Modern Communications Receiver Design a (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781596933095)

This comprehensive sourcebook thoroughly explores the state-of-the-art in communications receivers, providing detailed practical guidance for constructing an actual high dynamic range receiver from system design to packaging. You also find clear explanations of the technical underpinnings that you need to understand for your work in the field . This cutting-edge reference presents the latest information on modern superheterodyne receivers, dynamic range, mixers, oscillators, complex coherent synthesizers, automatic gain control, DSP and software radios. You find in-depth discussions on system design, including coverage of all pertinent data and tools. Moreover, the book offers you a solid understanding of packaging and mechanical considerations, as well as a look at tomorrows receiver technology, including new Bragg-cell applications for ultra-wideband electronic warfare receivers. This one-stop resource is packed with over 300 illustrations that support critical topics throughout.

Author: Cornell Drentea
ISBN-10: 1596933097
ISBN-13: 9781596933095
Publisher: Artech House Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/30/2010
Pages: 488
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.51lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.20w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2010 pg. 160