Basics of Microwave Communications

The current interest in the microwaves field is due to the growth and development of wireless communications and information technologies, particularly in 5G and beyond. Engineers of satellite, radar and mobile communications must deal with the generation, transport, and reception of electromagnetic waves that operate mostly at microwave frequencies. The book is introduced in a simple way and easy to understand and organized in eight chapters around the following main themes: 1. Basic elements of microwave communication. 2. Transmission line theory, waveguides and planar microstrip lines. 3. Impedance matching and microwave network analysis. 4. Microwave devices and components in microwave circuits. 5. Microwave link analysis and design. 6. Microwave radio systems. The text is suitable for undergraduate students in the fourth year, and there are sufficient materials in the book for a series of two semesters. This book is also appropriate for first year graduates' students who would like to specialized in the above topics. The book can also be used by engineers and practicing scientists who want a quick review that covers most of the basic concepts and includes practical examples.