Resources about RF and low power analog and mixed signal design IC

Hi All,

I have 2 weeks left before the courses in RF and low power analog and mixed signal design IC start.


What is the correct methodology to have a deep understanding of this fields.

By what should I start etc... where could I find valuable exercices ?

I have at my disposal 2 books for the moment :

1) RF microelectronics of Razzavi

2) David A. Johns, Ken Martin, Analog integrated circuit design, Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997.


As a complement of 1) I was suggested 3)design of analog CMOS circuits of razzavi.

A friend explained me that 1) is more at the a system level whereas 3) is better for bottom up approach.

I ll be please to have your comments, suggestions, and general advices


regards,
Tahar