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Lecture 2
Transmission Line
A. Nassiri
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Equations
Definitions
Processes
Reflection and Transmissions Coefficients
Complex Plane (Conformal Mapping) and Smith Chart
- Coaxial Line Arbitrary Impedance
Short Circuit
Arbitrary Impedance
Open Circuit
Matched Impedance
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Transmission Line Equations
Apply Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws:
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )tzzt
tzizLtzziRtz ,,,, ∆+ν+
∂∂
∆+∆=ν
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )tzzit
tzzzCtzzzGtzi ,,,, ∆++
∂∆+ν∂
∆+∆+ν∆=
Divide by and taking the limit 0: z∆ z∆
( ) ( ) ( )
( ) ( ) ( )t
tzCtzG
ztzi
ttzi
LtzRiz
tz
∂ν∂
−ν−=∂
∂∂
∂−−=
∂ν∂
,,,
,,, ( ) ( ) ( )
( ) ( ) ( )zVCjGzzI
zILjRzzV
ω+−=∂
∂
ω+−=∂
∂
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Traveling Wave Solutions
( ) ( ) ( )zzI
LjRz
zV∂
∂ω+−=
∂∂
2
2
( ) ( ) ( )zVCjGzzI
ω+−=∂
∂
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )[ ]zVCjGLjRz
zVω+−ω+−=
∂∂
2
2
( ) ( )( ) ( )zVCjGLjRz
zVω+ω+=
∂∂
2
2
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Traveling Wave Solutions
( ) zz eVeVzV γ−γ−+ += 00
( )( )CjGLjRj ω+ω+=β+α=γ
( ) ( ) ( )−−++ φ+β+ω+φ+β−ω=ν ztVztVtz coscos, 00
( ) zz eZV
eZV
zI γ−
γ−+
−=0
0
0
0
CjGLjR
Zω+ω+
=0
βπ
=λ2
fp λ=βω
=ν
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The Lossless Line
In many practical cases, the loss of the line is very small and socan be ignored.
LCjj ω=β=γ
CL
YZ ==0
01
LCωπ
=βπ
=λ22
LCp1
=βω
=ν
( ) zz eVeVzV γ−γ−+ += 00
( ) zz eZV
eZV
zI γ−
γ−+
−=0
0
0
0
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Field Analysis of T.L.
EB
C1
C2
S
C1and C2 are line integration contours, S is the cross-sectional surface.
Field lines on an arbitrary TEM transmission line.
4
4
:Theory Field 00 dsEEWdsHHW *
Se
*
Sm ∫∫ ⋅
ε=⋅
µ=
4
4 :Theory Circuit
20
20 VC
WIL
W em ==
mFdsEE
VCmHdsHH
IL *
S
*
S
: Inductance Self 20
20
∫∫ ⋅ε′
=⋅µ′
=
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Field Analysis of T.L.
EB
C1
C2
S
C1and C2 are line integration contours, S is the cross-sectional surface.
Field lines on an arbitrary TEM transmission line
2
l2
:Theory Field
21
c dsEEPdHHRP *
Sd
*
CC
s ∫∫ ⋅ε ′′
=⋅=+
2
2 :TheoryCircuit
20
20
cVG
PIR
P d ==
mSdsEE
VGmdHH
I
RRGR *
S
*
CC
s lmeter per 20
20 21
∫∫ ⋅ε ′′ω
=Ω⋅=+
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Example
Geometry of a coaxial line with surface resistance RS on the inner andouter conductors.
γ is the propagation constant of the line.
RS is the surface resistivity.
ε ′′−ε′=ε j.
