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JANUARY 2008 Vol. 7 No. 1
Predicting Probable Cavity Resonance with a 3D EM Tool—Yeap 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 Suppliers—Gary 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 Coupler—Robert 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 Information—Gary 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 Design—Todd 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 Times—Gary 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 Wafers—Kamaljeet 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 Access—Gary 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 Architecture—Frank 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 Another—Gary 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 Selection—Alexander 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 Tools—John Pritiskutch and Craig Rotay Tutorial: A Review of Common Line-Section Directional Couplers—Gary Breed Editorial: Miscellaneous Comments on Diverse Topics—Gary 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 Product—Alexander Chenakin
Software Enhances the Design and Analysis of Tunable Circuits—Dale D. Henkes
Determining the CW Power Rating of Coaxial Components—Andrew Wierback Tutorial: Manufacturers' Efforts Simplify Power Measurement for Specific Standards—Gary Breed Editorial: Some Comments in Praise of Industrial Applications—Gary Breed Technology Report: Digital Broadcasting Update: Changes are On Track Design Notes: Reader Feedback
AUGUST 2008 Vol. 7 No. 8
Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer—Part 4: Improving Performance—Alexander Chenakin
RF MEMS: Maturing Technology is Getting Ready for Primetime—Kamaljeet Singh and K. Nagachenchiah
BAW Flip-Chip Switched Filter Bank Delivers Dramatic Form Factor Reduction—Steve Mahon, Joshua Zepess and Mark Andrews Best Practices for Making Accurate WiMAX™ Channel-Power Measurements—David Huynh and Bob Nelson
Tutorial: High Speed Digital Design Benefits from Recent EDA Tool Developments—Gary Breed Editorial: The Value of WiMAX and Other Broadband Wireless Formats—Gary Breed Technology Report: WiMAX Rollout Continues Progress Toward 4G Wireless Design Notes: A Few High Speed Design Notes
SEPTEMBER 2008 Vol. 7 No. 9
High-Efficiency Power Amplifiers: Turning the Pages of Forgotten History —Andrei Grebennikov
Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer—Part 5: Advanced Techniques—Alexander Chenakin
Tutorial: EDA Tool Options for Advanced High Speed and Wireless Design—Gary Breed
Editorial: The Challenge of Top Performance in Military & Aerospace—Gary Breed
Technology Report: Recent Activities in Standards and Regulations
Design Notes: Some Notes on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
OCTOBER 2008 Vol. 7 No. 10
Cut Part Count and Increase Dynamic Range in the Hybrid Coupled Attenuator—Chin-Leong Lim
Beamforming Boosts the Range and Capacity of WiMAX Networks—Paul Sergeant and Tong Swan Pang
Tutorial: A Review of the Major Types of RF and Microwave Coaxial Connectors—Gary Breed Editorial: Work on Technology While You Worry About the Economy—Gary Breed Technology Report: Innovative Packaging Puts Multiple Technologies into a Single Device Design Notes: FCC News
NOVEMBER 2008 Vol. 7 No. 11
A Wide Dynamic Range Playback System for Radar Signals—David Friedman & Paul Hiller
Evolution of Broadband Signal Measurement and Analysis—Dennis Handlon
A Satellite Telemetry Transmitting System with Pre-Modulation Filtering—D.V. Ramana, R. Jolie, V.S. Rao & S. Pal
Tutorial: An Introduction to Defected Ground Structures in Microstrip Circuits—Gary Breed Editorial: Working from the Ground up. A Lesson from the Election—Gary Breed Technology Report: Trends in Test & Measurement: New Test Requirements, New Technologies Design Notes: Jitter and Phase Noise Relationships
DECEMBER 2008 Vol. 7 No. 12
A High Efficiency Doherty Amplifier with Digital Predistortion for WiMAX—Simon Wood, Ray Pengelly & Jim Crescenzi
Simulating and Designing a PLL Frequency Synthesizer for GSM Communications—Samir Kameche, Mohammed Feham & Mohamed Kameche
Tutorial: Design Notes for Laminates and Other Substrate Materials—Gary Breed Editorial: U.S. Digital Television Transition Issues: Both Good and Bad—Gary Breed Technology Report: A Review of Wireless Business and Technology Design Notes: A Few Common Design Tradeoffs
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