Electromagnetics Explained: A Handbook for Wireless/ RF, EMC, and High-Speed Electronics

by Ron Schmitt Former Director of Electrical Engineering,Sensor Research and Development Corp. Orono, Maine

Overview

Based on familiar circuit theory and basic physics, this book serves as an invaluable reference for both analog and digital engineers alike. For those who work with analog RF, this book is a must-have resource. With computers and networking equipment of the 21st century running at such high frequencies, it is now crucial for digital designers to understand electromagnetic fields, radiation and transmission lines. This knowledge is necessary for maintaining signal integrity and achieving EMC compliance. Since many digital designers are lacking in analog design skills, let alone electromagnetics, an easy-to-read but informative book on electromagnetic topics should be considered a welcome addition to their professional libraries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750674034
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/13/2002
Series:	EDN Series for Design Engineers
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ron Schmitt is the director of electrical engineering support for Sensor Research and Development Corp. in Orono, Maine. He manages the group responsible for electronics design for chemical-sensor research and products. He has a BSEE from Cornell University and an MSEE from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Maine.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Survey of the Electromagnetic SpectrumFundamentals of Electric FieldsFundamentals of Magnetic FieldsElectrodynamicsRadiationRelativity and Quantum PhysicsThe Hidden SchematicTransmission LinesWaveguides and ShieldsCircuits as Guides for Waves and S-ParametersAntennas: How to Make Circuits That RadiateEMC (Part I: Basics, Part II: PCB Techniques, Part III: Cabling)Lenses, Dishes, and Antenna ArraysDiffractionFrequency Dependence of Materials, Thermal Radiation, and NoiseElectrical Engineering Book Recommendations

Editorial Reviews

"Providing a comprehensive and practical understanding of electromagnetic fields and the principles necessary for circuit design at RF, this book is a helpful resource for analog and digital engineers alike." —Poptronics

From the Publisher

Many engineers face a large gap between the elegant simplicity of Maxwell's equations and the practical aspects of electromagnetic issues. Electromagnetics Explained by Ron Schmitt bridges that chasm, starting with basics and fundamentals and then smoothly moving to electromagnetic fields; radiated waves; nonideal components; transmission lines; shielding; s-parameters; antennas; electromagnetic-compatibility issues; and advanced topics, such as lenses, dish and antenna arrays, diffraction, and frequency dependence of materials. It uses equations when necessary and also uses a straightforward, nonacademic style to provide readers with an intuitive grasp of the issues. The numerous drawings illuminate the points of the text, such as field patterns, current flows, and component models, and add to the readability of this book. Each chapter also has extensive references.

EDN

..."The author pulled together a bunch of concepts in electromagnetics, and related them to real world problems. We found it a very refreshing (and useful approach. Easy to read with lots of good stuff.

EMI GURU