
CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Microwaves
OBJECTIVES
1. Learn the definition of microwaves.
2. Understand why microwave technology differs from ordinary high-fre-
quency technology.
3. Learn the designations for various microwave bands.
4. Understand why ordinary lumped constant components don't work prop-
erly at microwave frequencies.
1 - 1 PREQUIZ
These questions test your prior knowledge of the material in this chapter. Try
answering them before you read the chapter. Look for the answers (especially
those you answered incorrectly) as you read the text. After you have finished
studying the chapter, ...