expanded and includes many examples along with computer simulations. For the convenience of those who used the workbook, many of the problem sets are the same, with some reordering depending on the chapter.
creator: James M. Fiore
publisher: Dissidents
date: 2020
rights: This work is freely redistributable for non-commercial use, share-alike with attribution
format: PDF
language: English
type: Text