9 11/16 X 7 7/16 in Understanding RF data sheet parameters; DC specifications; Functional ch aracteristics for power transistors, low power transistors, linear modul es, and power modules; RF transistor fundamentals; Transistor characteri stics in specific applications; Bandwidth considerations; MOSFETs vs. bi polars; FETs and BJTs; types of transistors; Comparing parameters; Circu it configurations; Common emitter and common source; Common Base and com mon gate; Common collector and common drain; Classes of operation; Forms of modulation; Operating transistors in pulse mode; Reliability conside rations; Construction techniques; Types of packages; Emitter/source indu ctance; Laying out a circuit board; Tips for systematic PC layout design ; Mounting RF devices; RF modules; Power amplifier design; Single-ended RF amplifier designs; Parallel transistor amplifiers; MOSFETs; Push-pull amplifiers; Computer-aided design programs; Circuit testing; Types of l ow-pass filters; Wideband impedance matching; Conventional transformers; Twisted wire transformers; Transmission line transformers; Equal delay transmission line transformers; Power splitting and combining; Basic typ