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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

SUBJECT NAME : TRANSMISSION LINES AND RF SYSTEMS

BRANCH : ECE
YEAR/SEM : III / VI

QUESTION BANK
UNIT I PART A (TWO MARKS)

1. Relate reflection factor and reflection loss with formula. (Nov 2019)
2. Draw the equivalent circuit of transmission line. (Nov 2019)
3. State the condition for a distortion less line. (May 2019)
4. Find the characteristic impedance of a line at 1600 Hz. if Zoc = 750∟-30 Ω and Zsc= 600∟-
20 Ω. (May 2019)
5. State the line parameters of a transmission line. (Nov 2018)

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6. What is distortionless line? Give the condition for a distortionless line. (Nov 2018)
7. What is meant by distortion less line? (May 2018) (Nov 2016) (Nov 2015)

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8. Define reflection loss. (May 2017) (May 2016)
9. A transmission line has Z0 = 745 ∟-120 Ω and is terminated in ZR = 100Ω. Calculation the

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reflection factor. (May 2017)
10. Define smooth Line. (May 2017)
11. Find the characteristic impedance of a line at 1600 Hz if ZOC = 750∟-300 Ω and ZSC = 600∟-
200 Ω. (Nov 2016)
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impedance of 60+j40 Ω. (Nov 2015)
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12. What is characteristic impedance? (May 2016)
13. Find the reflection coefficient of a 50 Ω transmission line when it is terminated by a load

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14. What is the drawback of using ordinary telephone cables? ( May 2015)
15. Define the term insertion loss. ( May 2015)
16. Define wavelength of the line. (Nov 2014) rin
17. What is the significance of reflection coefficient (Nov 2014)
18. Define insertion loss. ( May 2014) g.n
19. Define characteristic impedance. ( May2013)
20. Define SWR. ( May2013) e
21. At a frequency of 80 MHz, a lossless transmission line has a characteristic impedance of 300 Ω
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and a wavelength of 2.5 m. Find L and C(Dec 2012)
22. Draw the equivalent circuit of a unit length of a transmission line (May 2012)
23. What is meant by infinite line? (May 2012)
24. When does a finite line appear as an infinite line? (Nov 2011)
25. If a line is to have neither frequency nor delay distortion, how do your relate attenuation
constant and velocity of propagation to frequency? (Nov 2011)
26. How can distortion be reduced in a transmission line? (Apr 2011)
27. A transmission line has Z0=745 -12 Ω and is terminated is ZR=100Ω. Calculate the reflection
factor and reflection loss. (Apr 2011)
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28. Define Delay distortion. (Nov 2010)

29. Write the expressions for the phase constant and velocity of propagation for telephone cable.
(Nov 2010)

UNIT I PART B (THIRTEEN MARKS)

1. Describe the types of waveform distortion and obtain the condition for distortion less line.(13)
(Nov 2019)
2. Analyze the performance of transmission line loaded at uniform intervals and derive the
Campbell’s equation.(8) (Nov 2019)
3. Make use of input impedance expression to formulate the relation between ZO and ZSC,
ZOC.(5) (Nov 2019)
4. (a) Derive the general transmission line equations for voltage and current at any point on a

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5. (b) (i)Explain in detail about the reflection on a line not terminated by its characteristic

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impedance Z0. (7) (May 2019)
Constant of a transmission line are
Ω /km, L 2.2 mH/km, C = 0.005F/km and G = 0.25 x 10-3 mho/km, Calculate the
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characteristic impedance, attenuation constant and phase constant at 1000 Hz. (6)(May 2019)
7. Derive the equation of attenuation constant and phase constant of transmission lines in terms of

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line constants R, L, G and C. (13) (Nov 2018)
8. Explain the theory of open and short circuited lines and also derive all expressions for input
impedance. (13) (Nov 2018)
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9. Derive the general transmission line equations for voltage and current at any point on a
line.(13) (May 2018)
10. A Communication line has L= 3.67 mH / km, G=0.08 x 10-6 Ʊ/ km, C= 0.0083 F/ km and R=

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10.4 Ω/km. Determine the characteristic impedance, phase constant, velocity of propagation,

