Separating Harmonics, IMD, P1dB, and IP3 on One Graph
I moved beyond small-signal gain and tracked how fundamentals and distortion change as input level rises.
RF · Microwave Series
RF Linearity, Noise, and Power
P1dB, IMD, IP3, and cascaded noise figure are calculated in one signal chain without conflating the metrics.
Cascade Noise Figure and First-Stage Gain
I revisited Friis' equation to see why receiver noise figures cannot simply be added in dB.
Amplifiers: Gain, Noise, and Linearity
Rather than memorize the whole transceiver, I isolated the inputs, outputs, and role of Amplifiers: Gain, Noise, and Linearity.
Mixers and IF Selection
Rather than memorize the whole transceiver, I isolated the inputs, outputs, and role of Mixers and IF Selection.
Frequency Multipliers
Rather than memorize the whole transceiver, I isolated the inputs, outputs, and role of Frequency Multipliers.