Introduction to RF and Wireless Technology (Second Edition)

Author: Weisman (Weisman/C.J.) / Liu Zhihua et al
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Carl J. Weisman has extensive contact with non-technical personnel in the RF device and subsystem sales chain and has conducted a significant amount of sales training for RF manufacturers' agents and distributors, including Avnet/Penstock, Richardson Electronics, Sertek, TTL, and Lnsight Electronics. He is now a consultant providing market communication and technical analysis for high-tech companies. Introducing the basic knowledge and key technologies of wireless communication systems, including concepts, technologies, devices, and systems. CDMA, GPS, broadband fixed wireless, wireless internet, Bluetooth, and smart antennas, to help you understand the new revolution in wireless communication technologies. It is highly suitable for market personnel, investors, technical writers, PR experts, and other non-technical engineers. In recent years, wireless communication systems have rapidly developed worldwide, with new technologies continuously emerging, primarily due to the ongoing advancements in RF hardware processing technology. From the first-generation analog cellular mobile communication to the currently widely used second-generation digital cellular mobile communication, and to the third-generation mobile communication characterized by broadband and multimedia services, there has been significant growth in both user numbers and service scope, as well as service quality. To date, China's mobile users have exceeded 300 million, rivaling the of fixed-line telephone services. As foundational knowledge in this field, Carl J. Weisman, with his years of work experience, has written "The Essential Guide to RF and Wireless" (Introduction to RF and Wireless Technology) in a humorous and engaging manner with concise and clear content. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts and main RF devices in wireless communication, using digital mobile phones as an example to detail the fundamental knowledge of wireless communication systems. The book offers a detailed explanation of the basic RF hardware and wireless communication systems from the concept to the working principles, and systematically and specifically introduces the key technologies and systems that have emerged during the development of wireless communication systems, such as broadcasting, radar, point-to-point microwave, and mobile phone systems. It also briefly introduces the key technologies in newer fields of wireless communication, such as broadband fixed wireless communication, wireless networks, and mobile internet. Since the content of the book focuses on understanding the main concepts of RF hardware and wireless systems, it is suitable for beginners in RF and wireless communication, as well as for self-study reference for professionals in the field. The book has been translated by Liu Zhihua, a senior engineer with a background in communication, and Li Ping and Ms. Xu Hongyan, outstanding graduate students. The electrical circuit symbols in the book retain their original form. Due to the limited proficiency of the translators, some inaccuracies or errors may inevitably occur. We sincerely welcome criticism and corrections from colleagues in the communication industry and readers.