RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems

RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems

by Allen W. Scott and Rex Frobenius 

2008 (520 pages)

ISBN:9780470129487

Presenting just enough theory for comprehension, this indispensable resource offers everything industry professionals need to know about the RF measurements and tests that must be made on the new generation of digital wireless communications equipment.

RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems

Foreword

Chapter 1

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Introduction

Part I - RF and Wireless Principles

Chapter 2

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Characteristics of RF Signals

Chapter 3

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Mismatches

Chapter 4

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Digital Modulation

Part II - RF Measurement Equipment

Chapter 5

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RF Signal Generators

Chapter 6

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RF Power Meters

Chapter 7

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Frequency Counters

Chapter 8

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VNAs

Chapter 9

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Spectrum Analyzers

Chapter 10

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VSAs

Chapter 11

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Noise Figure Meters

Chapter 12

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Coaxial Cables and Connectors

Chapter 13

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RF Measurement Uncertainties

Chapter 14

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Components That Do Not Have Coaxial Connectors

Part III - Measurement of Individual RF Components

Chapter 15

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RF Communications System Block Diagram

Chapter 16

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Signal Control Components

Chapter 17

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PLOs

Chapter 18

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Upconverters

Chapter 19

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Power Amplifiers

Chapter 20

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Antennas

Chapter 21

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RF Receiver Requirements

Chapter 22

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RF Filters

Chapter 23

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LNAs

Chapter 24

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Mixers

Chapter 25

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Noise Figure Measurement

Chapter 26

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Intermodulation Product Measurement

Chapter 27

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Overall Receiver Performance

Chapter 28

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RFICs

Part IV - Testing of Devices with Digitally Modulated Signals

Chapter 29

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Wireless Communication Systems

Chapter 30

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Multiple Access Techniques—FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA

Chapter 31

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OFDM, OFDMA, and WiMAX

Chapter 32

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ACP

Chapter 33

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Constellation, Vector, and Eye Diagram and EVM

Chapter 34

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CCDF

Chapter 35

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BER

Chapter 36

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Measurement of GSM Evolution Components

Terminology