Editorial policy
RF Design Wiki publishes formulas and facts only when we can verify them against an authoritative source: a standard textbook, an IEEE or other peer-reviewed paper, an ITU-R recommendation, a regulatory text, or a manufacturer application note or datasheet. Printed works are cited by author, title, publisher and edition; links are given only where we are confident of the stable URL.
What sources do we use?
- Standard textbooks (e.g., Pozar, Razavi, Lee, Balanis, Cripps, Ott).
- Original papers in IEEE and other journals.
- ITU Radio Regulations and ITU-R recommendations.
- US regulations in 47 CFR via eCFR, and international EMC standards by number and edition.
- Application notes and datasheets from instrument and semiconductor manufacturers, cited for technique.
How do we handle numbers and formulas?
Formulas are stated with their assumptions. Typical values are labeled as indicative ranges; product-specific values are attributed to the manufacturer datasheet. Regulatory limits should always be confirmed against the current text of the rule or standard.
How are corrections handled?
Corrections are made in place and the page’s last-reviewed date is updated.
Frequently asked questions
Do you use AI to write pages?
Drafting tools may assist, but formulas and facts are checked against cited sources before publication.
Why are some citations unlinked?
Printed books and paywalled standards are cited bibliographically rather than with uncertain links.
Do you accept sponsored content?
No.