Chapter 1
RF Microelectronics Principles
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
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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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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