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wavelength, sending end current and receiving end current for given frequency f=1000 Hz,
sending end voltage is 1 volt and transmission line length is 100 kilometers. (May 2018)

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11. Discuss the general solution of a transmission line in detail. (10) (May 2017)

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12. A generator of 1.0 volt, 1000 cycles, supplies power to a 100 mile open-wire line terminated in
Z0 and having the following parameters: Series resistance R = 10.4 Ω/mile, Series inductance
L = 0.00367 H/mile, Shunt conductance G = 0.8 x 10-6 mho/mile and capacitance between
conductors C = 0.00835 x 10-6 F/mile. Find the characteristic impedance, Propagation
constant, attenuation constant, phase shift constant, velocity of propagation and wavelength.
(6) (May 2017)
13. Discuss in detail about lumped loading and derive the Campbell’s equation. (8) (May 2017)
14. A 2 meter long transmission line with characteristic impedance of 60 + j40 Ω is operating at w
= 106 rad/sec has attenuation constant of 0.921 Np/m and phase shift constant of 0 rad/m. If the
line is terminated by a load of 20 + j50 Ω, determine the input impedance of this line. (8) (May
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15. (i) Explain in detail about the reflection on a line not terminated by its characteristic impedance
Z0. (8) (Nov 2016)
(ii) Derive the condition for minimum attenuation in a distortionless line. (8) (Nov 2016)
16. (i) Derive the transmission line equation and hence obtain expression for voltage and current
on a transmission line (10) (May 2016)
(ii) Prove that an infinite line equal to finite line terminated in its characteristic impedance. (6)
(May 2016)
17. (i) Explain in detail about the wave-form distortion and also derive the condition for distortion
less line (10) (Nov 2015)
(ii) Derive the expressions for input impedance of open and short circuited lines. (6) (Nov
2015)
18. (i) A parallel-wire transmission line is having the following line parameters at 5 KHz. Series
resistance (R = 2.59 X 10-3 Ω/m), Series inductance (L = 2 µH/m), Shunt conductance (G= 0

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impedance, attenuation constant, phase shift constant, velocity of propagation and wavelength.

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(10) (Nov 2015)
19. (ii) A 2 meter long transmission line with characteristic impedance of 60+j40Ω is operating at
ω = 106 rad/sec has attenuation constant of 0 rad/m. If the line is terminated by a load of

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20+j50 Ω, determine the input impedance of this line. (6) (Nov 2015)
20. (i)Derive the general solutions of a transmission line terminated with any load impedance
ZR.(8)( May2014)(NOV 2014)
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(ii)A transmission line has the following constants R= 10.4Ω, L=3.66mH, C=0.00835 μF and

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G=0.08 μ mhos. Calculate its characteristics impedance, attenuation and phase constant and
phase velocity. (8) (May 2012) (May2014) (May2013).
21. (i) Obtain the general solution of transmission line (10)nee
(ii) A telephone cable 64 km long has a resistance of 13 Ω/km and a capacitance of 0.008

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µF/km. Calculate attenuation constant, velocity and wavelength of the line at 1000Hz. (6)
22. (i) Explain about different type of transmission line (8)
(ii) Discuss the following: reflection loss and return loss. (8)
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23. (i)A transmission line has the following per unit length parameters L-=0.1μH, R=50 ohms,
C=300pF and G=0.01 mho. Calculate the propagation constant and characteristics impedance
at 500MHz.(8) (Nov 2010)( May2014)
(ii)Derive the conditions required for a distortion less line (8) (Nov 2010)( May2014)
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24. (i)If and , show that the line parameter values fix the velocity of
propagation for an ideal line.(8)
(ii)Deduce the expressions for characteristic impedance and propagation constant of a line of
cascaded identical and symmetrical T sections of impedance. (8) (Nov 2011)
25. Derive the two useful forms of equations for voltage and current at any point on a transmission
line. (Nov 2011)

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26. Derive the equation of attenuation constant and phase constants of transmission lines in terms
of line constants R, L, C and G and explain the significance of reflection coefficient and
insertion loss. (Apr 2011)
27. (i)The characteristics impedance of a uniform transmission line is 2309.6 ohms at a frequency
of 800MHz. At this frequency, the propagation constant is 0.054 (0.366+j0.99). Determine R
and L (6)
(ii)Explain the reflection on lines not terminated in characteristics impedance with phasor
diagrams. Define reflection coefficient and reflection loss. (10) (Nov 2010)

