MARCH 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 3

The Yin-Yang of Matching: Part 1—Basic Matching Concepts—Randy Rhea

Open RFIC Design Platform Integrates Highly-Capable Design Tools—Thomas Quan

Guidelines for Improving the RF Immunity of Audio Amplifiers—Kymberly Schmidt

Tutorial: A Comparison of RFIC Fabrication Technologies

Editorial: Convergence: Moving Toward the 'Perfect' Internet—Breed

Technology Report: Proprietary Systems are Viable Options for Short-Range

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APRIL 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 4

Procedures for High Power Swept Compression Measurements—Anthony J. Bichler

The Yin-Yang of Matching: Part 2—Practical Matching Techniques—Randy Rhea

Tutorial: Understanding Mixers From a Switching Perspectiv

Editorial: The Well-Rounded High Frequency Engineer—Breed

Technology Report: EDA Tools Improve Through Programming Advances and User Feedback

Design Notes

MAY 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 5

High Efficiency, High Linearity, GaN HEMT Amplifiers for WiMAX Applications—S. Wood, P. Smith, W. Pribble, R. Pengelly, & J. Crescenzi

High Performance Active Mixer Overcomes RF Transmitter Design Challenges—James Wong

Microwave Coupler Feeds Outdoor Antenna Through Walls—G. Knapp

Tutorial: On-Wafer Testing Verifies IC Performance and Process Yield

Editorial: Diverse Applications Offer Balance for Wireless Convergence—Breed

Technology Report: A Growing Number of Applications Boosts mm-Wave Technology

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New Books
 

JUNE 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 6

Broadband Amplifier Gain Slope Equalization with a Single Passive Component—Alen Fejzuli, Ray Kaarsberg, and Nelson Roldan

A 1 to 2 GHz, 50 Watt Push-Pull Power Amplifier Using SiC MESFETs—Raymond Pengelly and Carl Janke

Tutorial: Fundamentals of Passive Component Behavior at High Frequencies—Gary Breed

Editorial: It Takes Analog Performance to Make a Digital Radio—Breed

Technology Report: Sensors and Sensor Networks are Growing Applications

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JULY 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 7

2-22 GHz Continuously Variable Attenuator Has Low IMD and Flat Response—Alexander Chenakin and A.P.S. Khanna

Experiments with Microwave Coherence Tomography: Part 1—Jiri Polivka

Tutorial: Feedback Fundamentals: Basic Concepts and Circuit Topologies—Gary Breed

Editorial: The Importance of Electromagnetic Compatibility—Breed

Technology Report: Low Frequency Applications Maintain High Interest

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AUGUST 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 8

Systemizing the Design of Broadband Class-A RF Power Amplifiers—Firas Mohammed Ali, The Higher Institute of Yefren

Experiments with Microwave Coherence Tomography: Part 2—Jiri Polivka, Spacek Labs, Inc.

Field Installation of Cables and Connectors for MRI Systems—Kevin Moyher, Times Microwave Systems

Tutorial:Guidelines for Using Manufacture-Provided Reference Designs—Gary Breed

Editorial: Those Clichés About Education are Often True—Gary Breed

Technology Report: Engineering Education: Embracing Wireless and Moving Beyond

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SEPTEMBER 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 9

Adaptive Digital Baseband Predistortion for RF Power Amplifier Linearization— Rahul Gupta, Saad Ahmad, Reinhold Ludwig, and John McNeill, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Optimize the Buffer Amplifier / ADC Connection—Joe Dipilato, Dan Terlep, and Tanja Hofner, Maxin Integrated Products

New Instruments Feature Performance, Lower Cost and Connectivity—Agilent Technologies

Tutorial: Noise and Spurious in Digital Systems and Digitized Signals—Gary Breed

Editorial: Where Do You Find Answers to Your Design Questions?—Gary Breed

Technology Report: Everyone Needs to Understand High Speed Digital Design Techniques

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OCTOBER 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 10

Minimization of DDS Spurious Content in Multi-Channel Systems—Ryan Groulx and Shawn Mason, Rockwell Collin

Micromachining Concept on GaAs and a mm-Wave Oscillator Example—Kamaljeet Singh and Surendra Pal, ISRO Satellite Centre

Upconverting LTCC Mixer Targets Instrumentation Applications—Mini-Circuits

Tutorial: Making the Build-or-Buy Decision—Balancing Cost, Time and Performance—Gary Breed

Book Reviews: Wideband Amplifiers and Classic Works in RF Engineering

Editorial: Finding the Power to Run All Those Portable Electronics—Gary Breed

Technology Report: News of Recent Military System Deployments
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NOVEMBER 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 11

Radiated Power and Field Strength from UHF ISM Transmitters—Larry Burgess

Improving Test Times with Fast Frequency, Amplitude and Waveform Switching—Heather Lane

Tutorial: Designing Analog Circuits for Digital Signal Processing—Gary Breed

Editorial: 'Macro' and 'Micro' Engineering are Growth Areas—Gary Breed

Technology Report: Techniques and Technologies for High-Frequency Interconnections

Design Notes
 

DECEMBER 2006 — Vol. 5 No. 12

InP Provides Improved Low Voltage Wireless PA Performance—Michael Gaynor

Achieving Connector Performance with Stacked Boards in Cell Phones—Ted Worroll

Simulation Results of Phase Noise of PLL Functional Blocks in 0.35 um SiGe Technology—M. Ain Rehman

Development of a JTRS / SINCGARS Ultra-Broadband Airborne Blade Antenna—Joseph R. Jahoda

Editorial: Engineering Conferences Fill Many Needs—Gary Breed

Technology Report: Optical Technology: A Look into the (Near) Future

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