Although microwave mixers play a critical role in wireless communication
and other microwave applications employing frequency conversion circuits,
engineers find that most books on this subject emphasize theoretical
aspects, rather than practical applications. That’s about to change with
the forthcoming release of Microwave Mixer Technology and Applications.
Based on a review of over one thousand patents on mixers and frequency
conversion, authors Bert Henderson and Edmar Camargo have written a
comprehensive book for mixer designers who want solid ideas for solving
their own design challenges. Many of the important and most interesting
patents and related circuits are discussed in the several application
oriented chapters. In addition, important contributions from the technical
literature are included to provide a solid theoretical foundation. This
book contains both introductory and advanced material about active and
passive mixers that use bipolar transistor, FET, or diode switching
devices. Theory and design details are presented for dozens of important
mixer designs, with practical application information derived from the
authors’ decades of experience.