which books are best for LNA, PA designs?

Hi, I have a question about the LNA and PA designs.

Right now which books are best for the amplifier design at RF/microwave ranges? It should not only include the basic formula, but also the pros and cons of the up-to-date techniques. It is also better to include some practical measurement, layout issues. Thanks.

I prefer Gonzalez and latest application notes from Agilent.

Hi antenna_abc there are many posts in this forum on books of RF & microwave.
Please refer the discussions.
you will get many names of books
& finally may get confused which to refer! :)

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Start with Gozalez's book if you are new in RF design.

Thanks, all. Would you tell me what is the name of Gozalez's book? Thanks.

http://rapidshare.com/files/12647107...zalez.pdf.html

Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design (2nd Edition)
by Guillermo Gonzalez

Enjoy
Abhishekabs

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http://mihd.net/4hcak0/noble_-_rf_power_amplifiers.rar

Rf Power Amplifiers
by Mihai Albulet

This book also sounds good.

Also as suggested by Kspalla
refer Agilent notes.
Best of luck

for PA check steve cripps books , they are very good books in PA design

Khouly

is there anyone who have the latest application notes from Agilent,plz share with us,thank you!i'm looking forward to it！

Now Agilent is Avago technologies for discrete components.
You can get more details on the below link

http://www.avagotech.com/cs/Satellit...=AVG%2FWrapper

If you need Gonzales I can also upload it for you.
PM me if needed.

I prefer Reinhold Ludwig and Pavel Bretchko,"RF Circuit Design Theory and Application",Prentice Hall.

Yes, it's a pretty basic and good book!

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