UNIT I PART C (FIFTEEN MARKS)

1. A communication line has L = 3.67 mH/km, G = 0.08 x 10-6 mhos/km, C = 0.0083
µF/km and R = 10.4 ohms/km. Determine the characteristic impedance, propagation
constant, phase constant, velocity of propagation, sending end current and receiving

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transmission line length is 100 kilometres. (16) (Nov 2016)
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A generator of 1 V, 1000 Hz supplies power to a 100 km open wire line terminated
in Z0 and having following parameters, R = 10.4 ohm per Km, L = 0.00367 Henry
per Km, G = 0.8 X 10-6 mho per Km, C = 0.00835 µF per Km. Calculate Z0, α, β,

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λ, v. Also find the received power. (16). (May 2016)
Explain the condition for distortionless line. Characteristic impedance of a

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transmission line at 8 MHz is (40-2j) ohm and the propagation constant is (0.01+ j
0.18) per meter. Find the primary constants. (16) (Dec 2012)
4. Discuss following : (Dec 2012)
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(i) Reflection on a line not terminated in Z0. (8)(May 2013)
(ii) Open and short circuited lines. (8)
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A generator of 1V, 1 kHz supplies power to a 100 km open wire line terminated in
200Ω resistance. The line parameter are R=10Ω/km L=3.8 mH/km, G=1x10-6

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mho/km, C=0.0085 mF/km. Calculate the impedance, reflection coefficient, power
and transmission efficiency. (Apr 2011)

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UNIT II PART A (TWO MARKS)

1. List the standard assumptions to analyze transmission line at RF.(Nov 2019)

2. Define standing wave ratio.(Nov 2019)
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3. Write the expression for standing wave ratio interms of reflection co-efficient. (May 2019)
4. What do the nodes and anti—nodes on a standing wave represent? (May 2019)
5. Define insertion loss. (NOV 2018)
6. Define propagation constant. (NOV 2018)
7. What are the assumptions to simplify the analysis of line performance at high frequencies?
(May 2018) (May 2016)
8. Write the expression for the input impedance of open and short circuited, dissipationless line.
(May 2018) (Nov 2016)
9. Define standing wave ratio. (May 2017)
10. A lossless line has a characteristic impedance of 400 Ω. Determine the standing wave ratio if
the receiving end impedance is 800+j0.0 Ω. (May 2017)
11. Calculate Standing Wave Ratio and Reflection Coefficient on a line having the characteristic
impedance Z0 = 300 Ω and terminating impedance in ZR = 300+j400Ω. (Nov 2016)

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12. Write the expression for standing wave ratio in terms of reflection coefficient. (May 2016)
13. A lossless transmission line has a shunt capacitance of 100 pF/m and a series inductance of 4
µHm. Determine the characteristic impedance. (Nov 2015)

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14. For the line of zero dissipation, what will be the values of attenuation constant and
characteristic impedance? (Nov 2015)

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15. How will you make standing wave measurements on coaxial line? ( May 2015)
16. List the parameters of open wire line at high frequencies. (Nov 2014)

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17. A line having characteristic impedance of 50 ohm is terminated in load impedance 75+j75
ohms. Determine the reflection coeff. (Nov 2014)

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18. Give the expression for characteristic impedance and propagation constant of dissipation less

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19. A 50 Ω coaxial cable feeds a 75 + j20 Ω dipole antenna. Find reflection coefficient and
standing wave ratio. (Dec 2012)
20. Write the expression for VSWR in terms of (Dec 2012)
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(a) The reflection coefficient
(b) VSWR in terms of ZL and Z0.

