Demystifying Radio Frequency Interference

About the Book

Interference whether caused by natural sources (such as lightning static, atmospheric noise, temperature inversions) or artificial ones (other RF/wireless transmitters, electrical machinery, etc.) has plagued RF/wireless communications since the days of Marconi. But it has taken on a special urgency as more wireless services, especially broadband digital ones, come on line; new digital services, such as WiFi and WiMax, are far less tolerant of interference than analog transmission modes (like AM and FM radio). Because of this, a solid knowledge of the causes of RF interference and techniques for mitigating it is becoming vital knowledge for RF/wireless professionals. This book will explore common sources of interference, how to correctly identify the source, and how to reduce or eliminate such interference in a very interesting way.

*WiFi and WiMax interference limitation techniques highlighted
*Covers cutting-edge technical approaches to interference reduction
*Discusses how to negotiate with other users to achieve mutual and reciprocal reductions in levels of interference.

About the Author

Donald J. Arndt is an Electronics Engineer with over 30 years of experience in microwave radio and wireless technologies. He’s worked as Technical Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Design Engineer and Sales Manager - his experience combined with his never ending curiosity in how things work is in the core of this book. He has taught wireless communications and has written many magazine articles about the marvelous ways of wireless. Donald is a founding member of BANC (Broadband Access Network Coordination). He lives in San Francisco and works as a Senior Product Manager for a world-wide microwave manufacturer in Silicon Valley.