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Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data:
Names: Sabban, Albert.
Title: Wideband RF technologies and antennas in microwave frequencies / by Albert Sabban.
Description: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016003737 (print) | LCCN 2016015072 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119048695 (hardback) | ISBN 9781119048664 (pdf) | ISBN 9781119048657 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Microwave communication systems. | Microwave receivers. | Microwave antennas. | Millimeter wave communication systems. | Broadband communication systems. | BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Microwaves.
Classification: LCC TK5103.4833 .S23 2106 (print) | LCC TK5103.4833 (ebook) | DDC 621.381/3–dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016003737
The book is dedicated to the memory of my father, mother, and sister:
David Sabban, Dolly Sabban, and Aliza Sabban.
My wife—Mazal Sabban
My daughters—Dolly and Lilach
My son—David Sabban
Grandchildren—Nooa, Avigail, Ido, Shira, and Efrat
Acknowledgements to my engineering colleagues who have helped me through 39 years of my engineering and research career.