Microwave Engineering by David Pozar

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• Author: David M. Pozar
• Title: Microwave Engineering, 4th ed
• Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470631554/?tag=pfamazon01-20
• Prerequisities: Calculus/Engineering Mathematics (introductory complex analysis and linear analysis), Introductory Physics, Circuit Theory, Electromagnetic Theory
• Level: Undergraduate, Upper level; Graduate

From the Publisher: The 4th edition of this classic text provides a thorough coverage of RF and microwave engineering concepts, starting from fundamental principles of electrical engineering, with applications to microwave circuits and devices of practical importance. Coverage includes microwave network analysis, impedance matching, directional couplers and hybrids, microwave filters, ferrite devices, noise, nonlinear effects, and the design of microwave oscillators, amplifiers, and mixers. Material on microwave and RF systems includes wireless communications, radar, radiometry, and radiation hazards. A large number of examples and end-of-chapter problems test the reader's understanding of the material. The 4th edition includes new and updated material on systems, noise, active devices and circuits, power waves, transients, RF CMOS circuits, and more.

New to the 4th edition

•New material has been introduced on microwave and RF systems, and how components are linked to system performance (e.g., noise figure, effect on Bit Error Rate, link margin, cell phones, etc.)
•More coverage of active circuits has been included (CMOS circuits, SiGe circuits, Power Added Efficiency, Gilbert cell mixer, etc.)
•Additional topics (power waves, transients, frequency dependent effects of microstrip line, and more) and more open-ended EOC problems have been added.
•Number of chapters has been increased from 13 to 14, with more emphasis on noise, nonlinear effects, and active circuit design.
•Material on the following topics has been substantially revised: noise and noise effects, intermodulation distortion, dynamic range, mixers, amplifier stability, antennas and antenna noise, wireless receivers, and characteristics of diodes and transistors.


Table of Contents

1 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 1 
1.1 Introduction to Microwave Engineering 1 
1.2 Maxwell’s Equations 6 
1.3 Fields in Media and Boundary Conditions 10 
1.4 The Wave Equation and Basic Plane Wave Solutions 15 
1.5 General Plane Wave Solutions 20 
1.6 Energy and Power 25 
1.7 Plane Wave Reflection from a Media Interface 28 
1.8 Oblique Incidence at a Dielectric Interface 35 
1.9 Some Useful Theorems 40 

2 TRANSMISSION LINE THEORY 48 
2.1 The Lumped-Element Circuit Model for a Transmission Line 48 
2.2 Field Analysis of Transmission Lines 51 
2.3 The Terminated Lossless Transmission Line 56 
2.4 The Smith Chart 63 
2.5 The Quarter-Wave Transformer 72 
2.6 Generator and Load Mismatches 76 
2.7 Lossy Transmission Lines 78 
2.8 Transients on Transmission Lines 85 

3 TRANSMISSION LINES AND WAVEGUIDES 95 
3.1 General Solutions for TEM, TE, and TM Waves 96 
3.2 Parallel Plate Waveguide 102 
3.3 Rectangular Waveguide 110 
3.4 Circular Waveguide 121 
3.5 Coaxial Line 130 
3.6 Surface Waves on a Grounded Dielectric Sheet 135 
3.7 Stripline 141 
3.8 Microstrip Line 147 
3.9 The Transverse Resonance Technique 153 
3.10 Wave Velocities and Dispersion 154 
3.11 Summary of Transmission Lines and Waveguides 157 

4 MICROWAVE NETWORK ANALYSIS 165 
4.1 Impedance and Equivalent Voltages and Currents 166 
4.2 Impedance and Admittance Matrices 174 
4.3 The Scattering Matrix 178 
4.4 The Transmission (ABCD) Matrix 188 
4.5 Signal Flow Graphs 194 
4.6 Discontinuities and Modal Analysis 203 
4.7 Excitation of Waveguides—Electric and Magnetic Currents 210 
4.8 Excitation of Waveguides—Aperture Coupling 215 

5 IMPEDANCE MATCHING AND TUNING 228 
5.1 Matching with Lumped Elements (L Networks) 229 
5.2 Single-Stub Tuning 234 
5.3 Double-Stub Tuning 241 
5.4 The Quarter-Wave Transformer 246 
5.5 The Theory of Small Reflections 250 
5.6 Binomial Multisection Matching Transformers 252 
5.7 Chebyshev Multisection Matching Transformers 256 
5.8 Tapered Lines 261 
5.9 The Bode–Fano Criterion 266 

6 MICROWAVE RESONATORS 272 
6.1 Series and Parallel Resonant Circuits 272 
6.2 Transmission Line Resonators 278 
6.3 Rectangular Waveguide Cavity Resonators 284 
6.4 Circular Waveguide Cavity Resonators 288 
6.5 Dielectric Resonators 293 
6.6 Excitation of Resonators 297 
6.7 Cavity Perturbations 306 

