This book is the result of years of work, including the publication of a beta version so we could make sure the final product is the very best textbook available. Just as an example, the beta version was 670 pages, and comments from reviewers like you have resulted in a 1,000 page powerhouse.

Written by Michael Steer, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University, the independent modules in this book can be employed for a single course, or the same textbook can carry the student and instructor through multiple courses in microwave and radio frequency design. This book is a comprehensive introduction to RF and microwave design with a systems first approach.

However, this does not mean that components are ignored. The book is arranged in five modules (see the TOC) that are independent but do build on each other and are best taught in sequence. Design examples are used throughout the book, and many of them incorporate design tradeoffs that are only appreciated in the context of a specific design. The book is also characterized by design emphasis with discussion of manufacturability and practical design decisions.

Key Features
· Modern Treatment
· In-Depth Analysis and Design for Practicing Engineers
· End of Chapter Exercises
· Solutions Manual
· Extensive Examples

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Full TOC and Sample Chapter

SYSTEM MODULE
1 Modulation, Transmitters and Receivers
2 Antennas and RF Link
3 Radio Frequency Systems

TRANSMISSION LINE MODULE
4 Transmission Lines
5 Extraordinary Transmission Line Effects

NETWORK MODULE
6 Microwave Network Analysis
7 Passive Components
8 Impedance Matching

COUPLED LINE AND FILTER MODULE
9 Coupled Lines and Applications
10 Filters

ACTIVE DEVICE AND SYNTHESIS MODULE
11 Amplifiers
12 Mixers, Oscillators and Switches
13 Synthesis

References
Appendix A: Mathematical Identities and Relationships
Appendix B Power Descriptions
Appendix C Physical Constants and Material Properties
Appendix D Maxwells Equations
Appendix E Waveguide Field Analysis

Michael Steer received his B.E. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, in 1976 and 1983 respectively. Currently he is the Lampe Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. Professor Steer is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He is active in the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S). He has authored more that 400 publications. He has coauthored the books Foundations of Interconnect and Microstrip Design and Multifunctional Adaptive Microwave Circuits and Systems. Dr. Steer is the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Educator Award from the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society.