34 Best Books on RF Design

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on RF Design, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of RF Design Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on RF Design below.

1. RF System Design and RF IC Design

 
1."Transistor Level Modeling for Analog/RF IC Design" by Wladyslaw Grabinski and Bart Nauwelaers
“Transistor Level Modeling for Analog/RF IC Design” Book Review: This book includes a broad spectrum of topics and is recommended for researchers and practitioners working with MOSFET devices and models, as well as those involved in compact model development. It covers numerical TCAD modeling and parameter extraction, space-level simulation, and model standardization. Ph.D. students can benefit from studying this book.

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2."Charge–Based MOS Transistor Modeling: The EKV Model for Low–Power and RF IC Design" by Christian C Enz and Eric A Vittoz
“Charge–Based MOS Transistor Modeling: The EKV Model for Low–Power and RF IC Design” Book Review: This book provides calculations ranging from simple to complex and gives a brief account of process-dependent device parameters. It describes the EKV charge-based model of the MOS transistor for design and simulation of low-power analog and RF ICs. The book is divided into three parts: the basic long-channel intrinsic charge-based model, the extended charge-based model, and the high-frequency model. It is a useful resource for engineers and circuit designers, and can also serve as a guide for advanced students in electrical and computer engineering.

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3."Advances in Analog and RF IC Design for Wireless Communication Systems" by Gabriele Manganaro and Domine M W Leenaerts
“Advances in Analog and RF IC Design for Wireless Communication Systems” Book Review: The primary focus of this book is wireless infrastructure, providing a technical introduction to the subject. The book also discusses highly integrated systems for handsets and mobile devices. The topics covered include power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, modulators, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and single-chip radios. The book also covers research topics and their potential, with references, introductions, and the latest results included. This book is useful for university and industrial researchers interested in the subject.

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4."Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers: A Complete Design Workflow" by Hector Solar Ruiz and Roc Berenguer Pérez
“Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers: A Complete Design Workflow” Book Review: This book presents a comprehensive guide to the development of direct CMOS power amplifiers, from initial design stages to final IC implementation and testing. The authors focus on the design principles of inductors for power applications and cover their measurement and characterization. The book proposes a novel model that simplifies designs in terms of transistor sizing, required inductor quality factors, or minimum supply voltage. New techniques and architectures are also introduced. The proposed model takes into account the limitations that CMOS processes can impose on implementation. In addition, the book provides various optimization methods and designs. This resource is beneficial for semiconductor designers and researchers in the field.

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5."RF System Design of Transceivers for Wireless Communications" by Qizheng Gu
“RF System Design of Transceivers for Wireless Communications” Book Review: This book is designed for RF engineers and systematically explains RF systems design methods. It provides detailed explanations of their design formulas with a focus on designing mobile station transmitter and receiver systems, as well as transceiver design for wireless systems, such as WLAN.

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6."Microwave and RF Design: A Systems Approach (Electromagnetic Waves)" by Michael Steer
“Microwave and RF Design: A Systems Approach (Electromagnetic Waves)” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the design of microwave and RF systems. The book covers topics including transmission line theory, network analysis, impedance matching, and noise analysis. It also includes chapters on microwave amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and filters. The book is highly recommended for students and professionals in the field of electrical engineering.

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7."Practical RF System Design (Wiley - IEEE)" by William F Egan
“Practical RF System Design (Wiley – IEEE)” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide to the design of radio frequency (RF) systems. It covers RF system design from concept to implementation, with an emphasis on practical design techniques. The book includes chapters on system analysis, RF components, signal sources and modulation, filters and matching networks, amplifiers, and more. It also includes real-world examples, design equations, and practical design tips.

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8."Introduction to RF Equipment and System Design (Radar Library)" by Pekka Eskelinen
“Introduction to RF Equipment and System Design (Radar Library)” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide for beginners in the field of RF engineering. The book covers the fundamental concepts of RF design and system engineering, including radio spectrum and propagation, signal analysis, modulation techniques, amplifiers, mixers, filters, and antennas. The book also discusses practical RF system design, with chapters on system analysis, transceiver design, and radar systems. This is an ideal resource for students and professionals looking to gain a thorough understanding of RF design.

