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Robert A. Witte's comprehensive reference manual evaluates the theory of spectrum and network measurements in the 0 to 500 MHz frequency range and relates to real, on-the-job practice in a way readers are sure to understand. Numerical examples and figures help readers test their understanding of the material.Coverage includes the latest digital signal processing techniques (FFT analyzers and averaging) as well as common measurement applications (modulation, distortion, noise, transmission, and reflection measurements).Content Highlights:*Chapter 1 introduces spectrum and network measurements.*Chapter 2 covers the often misunderstood concept of decibels.*Chapter 3 summarizes the Fourier Theory — the theoretical basis for spectrum analysis.*Chapters 4 and 5 present the two main types of spectrum analyzers (FFT analyzers and swept analyzers).*Chapters 6 through 9 explore several important measurement applications such as those mentioned above.*Chapters 11 and 12 examine transmission lines and measurement connection techniques.*Chapter 13 introduces two-port measurement connection theory — the basis for network analysis.*Chapters 14 through 16 discuss network analyzers and their use in making transmission and reflection measurements.*Chapter 17 concludes with a discussion of instrument performance and specifications. Robert Witte is originally from Indiana and received a BSEE degree from Purdue University in 1978. He joined Hewlett-Packard Company that same year and has spent his career working in the area of electronic test instruments, first with HP and later with Agilent Technologies. Bob has contributed to the development of spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and digital oscilloscopes and has two patents relating to that work. While working at HP, he received an MSEE degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Recently, he received a master's degree in Management of Technology (MSMOT) from the National Technological University. Bob has worked in a broad collection of technologies, including analog/RF circuits, digital circuits and software design at a number of HP/Agilent locations. He has held a variety of engineering management positions within HP and Agilent. Bob is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Bob is the author of numerous journal and conference papers on test instrumentations and is the author of Spectrum and Network Measurements, (Noble Publishing) and Electronic Test Instruments (Prentice-Hall). He taught circuit theory and electronics at North Carolina A&T State University as the HP visiting professor and at Colorado Technical University as an adjunct professor. Bob Witte is married with two teenage daughters and resides in Monument, CO. His hobbies include amateur radio, electronics, sailing and backpacking. His web page is at http://www.rwitte.com/. Tags: spectrum and network measurements |
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