C. D. Motchenbacher, J. A. Connelly, "Low-Noise Electronic System Design"

 

 John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA, 1993
ISBN 0-471-57742-1

 

Preface (XIII)
Acknowledgments (XVII)
Introduction (1)
PART I. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
1. Fundamental Noise Mechanisms (5)
1.1. Noise Definition (5)
1.2. Noise Properties (6)
1.3. Thermal Noise (8)
1.4. Noise Bandwidth (11)
1.5. Thermal Noise Equivalent Circuits (17)
1.6. Addition of Noise Voltages (18)
1.7. Correlation (21)
1.8. Noise Circuit Analysis (22)
1.9. Excess Noise (25)
1.10. Low-Frequency Noise (25)
1.11. Shot Noise (27)
1.12. Capacitance Shunting of Thermal Noise: kT/C Noise (30)
Summary (32)
Problems (32)
References (37)
2. Amplifier Noise Model (38)
2.1. The Noise Voltage and Current Model (38)
2.2. Equivalent Input Noise (39)
2.3. Measurement of En and In (41)
2.4. Input Noise Examples (42)
2.5. Noise Figure (NF) and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) (44)
2.6. Optimum Source Resistance (45)
2.7. Noise Resistance and Noise Temperature (46)
2.8. Noise in Cascaded Networks (47)
Summary (48)
Problems (49)
References (52)
3. Noise in Feedback Amplifiers (53)
3.1. Noise and Some Basic Feedback Principles (53)
3.2. Amplifier Noise Model for Differential Inputs (55)
3.3. Inverting Negative Feedback (63)
3.4. Noninverting Negative Feedback (65)
3.5. Positive Feedback (67)
Summary (69)
Problems (70)
References (75)
PART II. NOISE MODELING
4. Cad for Noise Analysis (79)
4.1. History of SPICE (81)
4.2. SPICE Capabilities (81)
4.3. SPICE Description (81)
4.4. Amplifier Noise Sources (83)
4.5. Modeling 1/f Noise (86)
4.6. Modeling Excess Noise (88)
4.7. Random Noise Generator (95)
4.8. Finding Noise Bandwidth Using PSpice (98)
4.9. Integrating Noise over a Frequency Bandwidth (101)
4.10. Model Reduction Techniques (103)
Summary (104)
Problems (104)
References (107)
5. Noise in Bipolar Transistors (109)
5.1. Hybrid-π Model (109)
5.2. Noise Model (112)
5.3. Equivalent Input Noise (114)
5.4. Noise Voltage and Noise Current Model (116)
5.5. Limiting Case for Midband Noise (119)
5.6. Minimizing the Noise Factor (120)
5.7. 1/f Noise Region (122)
5.8. Noise Variation with Operating Point (123)
5.9. Burst or Popcorn Noise (126)
5.10. Popcorn Noise Measurement (129)
5.11. Reliability and Noise (132)
5.12. Avalanche Breakdown and Noise (133)
Summary (136)
Problems (137)
References (139)
6. Noise in Field Effect Transistors (140)
6.1. FET Noise Mechanisms (141)
6.2. Noise in MOSFEs (146)
6.3. Noise in JFETs (152)
6.4. Noise in GaAs FETs (154)
6.5. Measuring FET Noise (164)
Summary (168)
Problems (168)
References (170)
7. System Noise Modeling (172)
7.1. Noise Modeling (172)
7.2. A General Noise Model (173)
7.3. Effect of Parallel Load Resistance (175)
7.4. Effect of Shunt Capacitance (177)
7.5. Noise of a Resonant Circuit (178)
7.6. PSpice Example (179)
Summary (181)
Problems (182)
Reference (183)
8. Sensors (184)
8.1. Voltaic Sensor (185)
8.2. Biased Resistive Sensor (186)
8.3. Optoelectronic Detector (188)
8.4. RLC Sensor Model (194)
8.5. Piezoelectric Transducer (196)
8.6. Transformer Model (198)
Summary (202)
Problems (203)