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2. CMOS RF Circuit Design

 
1."CMOS RF Circuit Design for Reliability and Variability (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)" by Jiann-Shiun Yuan
CMOS RF Circuit Design for Reliability and Variability (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Book Review: This book focuses on reliability issues in CMOS RF circuit design. It specifically addresses device reliability and process variations on RF transmitter and receiver circuits, making it a valuable resource for semiconductor device and circuit engineers. The book provides analytical equations, experimental data, and circuit simulations to illustrate the impact of device reliability issues on RF circuit performance, including the effects of aging and process variations. By examining typical reliability issues in the device and technology level, the reader will gain a clear understanding of how these issues affect the performance of RF wireless transceiver circuits.

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2."High Data Rate Transmitter Circuits: RF CMOS Design and Techniques for Design Automation (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science)" by Michiel Steyaert and C J de Ranter
High Data Rate Transmitter Circuits: RF CMOS Design and Techniques for Design Automation: 747 (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science) Book Review: This practical guide provides an introduction to designing key RF building blocks used in high-data-rate transmitters, with a focus on CMOS circuit techniques applicable to oscillators and upconverters. The book is written in an easily accessible manner without compromising technical details.

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3."CMOS Circuit Design for RF Sensors" by Gunnar Gudnason
“CMOS Circuit Design for RF Sensors” Book Review: This book focuses on CMOS circuit design for sensors and actuators in wireless RF systems, with a specific emphasis on implantable transducers for biomedical applications like nerve signal sensing and electrical stimulation. The book presents innovative principles and techniques for regulating power to the sensors and delivering data and power in an embedded transducer system. A significant challenge in such systems is power transmission through an RF interface, which is addressed in the book.

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4."MOSFET Technologies for Double-Pole Four-Throw Radio-Frequency Switch (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)" by Viranjay M Srivastava and Ghanshyam Singh
“MOSFET Technologies for Double-Pole Four-Throw Radio-Frequency Switch: 122 (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)”Book Review: This book is a comprehensive exploration and analysis of various MOSFET technologies utilized for the design of advanced communication systems Double-Pole Four-Throw (DP4T) RF switches. The authors investigate the use of Double-Gate (DG) MOSFET and Cylindrical Surrounding double gate (CSDG) MOSFET in the DP4T RF switch design. The impact of high dielectric material HFO2 on the design of these MOSFETs is examined. The coverage includes an analysis of switching parameters of Single-Gate MOSFET and Double-Gate MOSFET, as well as the testing of MOSFET parameters using image acquisition. This book provides a comprehensive reference for the latest advancements in Double-Gate MOSFET, Cylindrical Surrounding double gate MOSFET, and HFO2-based MOSFET design. It explains the design of RF switches using these technologies and simulates the switches, verifies parameters, and discusses the feasibility of devices and switches.

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5."RF CMOS Power Amplifiers: Theory, Design and Implementation (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science)" by Mona M Hella and Mohammed Ismail
RF CMOS Power Amplifiers: Theory, Design and Implementation: 659 (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science) Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide on the design and testing of CMOS RF power amplifiers for emerging wireless standards. The book covers the design principles and theory of CMOS power amplifiers, including the models and tradeoffs involved in designing both linear and nonlinear power amplifiers. It also provides design examples of RF CMOS power amplifiers for short distance wireless applications such as Bluetooth and WLAN, as well as multi-standard platforms. The book also discusses the design aspects of RF circuits in deep submicron CMOS. This reference book is useful for RF IC design experts, RD and R&D managers in the industry, and graduate students conducting research in wireless semiconductor IC design, particularly with CMOS technology. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the design of CMOS RF power amplifiers.

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3. RF and Microwave Circuit Design

 
1."100 Ads Design Examples: Based on the Textbook: RF and Microwave Circuit Design" by Ali A Behagi
“100 Ads Design Examples: Based on the Textbook: RF and Microwave Circuit Design” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to RF and microwave circuit design, complemented by practical examples. It features the use of Keysight’s Advanced Design System (ADS) software, the most widely used system for designing communication systems. This book is an ideal resource for students seeking to expand their career prospects. To gain a full understanding of the material, readers should read and comprehend the book thoroughly.

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2."Advanced RF and Microwave Circuit Design: The Ultimate Guide to Superior Design" by Matthew M Radmanesh
“Advanced RF and Microwave Circuit Design: The Ultimate Guide to Superior Design” Book Review: This book is a quick guide to master this subject. It provides information on electronic, measurement, and design principles, which can aid in better understanding. The book covers a wide range of materials and includes scientific postulates and axioms that form the basis for any engineering sciences.

