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JANUARY 2008
Vol. 7 No. 1

Predicting Probable Cavity Resonance with a 3D EM ToolYeap Yean Wei, Frank Demming-Janssen, and Linus Lau Ngie Ung

Productivity by Design: ADS 2008 Reduces Steps to Simulation and Verification—How-Siang Yap

Power Combiners, Impedance Transformers and Directional Couplers: Part II—Andrei Grebennikov

Tutorial: Top-Down Design: An Introduction for New Engineers—Gary Breed

Editorial: Engineering Tasks Keep Moving to the SuppliersGary Breed

Technology Report: Development is Ramping up for ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4 and Related Systems

Design Notes: Impedance Matching with LC Networks


FEBRUARY 2008
Vol. 7 No. 2

A Practical Approach to a Compact, Wide-Band SMT Directional CouplerRobert Torsiello and Kham Sanvoravong

Frequently Asked Questions About Noise—Ed Garcia

Power Combiners, Impedance Transformers and Directional Couplers: Part III—Andrei Grebennikov

Tutorial: Key Design Factors for Power and Ground Connections—Gary Breed

Editorial: An Update on Our Efforts to Give You Better InformationGary Breed

Technology Report: Terahertz (THz) Technology: An Introduction and Research Update

Design Notes: Multiple Antenna Technology


MARCH 2008
Vol. 7 No. 3

Power Combiners, Impedance Transformers and Directional Couplers: Part IV—Andrei Grebennikov

Applying System-in-Package Technology to 16-Bit Digital Receiver DesignTodd Nelson

Design and Development of Microwave Filters on Metallized ABS Plastic—Jagdish Shivhare

Tutorial: Improving the Bandwidth of Simple Matching Networks—Gary Breed

Editorial: Wireless Applications for These Difficult Economic TimesGary Breed

Technology Report: Recent Updates in Connector and Cable Technology

Design Notes: Matching Using Only 50-Ohm and 75-Ohm Transmission Lines


APRIL 2008
Vol. 7 No. 4

A 300 W Power Amplifier for the 88 to 108 MHz FM Broadcast Band—Antonio Eguizabal

Characterization of RF Transmission Lines on Ion-Implanted CMOS WafersKamaljeet Singh, Deepak Banghar and Surendra Pal

Low Cost Meets High Value in a Synthesized Signal Generator—Richard Houlihan

Spatial Combining of Multiple Microwave Noise Radiators—Jiri Polivka

Tutorial: A Review of the Performance Capabilities of Antenna Arrays—Gary Breed

Editorial: The 4G Battleground: Providing Content or Internet AccessGary Breed

Technology Report: Models are Key in Design and Manufacturing Partnerships

Design Notes: Return Loss, Reflection Coefficient and VSWR


MAY 2008
Vol. 7 No. 5

Non-Linear Simulation of RFIC Amplifier Reference Design Boards—Hetvi Patel, Thomas Weller, Rick Connick and Lawrence Dunleavy

A High Dynamic Range Receiver for the Radar Open System ArchitectureFrank Cannata

Spectral Distortion in High Data Rate Remote Sensing Satellite Links—V. Sambasiva Rao and Surendra Pal

Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer—Part 1: Getting Started —Alexander Chenakin

Tutorial: Professional Development Activities to Enhance Your Career—Gary Breed

Editorial: Technical Discourse—One Idea Always Leads to AnotherGary Breed

Technology Report: University Research News

Design Notes: A Few Notes for the Laboratory


JUNE 2008
Vol. 7 No. 6

Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer—Part 2: Component SelectionAlexander Chenakin

IP2 and IP3 Design Considerations for a Direct Conversion I/Q Receiver—Doug Stuetzle

A Constant Mismatch Analysis of Power RF Transistors Using EDA ToolsJohn Pritiskutch and Craig Rotay

Tutorial: A Review of Common Line-Section Directional Couplers—Gary Breed

Editorial: Miscellaneous Comments on Diverse TopicsGary Breed

Technology Report: Wireless Receiver Design Emphasizes Direct Conversion

Design Notes: Explore Software Defined Radio on a Budget


JULY 2008
Vol. 7 No. 7

Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer—Part 3: From Sketch to ProductAlexander Chenakin

Software Enhances the Design and Analysis of Tunable Circuits—Dale D. Henkes

Determining the CW Power Rating of Coaxial ComponentsAndrew Wierback

Tutorial: Manufacturers' Efforts Simplify Power Measurement for Specific Standards—Gary Breed

Editorial: Some Comments in Praise of Industrial ApplicationsGary Breed

Technology Report: Digital Broadcasting Update: Changes are On Track

Design Notes: Reader Feedback



 


 



 




 


 

 
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