References (204)
PART III. DESIGNING FOR LOW NOISE
9. Low-Noise Design Methodology (207)
9.1. Circuit Design (207)
9.2. Design Procedure (208)
9.3. Selection of an Active Device (210)
9.4. Designing with Feedback (212)
9.5. Bandwidth and Source Requirements (213)
9.6. Equivalent Input Noise (214)
9.7. Transformer Coupling (217)
9.8. Design Examples (218)
Summary (221)
Problems (221)
10. Amplifier Design (223)
10.1. Transistor Configurations (224)
10.2. Common-Emitter Stage (225)
10.3. Single-Supply Common-Emitter Stage (227)
10.4. Noise in Cascaded Stages (231)
10.5. Common-Source-Common-Emitter Pair (232)
10.6. Common-Collector-Common-Emitter Pair (234)
10.7. Common-Emitter-Common-Base Pair (236)
10.8. Integrated BJT Cascode Amplifier (237)
10.9. Differential Amplifier (239)
10.10. Parallel Amplifier Stages (245)
10.11. IC Amplifiers (246)
Summary (248)
Problems (249)
References (251)
11. Noise Analysis of D/A and A/D Converters (252)
11.1. Resistor Networks for D/A Converters (253)
11.2. Noise Analysis of D/A Converter Circuits (255)
11.3. D/A SPICE Simulations (261)
11.4. Noise in a Flash A/D Converter (269)
11.5. A/D SPICE Simulations (272)
11.6. Converting Analog Noise to Bit Errors (275)
11.7. Bit Error Analysis of the Flash Converter (279)
11.8. A/D/A Noise Analysis (282)
Summary (283)
Problems (283)
References (284)
PART IV. LOW-NOISE DESIGN APPLICATIONS 
12. Noise in Passive Components (289)
12.1. Resistor Noise (289)
12.2. Noise in Capacitors (296)
12.3. Noise of Reference and regulator Diodes (297)
12.4. Batteries (299)
12.5. Noise Effects of Coupling Transformers (299)
Summary (304)
Problems (304)
References (305)
13. Power Supplies and Voltage References (306)
13.1. Transformer Common-Mode Coupling (306)
13.2. Power Supply Noise Filtering (308)
13.3. Capacity Multiplier Filter (309)
13.4. Noise Clipper (310)
13.5. Regulated Power Supplies (310)
13.6. Integrated Circuit Voltage Reference (312)
13.7. Bandgap Voltage Reference (324)
Summary (327)
Problems (328)
References (329)
14. Low-Noise Amplifier Design Examples (330)
14.1. Cascade Amplifier (330)
14.2. Cascode Amplifier (332)
14.3. General-Purpose Laboratory Amplifier (333)
14.4. IC Amplifier with Discrete Input Stages (334)
14.5. Direct-Coupled Single-Ended Amplifier (335)
14.6. ac-Coupled Single-Ended Amplifier (336)
Summary (337)
References (337)
15. Noise Measurement (339)
15.1. Two Methods for Noise Measurement (339)
15.2. Sine Wave Method (340)
15.3. Noise Measurement Equipment (346)
15.4. Noise Generator Method (356)
15.5. Comparison of Methods (361)
15.6. Effect of Measuring Time on Accuracy (361)
15.7. Bandwidth Errors in Spot Noise Measurements (362)
15.8. Noise Bandwidth (364)
Summary (365)
Problems (366)
References (367)
Appendix A. Measured Noise Characteristics of Integrated Amplifiers (368)
Appendix B. Measured Noise Characteristics of  Field Effect Transistors (377)
Appendix C. Measured Noise Characteristics of  Bipolar Junction Transistors (385)
Appendix D. Random Number Generator Program (400)
Appendix E. Answers to Selected Problems (406)
Appendix F. symbol Definitions  (411)
Index (417)

 

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