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3."Scattering Parameters in RF and Microwave Circuit Analysis and Design 2016" by Janusz A Dobrowolski
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4."RF and Microwave Circuit and Component Design for Wireless Systems (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering)" by Kai Chang and Inder Bahl
“RF and Microwave Circuit and Component Design for Wireless Systems (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering)” Book Review: This book covers hardware and circuit designs and is intended for engineers working in wireless communications, including practicing engineers and technicians. It provides useful information on RF, microwaves, communications, solid-state devices, and radar.

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5."Microwave and RF Circuits: Analysis, Synthesis and Design (Microwave Library)" by Max W Medley
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6."The RF and Microwave Circuit Design Cookbook (Microwave Library)" by Stephen A Maas
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7."RF and Microwave Circuit Design for Wireless Communications (Microwave Library)" by Lawrence Larson
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8."RF/Microwave Circuit Design for Wireless Applications" by Ulrich L Rohde and David P Newkirk
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9."Introduction to Microwave Circuits: Radio Frequency and Design Applications (IEEE Press Series on RF and Microwave Technology)" by Robert J Weber
“Introduction to Microwave Circuits: Radio Frequency and Design Applications (IEEE Press Series on RF and Microwave Technology)” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of microwave circuit analysis and design. The book covers topics such as transmission lines, impedance matching, microwave network analysis, microwave amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and filters. With clear explanations and numerous examples, this book is a valuable resource for both students and professionals in the field of microwave engineering.

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10."RF Coils for MRI (eMagRes Books)" by J Thomas Vaughan and John R Griffiths
“RF Coils for MRI (eMagRes Books)” Book Review: This book is designed for researchers, engineering students, radiologists, and scientists engaged in the study of FR and MR coils. It assists in achieving clinical and experimental results in building coils and covers various systems, including multiple element phase arrays, electronically controlled, and cryogenically cooled probe heads. It provides a discussion on sources of component materials and consulting and engineering services involved. The book provides detailed coverage of the implementation and theory of operation of the MR coil system.

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4. Mixed Signal and RF Design

 
1."Analog Circuit Design: RF Circuits: Wide band, Front-Ends, DAC's, Design Methodology and Verification for RF and Mixed-Signal Systems, Low Power and Low Voltage" by Michiel Steyaert and Arthur H M van Roermund
“Analog Circuit Design: RF Circuits: Wide Band, Front-Ends, DAC’s, Design Methodology and Verification for RF and Mixed-Signal Systems, Low Power and Low Voltage” Book Review: This book consists of 18 tutorials from the 14th workshop on Advances in Analog Circuit Design and is intended for analog circuit designers and researchers interested in the latest developments in the field. It offers up-to-date discussions on new and valuable design ideas in analog circuit design and is presented by six experts. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in analog circuit design, CAD, and RF systems.

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2."Wireless Receiver Architectures and Design: Antennas, RF, Synthesizers, Mixed Signal, and Digital Signal Processing" by Tony J Rouphael
“Wireless Receiver Architectures and Design: Antennas, RF, Synthesizers, Mixed Signal, and Digital Signal Processing” Book Review: This book details the designs and architectures of wireless receivers, including low-cost, low-power multi-mode, and multi-standard receivers. It covers the receiver’s analog front end and digital backend and presents a step-by-step guide to the design process. The book also includes a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of wireless architecture, as well as illustrations of the design methodology, receiver lineup, analog block, and digital algorithm.

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3."Computational Intelligence in Analog and Mixed-Signal (AMS) and Radio-Frequency (RF) Circuit Design" by Esteban Tlelo-Cuautle and Mourad Fakhfakh
“Computational Intelligence in Analog and Mixed-Signal (AMS) and Radio-Frequency (RF) Circuit Design” Book Review: This book offers a concise explanation of the practical application of recent advances in computational intelligence, covering algorithms, design methodologies, synthesis techniques, and the design of integrated circuits and systems. It is intended for practitioners and researchers in computer science and electronic engineering. The book also presents new biasing and sizing approaches and optimization techniques and discusses the application of high-performance digital, VLSI, radio frequency, and mixed signal circuits and systems. In addition, the book includes illustrations of the design of analog, mixed signal, and radio-frequency circuits.

