Modern Communications Receiver Design and Technology (Artech House Intelligence and Information Operations) - Hardcover

Drentea, Cornell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596933097 ISBN 13: 9781596933095

Publisher: Artech House, 2010

Synopsis

This comprehensive sourcebook thoroughly explores the state-of-the-art in communications receivers, providing detailed practical guidance for constructing an actual high dynamic range receiver from system design to packaging. You also find clear explanations of the technical underpinnings that you need to understand for your work in the field . This cutting-edge reference presents the latest information on modern superheterodyne receivers, dynamic range, mixers, oscillators, complex coherent synthesizers, automatic gain control, Dsp and software radios. You find in-depth discussions on system design, including coverage of all pertinent data and tools. Moreover, the book offers you a solid understanding of packaging and mechanical considerations, as well as a look at tomorrow's receiver technology, including new Bragg-cell applications for ultra-wideband electronic warfare receivers. This one-stop resource is packed with over 300 illustrations that support critical topics throughout.

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About the Author

Cornel Drentea is a technical consultant with over 40 years of industry experience. He was previously a senior engineer/scientist at Hughes/Ratheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona. He is the author of over 80 technical papers and articles, as well as another popular book in the field. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute at the University of Bucharest.

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596933097
• ISBN 13: 9781596933095
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 486