7 POWER DIVIDERS AND DIRECTIONAL COUPLERS 317 
7.1 Basic Properties of Dividers and Couplers 317 
7.2 The T-Junction Power Divider 324 
7.3 The Wilkinson Power Divider 328 
7.4 Waveguide Directional Couplers 333 
7.5 The Quadrature (90?) Hybrid 343 
7.6 Coupled Line Directional Couplers 347 
7.7 The Lange Coupler 359 
7.8 The 180? Hybrid 362 
7.9 Other Couplers 372 

8 MICROWAVE FILTERS 380 
8.1 Periodic Structures 381 
8.2 Filter Design by the Image Parameter Method 388 
8.3 Filter Design by the Insertion Loss Method 399 
8.4 Filter Transformations 408 
8.5 Filter Implementation 415 
8.6 Stepped-Impedance Low-Pass Filters 422 
8.7 Coupled Line Filters 426 
8.8 Filters Using Coupled Resonators 437 

9 THEORY AND DESIGN OF FERRIMAGNETIC COMPONENTS 451 
9.1 Basic Properties of Ferrimagnetic Materials 452 
9.2 Plane Wave Propagation in a Ferrite Medium 465 
9.3 Propagation in a Ferrite-Loaded Rectangular Waveguide 471 
9.4 Ferrite Isolators 475 
9.5 Ferrite Phase Shifters 482 
9.6 Ferrite Circulators 487 

10 NOISE AND NONLINEAR DISTORTION 496 
10.1 Noise in Microwave Circuits 496 
10.2 Noise Figure 502 
10.3 Nonlinear Distortion 511 
10.4 Dynamic Range 519 

11 ACTIVE RF AND MICROWAVE DEVICES 524 
11.1 Diodes and Diode Circuits 525 
11.2 Bipolar Junction Transistors 540 
11.3 Field Effect Transistors 543 
11.4 Microwave Integrated Circuits 547 
11.5 Microwave Tubes 552 

12 MICROWAVE AMPLIFIER DESIGN 558 
12.1 Two-Port Power Gains 558 
12.2 Stability 564 
12.3 Single-Stage Transistor Amplifier Design 571 
12.4 Broadband Transistor Amplifier Design 585 
12.5 Power Amplifiers 596 

13 OSCILLATORS AND MIXERS 604 
13.1 RF Oscillators 605 
13.2 Microwave Oscillators 613 
13.3 Oscillator Phase Noise 622 
13.4 Frequency Multipliers 627 
13.5 Mixers 637 

14 INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE SYSTEMS 658 
14.1 System Aspects of Antennas 658 
14.2 Wireless Communications 671 
14.3 Radar Systems 690 
14.4 Radiometer Systems 696 
14.5 Microwave Propagation 701 
14.6 Other Applications and Topics 705 

APPENDICES 712 

A Prefixes 713 
B Vector Analysis 713 
C Bessel Functions 715 
D Other Mathematical Results 718 
E Physical Constants 718 
F Conductivities for Some Materials 719 
G Dielectric Constants and Loss Tangents for Some Materials 719 
H Properties of Some Microwave Ferrite Materials 720 
I Standard Rectangular Waveguide Data 720 
J Standard Coaxial Cable Data 721 

ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS 722 

INDEX 725

Recommended by jasonRF

Third edition is less expensive - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471448788/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[mheslep]

My version is a couple additions ago. I found the text useful especially for stripline work.

 

[jasonRF]

I know the first version quite well and highly recommend it. It was an optional book when I took an undergrad level microwave engineering course. Pozar does a great job with just about every aspect of the book: topic selection, presentation style, and level of analysis. Most of the results are derived (yes, with some exceptions like impedances of microstrip, etc.) and I feel like anyone who works through Pozar will have a working knowledge of microwave engineering. The main "competitor" with this book is "foundations for microwave engineering" by Collin. Collin is more rigorous in many ways and I find it to be quite good if you are looking for certain detailed derivations, but even sections that are not highly mathematical are not as clear as Pozar (and I am a fan of Collins books). If given a choice, I would chose Pozar every time.

The primary prerequisite is intermediate level electromagnetic theory (either physics or ee version) and the associated math.

jason

 

[yungman]

I have been very interested in RF microwave. I have so many books on this. Pozar is the best outright. It is not an easy book, but easy just don't cut it in RF if you want to truly understand it.

 

[rezeew]

I highly recommend Microwave Engineering by David Pozar for anyone interested in RF and microwave engineering. This 4th edition provides a comprehensive coverage of important concepts and applications in the field, starting from fundamental principles of electrical engineering and progressing to advanced topics such as microwave network analysis, impedance matching, and the design of microwave oscillators and amplifiers.

Not only does this book cover important theoretical concepts, but it also includes practical applications and examples, making it a valuable resource for both undergraduate and graduate students. The addition of new material on systems, noise, and active devices and circuits in this edition makes it even more relevant and up-to-date.

I also appreciate the inclusion of end-of-chapter problems, which test the reader's understanding and provide an opportunity for further exploration of the material. The appendices, which include useful mathematical results and physical constants, are also a helpful addition.

Overall, Microwave Engineering by David Pozar is a must-have for anyone interested in this field. It serves as a comprehensive and practical guide for students and professionals alike. I highly recommend it.