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4."Analog/RF and Mixed-Signal Circuit Systematic Design (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering)" by Mourad Fakhfakh and Esteban Tlelo-Cuautle
“Analog/RF and Mixed-Signal Circuit Systematic Design (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering)” Book Review: This book contains 16 state-of-the-art contributions focusing on the systematic design of analog, RF, and mixed signal circuits. It covers design methodologies in the analog/RF and mixed signal domains, synthesis techniques, and new sizing approaches for robust analog design.The book presents mixed signal design automation for researchers and R&D engineers.

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5."High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)" by Pui-In Mak and Rui Paulo Martins
“High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)” Book Review: This book explores the techniques of high/mixed voltage analog and RF circuits to create low-cost multi-standard wireless receivers in nanometer-length CMOS processes. It highlights the advantages of high/mixed voltage RF and analog CMOS circuits and provides an overview of the current state of the art in high/mixed voltage circuits and systems. Additionally, the book includes a summary of the TVRF front end in 90 nm CMOS and TV receiver in 65 nm CMOS.

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6."A Practical Guide To RF And Mixed Signal Printed Circuit Board Layout" by Brendon Parise and Scott Nance
“A Practical Guide To RF And Mixed Signal Printed Circuit Board Layout” Book Review: This book serves as a guide for designing modern and complex mixed technology printed circuit boards with the objective of achieving successful results on the first attempt. It emphasizes actionable devices and presents information with minimal use of complex mathematics and theory, when applicable.

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7."Substrate Noise Coupling in RFICs (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)" by Ahmed Helmy and Mohammed Ismail
“Substrate Noise Coupling in RFICs (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)” Book Review: The focus of this book is on modeling and simulation techniques used to address substrate noise coupling effects in RFICs. It provides an introduction to isolation structures and design guidelines, as well as silicon measurements and new noise isolation structures. The book also covers substrate noise coupling in RFICs as part of larger SoCs, with industrial examples included.

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5. Radio Frequency Microelectronics Chip Design

 
1."RF Microelectronics" by B Razavi
“RF Microelectronics” Book Review: The book explains the fundamental and latest developments in the field of RF circuit and transceiver design, including the key topics in RF microelectronics. Numerous design examples and problems are presented, specifically on dual band WiFi transceivers. The design procedures for amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and frequency dividers are illustrated, along with individual chapters dedicated to mixers, synthesizers, and passive devices.

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2."The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits" by T H Lee
“The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits” Book Review: This guidebook discusses into the design of gigahertz RF integrated circuits, as well as system and circuit issues while introducing the fundamentals of wireless systems. It includes expanded chapters on low-noise amplifiers, oscillators, and phase noise. The book provides numerous examples of complete chip designs such as wireless LAN transceivers and GPS receivers, demonstrating the elements involved in producing a prototype chip. With various circuit diagrams and exercise problems, this book is an ideal read for practicing engineers and students studying RF design.

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3."Design of RF CMOS Low Noise Amplifiers" by Changgui Lin and Thottam S Kalkur
“Design of RF CMOS Low Noise Amplifiers” Book Review: This book provides an overview of research on gain-boosted common-gate RF low noise amplifier (LNA) in CMOS technology. The book covers essential topics such as noise analysis, design techniques, LNA prototyping, and broadband modeling for on-chip spiral differential inductors. It explores a scalable lumped circuit model for octagonal differential inductors after discussing LNA architectures and inductor modeling techniques. The book also presents design techniques for noise reduction in LNA and measurement results for a 2.4GHz CMOS LNA. It is suitable for engineers, researchers, and students interested in on-chip inductor broadband modeling, RF CMOS LNA design, and CMOS RFIC design.

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4."Chipless RFID based on RF Encoding Particle: Realization, Coding and Reading System" by Arnaud Vena
“Chipless RFID based on RF Encoding Particle: Realization, Coding and Reading System” Book Review: The book details the technology of chipless RFID, which is based on RF encoding particles, and provides multiple examples of chipless tags. It extensively covers the sensitivity of detection, encoding density, and detection robustness. The book discusses issues related to tag orientation and the cost of both tags and readers. The book presents a variety of advancements in chipless RFID tags, which are cost-effective. It also describes the economical and technological challenges, such as high tag costs and lack of reliability and security in the information stored in the RFID chip.

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