Department of Electrical Engineering EE472: RF & Microwave Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering EE472: RF & Microwave Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering EE472: RF & Microwave Engineering
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4.1 Learning Outcomes
After completing this Lab, the student will be able to
Understand what is the transmission line model in RF & Microwave Circuits
Understand what is the physical transmission line model in RF & Microwave Circuits
4.2 Equipment
PC with Multisim software
VSWR 1−1
ReflCoef = ( 4.1)
VSWR1+1
Mismatch=1−( ReflCoef )∗( ReflCoef ) (4.2)
PwrLoss= (1−Mismatch )∗100 (4.3)
Freq . VSWR 1 Mismatch Powerloss ReflCoef
Q4. Calculate the input impedance of a quarter wave short circuited microstrip
transmission line at 1500 MHz and implement the circuit on ADS. [0.5
Mark]
Freq. Zin 1(polar ) Zin1(phaser )
Q5. Calculate the input impedance of a quarter wave open circuited ideal transmission line
at 1500 MHz.
Q6. Calculate the input impedance of a quarter wave open circuited microstrip
transmission line using termination with end effects at 1500 MHz.
[0.5 Mark]
Freq. Zin 1(polar ) Zin1(phaser )
4.4Lab Tasks
[6 Marks]
Q1. Calculate the VSWR of a satellite antenna with a return loss of11.4 dB.
Q2. The input reflection coefficient of a transistor is measured to be 0.22 at an angle of32°
. Determine the input VSWR of the device using ADS.
Q6. Determine the physical length of a λ g /4 open circuit microstrip transmission line with
an impedance of 20 Ω. The frequency of operation is10 GHz. Use a microstrip dielectric
constant of 2.2 and a thickness of0.01 inches. Determine using ADS whether an end effect
model element should be used.
4.5Conclusion
[1 Mark]
Assessment Rubrics
EE472: RF & Microwave Engineering – Lab ___
Method: Lab reports and instructor observation during lab sessions
Outcome Assessed:
a. Ability to conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (P).
b. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (A).
c. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice (P).
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