rµµ=µ 0
( ) ρρ
= γ− ˆln
zeab
VE 0
φπρ
= γ− ˆzeI
H2
0
ρ
ab
µ,ε
RS
θ
y
x
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Example – Calculation of L
φπρ
= γ− ˆzeI
H2
0
( )
πµ
=
φρρρπ
µ=⋅
µ= ∫ ∫∫
π
ab
dddsHHI
Lb
aS
ln
*
2
12
2
0222
0
ρ
ab
µ,ε
RS
θ
y
x
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Example – Calculation of R
φπρ
= γ− ˆzeI
H2
0ρ
ab
µ,ε
RS
θ
y
x
ldHHI
RR
CC
S *∫+
⋅=21
20 ( )
φ+φ
π= ∫ ∫
π
=φ
π
=φ
2
0
2
0222
112
bdb
ada
RS
+
π=
baRS 112
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Parameters for Some Common TLs
ab
µ,εRS a a
D
w
d
πµ
=ab
L ln2
( )abC
lnε′π
=2
+
π=
baR
R S 112
( )abG
lnε ′′πω
=2
πµ
= −
aD
L2
1cosh
( )( )aDC
21−ε′π
=cosh
aR
R S
π=
( )( )aDG
21−ε ′′πω
=cosh
wd
Lµ
=
dwC ε′
=
wR
R S2=
dw
Gε ′′ω
=
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1204.0
14.1ln2
ln2
ln
2
ln2
''
Ω==
=
===
ππ
πεεµ
πη
πεπµ
ro
o
o ab
ab
ab
CLZ
Problem : Find characteristic impedance of Coax, with a=0.4cm, b=1.14cm and εr=1.5
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Re21
2
*
abVrdr
rV
rV
AdHEAdSP
ob
a
oo
SS abab
ηππ
η∫
∫∫∫∫
==
⋅×=⋅><=
Average Power transmitted by Coax
I
Sn
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mMVa
VE o /2max ==6102 ⋅⋅= aVo
MW.abln.a
ablnVP o 62
12051104 1222
=π
⋅π=
ηπ=
Problem : Find max transmitted power for Coax from Problem 1
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Lossless Coaxial Line
Propagation Constant
Wave Impedance
Characteristic Impedance
Power Flow
The flow of power in a transmission line takes place entirely via the electric and magnetic fields between the two conductors; power is not transmitted through the conductors themselves.
For the case of finite conductivity, power may enter the conductors, but this power is then lost as heat and is not delivered to the load.
LCω=µεω=β
η=εµ
=βωµ
==φ
ρ
H
EZw
( )φ
ρ
π==
H
abE
IV
Z20
00
ln
**002
121
IVdsHEPS
=×= ∫
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When coaxial cable is terminated by characteristic impedance, the line is perfectly matched and the voltage is constant along the line. The VSWR=1
Coaxial line terminated by characteristic impedance.
E-field in coaxial line. Orientation depends on phase - position along the line.
Coaxial cable as a transmission line with TEM mode
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H-field in coaxial line. Orientation depends on phase - position along the line
Surface charge density induced in coaxial line. The sign depends on phase - position along the line.
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Surface current in coaxial line. Orientation depends on phase - position along the line.
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Voltage on coaxial line does not depend on time and position, because the load is matched.
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Voltage on coaxial line does not depend on time and position, because the load is matched.
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Coaxial line terminated by an impedance different than the characteristic impedance.
E-field in coaxial line. Orientation depends on phase - position along the line. The VSWR depends on reflection coefficient.
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Voltage on coaxial line depends on time and position.
Voltage on coaxial line depends on time and position, but does not go to zero.
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Coaxial line terminated by open circuit. The VSWR=indefinitely large.
Coaxial line terminated by short circuit. The VSWR=indefinitely large.
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Voltage on coaxial line depends on time and position. The VSWR=indefinitely large.
E-field in coaxial line. Orientation depends on phase - position along the line.
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Voltage on coaxial line depends on time and position, and at nodes, goes to zero .
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Line length L
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Smith Chart
Smith Chart was developed in 1939 by P. Smith at the BellTelephone Laboratory.
One can develop intuition about transmission line and impedance-matching problems by learning to think in terms of the Smith Chart.
Smith Chart is essentially a plot of the voltage reflectioncoefficient, Γ, inthe complex plane.
It can be used to convert from voltage reflection coefficient ( Γ )to normalized impedances (z=Z/Z0) and admittances (y=Y/Y0), and vice versa.
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Smith Chart
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Complex Γ Plane with z Circles
The Smith Chart is a plot of the voltage reflection coefficient, Γ, on the complex plane superimposed with impedance circles.
The complex Γ plane.
The impedance circles.
