Techniques for Frequency Synthesizer-Based Transmitters
Techniques for Frequency Synthesizer-Based Transmitters by Mohammad Mahdi Ghahramani A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) in The University of Michigan 2015 Doctoral Committee: Professor Michael P. Flynn, Chair Professor Jerome P. Lynch Associate Professor David D. Wentzloff Assistant Professor Zhengya Zhang c Mohammad Mahdi Ghahramani 2015 All Rights Reserved To Simintaj Fasihiani and Arsalan Ghahramani ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Muchas gracias! The completion of this PhD was only possible with the help, support, and encouragement of many wonderful souls. First, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my adviser, Professor Michael P. Flynn, for giving me the opportunity to pursue a PhD in this finest of institutions. I thank Mike for tirelessly reading papers, revising slides, and editing manuscripts—often during weekends and holidays. Also, for his technical and non-technical advice and insight, and for supporting me throughout this somewhat unorthodox path towards the PhD. I would like to sincerely thank my committee members, Professor David D. Wentzloff, Professor Zhengya Zhang, and Professor Jerome P. Lynch, for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend meetings and presentations; and for their invaluable advice along the way. Big thanks to my group members, past and present. That is, Dr. Mark Ferriss, Dr. Jorge Pernillo, Aaron Rocca, Dr. Li Li, Dr. David T. Lin, Jaehun Jeong, Professor Hyungil Chae, Jeffery Fredenburg, Nick Collins, Dr. Hyo Gyuem Rhew, Andres Tamez, Dr. Chun Lee, Dr, Joshua Kang, John Bell, Chunyang Zhai, Aramis P. Alvarez, Dr. Shahrzad Naraghi, Fred Buhler, Batuhan Dayanik, Sunmin Jang, Yong Lim, Steven Mikes, Daniel Weyer, and Adam iii Mendrela.
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