which books are best for LNA, PA designs?

[antenna_abc]

Hi, I have a question about the LNA and PA designs.

Right now which books are best for the amplifier design at RF/microwave ranges? It should not only include the basic formula, but also the pros and cons of the up-to-date techniques. It is also better to include some practical measurement, layout issues. Thanks.

 

[kspalla]

I prefer Gonzalez and latest application notes from Agilent.

 

[Abhishekabs]

Hi antenna_abc there are many posts in this forum on books of RF & microwave.
Please refer the discussions.
you will get many names of books
& finally may get confused which to refer!

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Start with Gozalez's book if you are new in RF design.

 

[antenna_abc]

Thanks, all. Would you tell me what is the name of Gozalez's book? Thanks.

 

[Abhishekabs]

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Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design (2nd Edition)
by Guillermo Gonzalez

Enjoy
Abhishekabs

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Rf Power Amplifiers
by Mihai Albulet

This book also sounds good.

Also as suggested by Kspalla
refer Agilent notes.
Best of luck

 

[khouly]

for PA check steve cripps books , they are very good books in PA design

Khouly

 

[purian]

is there anyone who have the latest application notes from Agilent,plz share with us,thank you!i'm looking forward to it！

 

[kspalla]

Now Agilent is Avago technologies for discrete components.
You can get more details on the below link

 

[si14]

If you need Gonzales I can also upload it for you.
PM me if needed.

 

[paow]

I prefer Reinhold Ludwig and Pavel Bretchko,"RF Circuit Design Theory and Application",Prentice Hall.

 

[w84811]

I prefer Reinhold Ludwig and Pavel Bretchko,"RF Circuit Design Theory and Application",Prentice Hall.

Yes, it's a pretty basic and good book!

 

[paow]

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