Learn the basics of performing tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Provides immediate applications, test set-ups, procedures, and interpretation of results. Contents: RF electronic measurements; RF components for test and measurement; the Smith Chart; signal sources and signal generators; spectrum and network analyzers; power measurement; time, frequency and period measurements; receiver measurements; transmitter measurements (AM, SSB, FM, PM); RF amplifier measurements; antenna pattern measurement; antenna and transmission line measurements; L-C measurements; time domain reflectometry.
348 pages. © 1999, published by Newnes.