The growth in RF and wireless/mobile computing devices that operate at microwave
frequencies has resulted in explosive demand for integrated circuits capable of
operating at such frequencies in order to accomplish functions like frequency
division, phase shifting, attenuation, and isolators and circulators for
antennas. This book is an introduction to such ICs, combining theory and
practical applications of those devices. In addition to this combined theory and
application approach, the author discusses the critical importance of differing
fabrication materials on the performance of ICs at different frequencies. This
is an area often overlooked when choosing ICs for RF and microwave applications,
yet it can be a crucial factor