jxrZZ
+==
z
jbgYY
y +==
y1
=z
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Conformal Mapping - Γand Z
If a lossless line of characteristic impedance Z0 is terminated with a loadimpedance ZL, the reflection coefficient at the load can be written as:
011
ZZ
zezz L
Lj
L
L =Γ=+−
=Γ θ where
This relation can be solved for zL in terms of Γ to give:
( )( ) LL
ir
irj
j
L jxrjj
e
ez +=
Γ−Γ−Γ+Γ+
=Γ−
Γ+= θ
θ
11
11
The real and imaginary part of the above equation can be found by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate of thedenominator to give:
( ) 22
22
11
ir
irLr
Γ+Γ−
Γ−Γ−=
( ) 2212
ir
iLx
Γ+Γ−
Γ=
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The rL Circles
( ) 22
22
11
ir
irLr
Γ+Γ−
Γ−Γ−=
2222 12 iriLrLrLL rrrr Γ−Γ−=Γ+Γ+Γ−
112
122 =Γ+Γ+
Γ+Γ
−Γ+ ir
r
rL
r
L rr
112
11122
22
=Γ+Γ+Γ+Γ
−
Γ+
+
Γ+
−Γ+ ir
r
rL
r
L
r
L
r
L rrrr
22
2
11
1
Γ+
=Γ+
Γ+
−Γr
ir
Lr
r
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The rL Circles
x
r0 0.5 1 3
Constant resistance lines in the z = r+jx
+x
-x
V
U0 0.5 1 3
Γ plane
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The xL Circles
( ) 2212
ir
iLx
Γ+Γ−
Γ=
( )L
iir x
Γ=Γ+Γ−
21 22
( )22
22 1121
=
+−Γ+Γ−
LLLir xxx
( )22
2 111
=
−Γ+Γ−
LLir xx
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The xL Circles
x3
0.51
-0.5-1
-3
r
13
-3-1
0.5
-0.5
V
U
Γ planeConstant reactance lines in (for r≥0) in the z = r+jx
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The rL xL Circles
• •
•
•
x
r
z=j1
z=0
z=-j1
z=0+jx z=1+jx
1
z=r+j1
z=1-j1
z=1+j1
V
U
901∠=Γ
( )01 ≥+= rjrzofmapping 4634470 .. ∠=Γ
jxzofmapping +=1
jxzofmapping += 0 4634470 .. −∠=Γ
( )jVUplane
+=ΓΓ
1=Γ
1−=Γ
0=Γ
+=
+==
−
jxrZ
jXRZZ
z
planez
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Features of the Smith Chart
All resistance circles have centers on the horizontal Γi=0 axis and all pass through the point Γ=1.
The reactance circles have centers on the vertical Γr=1 line, and pass through the point Γ=1.
The resistance and reactance circles are orthogonal.
Smith Chart can be used to compute the normalized input impedance at a distance l away from the load.
Plot the reflection coefficient ( Γ )at the load
Rotate the point cw an amount 2βl around the center of the chart (toward the generator)
One full rotation around the center of S.C. corresponding to a phaseshift of 0.5λ . A 180°rotation corresponding to λ/4 transformation; thisfacilitate the impedance circles to be used as admittance circles.
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Features of the Smith Chart
Γ plotted directly in magnitude and phase
Outside of chart (r =0 circle) is Γ=1
Center pf chart is Γ=0 (i.e.: Z = Z0 )
Top half – inductive x or capacitive b circles
Bottom half – capacitive x or inductive b circles
Left side is short – right side is open
Position on TL? – Rotation, λ toward generator or load
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Nomograph
VSWR
Voltage Reflection Coefficient
Power Reflected (%)
Return Loss (dB)
Power Transmitted (%)
Transmission Loss (dB)
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The Z Smith Chart
Only impedance circles are plotted on the Γ-plane.
The chart looks quite “clean” but conversion between Y and Z must be done by a rotation.λ/4
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The ZY Smith Chart
Impedance and admittancecircles are both plotted on the Γ-plane.
The chart looks confusingbut conversion betweenY and z is automatic.
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standing waves result when a voltage generator of outputvoltage (VG = 1sinωt) and source impedance ZG drive a loadimpedance ZL through a transmission line having characteristicimpedance Z0, where ZG = Z0/ZL and where angular frequencyω corresponds to wavelength l (b). The values shown in Figurea result from a reflection coefficient of 0.5.
Here, probe A is located at a point at which peak voltagemagnitude is greatest—the peak equals the 1-V peak of thegenerator output, or incident voltage, plus the in-phase peakreflected voltage of 0.5 V, so on your oscilloscope you wouldsee a time-varying sine wave of 1.5-V peak amplitude (tracec). At point C, however, which is located one-quarter of awavelength (l/4) closer to the load, the reflected voltage is180° out of phase with the incident voltage and subtracts fromthe incident voltage, so peak magnitude is the 1-V incidentvoltage minus the 0.5-V reflected voltage, or 0.5 V, and youwould see the red trace. At intermediate points, you’ll seepeak values between 0.5 and 1.5 V; at B (offset l/8 from thefirst peak) in c, for example, you’ll find a peak magnitude of1 V. Note that the standing wave repeats every halfwavelength (l/2) along the transmission line. The ratio of themaximum to minimum values of peak voltage amplitudemeasured along a standing wave is the standing waveratio,SWR, SWR=3.
