Assignment 2
Assignment 2
Assignment 2
Q2. A directional coupler has the scattering matrix given below. Find the return loss, coupling
factor, directivity, and insertion loss. Assume that the ports are terminated in matched loads.
Q3. Design a lossless T-junction divider with a 30 Ω source impedance to give a 2:1 power split.
Design quarter-wave matching transformers to convert the impedances of the output lines to 30
Ω. Determine the magnitude of the scattering parameters for this circuit, using a 30 Ω
characteristic impedance.
Q4. Consider the T and π resistive attenuator circuits shown below. If the input and output are
matched to Z0 = 50 Ω, and the ratio of output voltage to input voltage is α, compute R1 and R2 for
a 10 dB attenuator.
(a) T Network:
(b) 𝜋 Network:
Q5. For the symmetric couplers shown below, calculate the output voltages at port 2 and 3,
assuming that the outputs are matched.
(a) Branch line coupler: port 1 is fed with an incident wave of 1∠0 V
(b) Rat race coupler: port 1 and 4 are fed with an incident wave of 1∠0 V
Q6. Find the values of even and odd mode characteristic impedances Z0e and Z0o of a directional
coupler with coupling, C = 10dB. (𝑍0 = 50 𝛺)
Q7. Consider the resonator shown below, consisting of a λ/2 length of lossless transmission line
shorted at both ends. For a frequency of 1GHz and at an arbitrary point, z = 7.5cm, on the line,
compute the impedances ZL and ZR seen looking to the left and to the right, respectively.
Q8. A resonator is constructed from a 3.0 cm length of 100 air-filled coaxial line, shorted at one
end and terminated with a capacitor at the other end, as shown below. Determine the capacitor
value C to achieve the lowest order resonance at 6.0 GHz.
Q9. A transmission line resonator is made from a length l of lossless transmission line of
characteristic impedance Z0 = 100 Ω. If the line is terminated at both ends as shown below, find
l/λ for the first resonance.
Q10. A series RLC resonant circuit is connected to a length of transmission line that is λ/4 long at
its resonant frequency, as shown below. In the vicinity of resonance, the input impedance behaves
like that of a parallel RLC circuit. What are the equivalent R′, L′ and C′ of input impedance?
Assume R = 50 Ω, L = 5nH and C = 5pF.
Q11. A rectangular cavity resonator is constructed from a 2.0 cm length of aluminium X-band
waveguide. The cavity is (a) air filled (b) a material (εr = 3.55). Find the resonant frequency of the
TE101 and TE102 resonant modes. (Give answer up to 2 places of decimal)
Q12. A PTTF-filled (εr = 2.2) rectangular cavity resonator has its first three resonant modes at the
frequencies 5.2, 6.5, and 7.2 GHz. Find the dimensions of the cavity. (Give answer up to 1 place
of decimal)
Q13. Consider the microstrip ring resonator shown below. If the effective dielectric constant of
the microstrip line is εe=2.2, find the frequency of the first resonance. Assume value of a, d, W as
10mm, 5mm and 3mm respectively. (Give answer up to 2 places of decimal)