Radio-Frequency Electronics: Circuits and Applications

If, however, your quest is to dust the cobwebs or get your mind around the 'mysterious' world of RF electronics, this book will be very usefull. Jon's vast experience shows through in the diversity of information, not necessarily the depth of it, which is good for people like me that want to know a little of everything in order to properly frame what I am about to immerse myself in.
In the case of RF Electronics, I would highly recommend Chris Bowick's book "RF Circuit Design" as a companion to this book for those wanting more in depth information at the design/circuit level & for those seeking some more testing guidance to Joseph J. Carr's book "Practical Radio Frequency Test & Measurement". Lastly, if you are either HAM or magnetics-centric, I Highly recommend Jerry Sevick's book "Transmission Line Trasformers". These four books will give you a very solid library & if you are doing PCB layouts, spend the money on Tim Williams "Circuit Designers Companion", it will pay for itself in your first layout with a new engineer. In our experience, these have been the "Fabulous Five", so to speak, of RF Electronics.
This second, updated edition of the best-selling Radio-Frequency Electronics introduces the basic concepts and key circuits of radio-frequency systems. It covers the fundamental principles applying to all radio devices, from wireless single-chip data transceivers to high-power broadcast transmitters. This new edition is extensively revised and expanded throughout, including additional chapters on radar, digital modulation, GPS navigation, and S-parameter circuit analysis. New worked examples and end-of-chapter problems are included to aid and test understanding of the topics covered, as well as numerous extra figures to provide a visual aid to learning. Key topics covered include filters, amplifiers, oscillators, modulators, low-noise amplifiers, phase lock loops, transformers, waveguides, and antennas. Assuming no prior knowledge of radio electronics, this is a perfect introduction to the subject. It is an ideal textbook for junior or senior courses in electrical engineering, as well as an invaluable reference for professional engineers in this area.