Figure 1
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Here, point L represents a normalizedload impedance zL = 2.5 – j1 = 0.5/18°(I chose that particular angle primarilyto avoid the need for you to interpolatebetween resistance and reactancecircles to verify the results). Therelationship of reflection coefficient andSWR depends only on the reflectioncoefficient magnitude and not on itsphase. If point L corresponds to | G | =0.5 and SWR = 3, then any point in thecomplex reflection-coefficient planeequidistant from the origin must alsocorrespond to | G | = 0.5 and SWR = 3,and a circle centered at the origin andwhose radius is the length of linesegment OL represents a locus ofconstant-SWR points. (Note that theSWR = 3 circle here shares a tangentline with the rL = 3 circle at the realaxis; this relationship between SWRand rL circles holds for all values ofSWR.)
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Using the standing-wave circle, you can determine inputimpedances looking into any portion of a transmission linesuch as Figure 1’s if you know the load impedance. Figure1, for instance, shows an input impedance Zin to bemeasured at a distance l0 from the load (toward thegenerator). Assume that the load impedance is as given bypoint L in Figure 2. Then, assume that l0 is 0.139wavelengths. (Again, I chose this value to avoidinterpolation.) One trip around the Smith chart isequivalent to traversing one-half wavelength along astanding wave, and Smith charts often include 0- to 0.5-wavelength scales around their circumferences (usuallylying outside the reflection-coefficient angle scalepreviously discussed).Such a scale is show in yellow in Figure 2, whereclockwise movement corresponds to movement away fromthe load and toward the generator (some charts also includea counter-clockwise scale for movement toward the load).Using that scale, you can rotate the red vector intersectingpoint L clockwise for 0.139 wavelengths, ending up at theblue vector. That vector intersects the SWR = 3 circle atpoint I, at which you can read Figure 1’s input impedanceZin. Point I lies at the intersection of the 0.45 resistancecircle and –0.5 reactance circle, so Zin = 0.45 – j0.5.
Figure 2
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A 100-Ω transmission line with an air dielectric is terminated by a load 50-j80Ω. Determine thevalues of the VSWR, the reflection coefficient, and the percentage of the reflected power. If thepower incident at the load is 100 mW, calculate the power in the load. If the generator frequencyis 3 GHz and the line is 73 cm long, find the input impedance at the generator. What are thevalues of the maximum and minimum impedances existing on the line?
TL
ZR=50-j80Ω
73 cm
VG100 Ω
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N M
L
• •
•
•
•
ZLN
ZGN
• G
P=0.56
1.68dBS=3.6
Solution
Step 1: Normalize ZLN
89050100
8050 .. jj
Z LN −=−
=
Step 2: Plot ZLN and draw VSWR circle thru ZLN.
Step 3: Mark off a length equal to thecircles’ radius on the H scale. Thereflection coefficient is P=0.56. Sameon the G scale for reflected power,P2×100=0.32×100=32%. The reflectedpower is (32/100) × 100=32 mW andthe power in the load is 100-32=68mW.
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N M
L
• •
•
•
•
ZLN
ZGN
• G
P=0.56
1.68dBS=3.6
Solution cont..
Notice that the reflected power is 10log(32/100)=-4.95dB w.r.t the incidentpower while the load power whencompared with the incident power is 10log(68/100)=-1.68dB
Step 4: From the center of the chartdraw a line thru ZLN and extend the lineto the peripheral scales.
cmcm
fc 10
103103
9
10=
××
==λsec/
sec/
Therefore, 73 cm is equivalent to 7.3 λ.
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N M
L
• •
•
•
•
ZLN
ZGN
• G
P=0.56
1.68dBS=3.6
Solution cont..
Identical impedance values on amismatched line repeat every half-wavelength, which is the distance covered byone complete revolution on the Smithchart. A distance of will require14 complete revolution together withadditional rotation of in the CWdirection toward the generator.
7.3 λ.
0.3 λ.
On the inner peripheral wavelengthscale, the distance from ZLN position tothe null position, N, is 0.118λ. We mustthen travel toward the generator afurther 0.3λ-0.118λ= 0.182λon theoutmost peripheral scale and arrive atG.
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N M
L
• •
•
•
•
ZLN
ZGN
• G
P=0.56
1.68dBS=3.6
Solution cont..
Step 5: Draw a line from G to the centerof chart. Point ZGN of intersectionbetween this line and the VSWR circlerepresent the normalized inputimpedance at the generator; therefore,ZGN =1.18+j1.43 and the de-normalizedvalue is 118+j143Ω. The min. and max.impedance values on the line,respectively occur at N and M. At N thenormalized value is 0.28+j0 so min.impedance is 28 Ω (Z0/S) and the M is3.6+j0 so max. impedance is 360 Ω or(S×Z0).
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