Chapter 1

RF Microelectronics Principles

RF behavior of passive components (resistors, caps, inductors)

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Transmission line theory basics

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Smith Chart and impedance matching networks

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S-parameters and network analysis

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Noise figure and sensitivity

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Chapter 2

Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)

LNA top-level topologies and design parameters

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Input matching strategies (Inductive degeneration)

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Noise optimization techniques

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Linearity and intermodulation distortion (IIP3)

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Wideband and narrowband LNA designs

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Chapter 3

Mixers

Mixer fundamentals and conversion gain

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Active mixers (Gilbert cell mixer)

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Passive mixers operation

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Noise and linearity trade-offs in mixers

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Port-to-port isolation techniques

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Chapter 4

Oscillators and Frequency Synthesizers

LC oscillators and phase noise theory (Leeson's model)

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Cross-coupled oscillator design

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Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO) tuning range

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Integer-N and Fractional-N frequency synthesizers

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Phase-Locked Loops for RF applications

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Chapter 5

Power Amplifiers (PA) and Transceivers

Classes of Power Amplifiers (Class A, B, AB, C)

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Switching PAs (Class D, E, F)

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Impedance matching for PAs and efficiency

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Transceiver architectures (Heterodyne vs Homodyne)

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Direct-conversion receiver issues (DC offset, Flicker noise)

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