Noise in High-Frequency Circuits and Oscillators - by Burkhard Schiek & Ilona Rolfes & Heinz-Jürgen Siweris (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A classroom-tested book addressing key issues of electricalnoise

This book examines noise phenomena in linear and nonlinearhigh-frequency circuits from both qualitative and quantitativeperspectives. The authors explore important noise mechanisms usingequivalent sources and analytical and numerical methods. Readerslearn how to manage electrical noise to improve the sensitivity andresolution of communication, navigation, measurement, and otherelectronic systems.

Noise in High-Frequency Circuits and Oscillators has its originsin a university course taught by the authors. As a result, it isthoroughly classroom-tested and carefully structured to facilitatelearning. Readers are given a solid foundation in the basics thatallows them to proceed to more advanced and sophisticated themessuch as computer-aided noise simulation of high-frequencycircuits.

Following a discussion of mathematical and system-orientedfundamentals, the book covers:

• Noise of linear one- and two-ports
• Measurement of noise parameters
• Noise of diodes and transistors
• Parametric circuits
• Noise in nonlinear circuits
• Noise in oscillators
• Quantization noise

Each chapter contains a set of numerical and analytical problemsthat enable readers to apply their newfound knowledge to real-worldproblems. Solutions are provided in the appendices.

With their many years of classroom experience, the authors havedesigned a book that is ideal for graduate students in engineeringand physics. It also addresses key issues and points to solutionsfor engineers working in the burgeoning satellite and wirelesscommunications industries.

From the Back Cover

A classroom-tested book addressing key issues of electrical noise

This book examines noise phenomena in linear and nonlinear high-frequency circuits from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. The authors explore important noise mechanisms using equivalent sources and analytical and numerical methods. Readers learn how to manage electrical noise to improve the sensitivity and resolution of communication, navigation, measurement, and other electronic systems.

Noise in High-Frequency Circuits and Oscillators has its origins in a university course taught by the authors. As a result, it is thoroughly classroom-tested and carefully structured to facilitate learning. Readers are given a solid foundation in the basics that allows them to proceed to more advanced and sophisticated themes such as computer-aided noise simulation of high-frequency circuits.

Following a discussion of mathematical and system-oriented fundamentals, the book covers:

• Noise of linear one- and two-ports
• Measurement of noise parameters
• Noise of diodes and transistors
• Parametric circuits
• Noise in nonlinear circuits
• Noise in oscillators
• Quantization noise

Each chapter contains a set of numerical and analytical problems that enable readers to apply their newfound knowledge to real-world problems. Solutions are provided in the appendices.

With their many years of classroom experience, the authors have designed a book that is ideal for graduate students in engineering and physics. It also addresses key issues and points to solutions for engineers working in the burgeoning satellite and wireless communications industries.

Review Quotes

"...a complete and organized document where [the reader will] find well-structured and in depth material on electrical noise in high-frequency circuits." (IEEE Circuits & Devices Magazine, November/December 2006)

About the Author

BURKHARD SCHIEK, PhD, is Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department of Ruhr- Universität Bochum.

ILONA ROLFES, PhD, is Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department of Universität Hannover.

HEINZ-JÜRGEN SIWERIS, PhD, is Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Applied Science in Regensburg.