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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The idea for this book began to take shape upon meeting Mr. Mark de
Jongh, Senior Publishing Editor of Springer, at the European Microwave
Conference in Munich, Germany, in October, 2003. Unbeknownst to the
author, Dr. Harrie A.C. Tilmans, of IMEC, Belgium, had recommended him
to Mr. de Jongh as a potential author. Upon a “chance” encounter Mr. de
Jongh introduced himself and suggested the writing of a book for (then)
Kluwer. The author submitted the book proposal in late November, 2003 and
received news of its acceptance soon thereafter, as Springer’s Microsystems
book series editor, Dr. Stephen D. Senturia,. had provided a “very positive
and complementary report.” Therefore, the author is pleased to acknowledge
Dr. Tilmans, for bringing his name to Mr. de Jongh’s attention, Dr. Senturia,
for his positive recommendation of the book proposal, and Mr. de Jongh, for
providing him with the opportunity to write the book. Furthermore, the
author gratefully acknowledges Mr. Mark de Jongh and Ms. Cindy M. Zitter,
his Senior Assistant, for their patience and understanding during the course
of the work. The book cites more than 200 references. Access to these would
not have been possible without the excellent assistance of Mr. Tim Lee,
whom he gratefully acknowledges. Finally, the author gratefully
acknowledges the understanding of his wife, Violeta, along the course of the
project, as well as her excellent assistance in preparing the final camera-
ready manuscript.

Héctor J. De Los Santos

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