RF Fundamentals: Definitions, Components, and Concepts

Wireless RF communication products enable the whole world's population to connect with a global audience. Commercial use as well as personal use of RF communication products has ballooned since the beginning of the 21st century.For example, one of the most popular RF communication product, smart phones, are proliferating at a significant rate allowing people in city and rural area to have the tools they need to improve their lives. People can take their smart phones with them wherever they go. They can reach a broader range of investors, expand their markets, communicate with suppliers, attend training sessions and get advice and pool resources in meaningful ways.One of the latest technology development which contain RF wireless communication as its' main building blocks is Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is an emerging topic of technical, social, and economic significance. Consumer products, durable goods, cars and trucks, industrial and utility components, sensors, and other everyday objects are being combined with internet connectivity and powerful data analytic capabilities that promise to transform the way we work, live, and play. The content of this book focus on the basic of RF and is intentionally written for:-Managers, engineers, and designers, who want to understand concepts of RF Wireless Communication.-School new graduates and students who want to learn RF wireless communication fundamentals.-Interested readers who want to explore RF wireless communication fundamentals.Chapter 1 shows RF spectrum and RF measurement definitions. Chapter 2 introduces the concept of a RF communication system and discusses different RF circuit components. Chapter 3 defines what are RF system noise and noise figure. Chapter 4 depicts RF circuit concepts. Chapter 5 discuss antenna types and given examples for RF layout.