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21. Write the relationship between SWR and reflection coefficient. (May 2012)
22. For the line of zero dissipation, what will be the values of attenuation constant and
characteristic impedance? (Nov 2011)
23. Define standing wave ratio. (Nov 2011)
24. Express standing wave ratio in terms of a reflection coefficient.( Apr 2011)
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25. A lossless line has a characteristics impedance of 400 ohms. Determine the standing wave ratio
if the receiving end impedance is 800+j 0.0 ohms (Nov 2010)
26. Write the expressions for the input impedance of open and short circuited dissipationless line.
(Nov 2010)

UNIT II PART B (THIRTEEN MARKS)

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1. In a transmission line, load 50+j50 Ω is terminated at 300 MHz. calculate VSWR if

characteristic impedance is 50Ω. Also find the position of the voltage minimum nearest to
load.(8) (Nov 2019)
2. A lossless transmission line is terminated in a load reflecting a part of incident power with
VSWR as 2. Find the percentage of power reflected?(5) (Nov 2019)
3. (i) Derive the line constants of a zero dissipation less line. (May 2019)
4. Briefly explain on 1. Standing wave 2. Reflection loss. (May 2019) (3+3) (May 2018) (4+4)
(Nov 2016)
5. Derive an expression for power and find the input impedance of dissipation less line. When
the load is short circuited, open circuited and for a matched line. (May 2019)

6. Explain the parameters of open-wire and co-axial line at radio frequency.(13) (Nov 2018)

7. A transmission line has Z0 = 1.0, ZL = 0.2 – j 0.2 ohms.(i)What is z at l = λ/4 =0.25λ? (ii)

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Use smith chart.(5+4+4) (Nov 2018)

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8. Derive the line constants of a zero dissipation less line. (6) (May 2018) (May 2016)
9. Describe an experimental setup for the determination of VSWR of an RF transmission. (7)
(May 2018) (Nov 2016)
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10. Discuss in detail about the variation of variation of input impedance along open and short

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circuit lines with relevant graphs. (7) (May 2018) (May 2016)
11. Derive the expression that permit easy measurements of power flow on a line of negligible
losses. (10) (May 2017)
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12. A radio frequency line with Z0 = 70 Ω is terminated by ZL = 115 – j80 Ω at λ = 2.5m. Find the
VSWR and the maximum and minimum line impedances. (6) (May 2017)
13. Derive an expression for the input impedance of a dissipationless line and also find the input
impedance is maximum and minimum at a distance ‘s’. (8) (Nov 2016)
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14. Find the sending end line impedance for a HF line having characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.
The line is of length (1.185λ) and is terminated in a load of (110+j80)Ω. (8) (Nov 2016)

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15. (i) Derive line constants of a zero dissipationless line (8) (ii) A line with zero dissipation has R
= 0.006 ohm per m, C = 4.45 pF per m, L = 2.5 µH per m If the line is operated at 10MHz.
find R0, α, β, λ, v. (8) (May 2016)
16. (i) A lossless line in air having a characteristic impedance of 300 Ω is terminated in unknown
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impedance. The first voltage minimum is located at 15 cm from the load. The standing wave
ratio is 3.3. Calculate the wavelength and terminated impedance (6) (Nov 2015)
(ii) Derive the expression that permit easy measurements of power flow on a line of negligible
losses. (10) (Nov 2015)
17. Derive the expression for the input impedance of the dissipationless line and thus obtain the
expression for the input impedance of the quarter wave line. Also discuss the applications of
the quarter wave line. (10)

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18. An ideal loss less quarter wave transmission line of characteristic impedance 60Ω is terminated
in a load impedance ZL. Give the value of the input impedance of the line when ZL=0, and
60Ω(6)
19. (i)Derive the expressions that permit easy measurements of power flow on a line of negligible
losses. (10) (May2014)
(ii) Derive the expressions for input impedance of open and short circuited lines (6) (Nov
2011) (May2014)
20. Discuss the various parameters of open-wire and co-axial lines at radio frequency. (Nov 2011)
(NOV 2014)

UNIT II PART C (FIFTEEN MARKS)

1. A generator of 1V, 1KHz supplies power to a 100km open wire line terminated in Z0 and

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and G = 0.8mho/km. Calculate Z0,, , , . Also find the received power.(15) (May
2019)
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2. Discuss in detail about the voltages and currents on the dissipation less line. (16) (May

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3. Discuss the various parameters of open-wire and co-axial lines at radio frequency. (16)
(Nov 2015)

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4. (i) Discuss in detail about the variation of Input Impedance along open and short circuit

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lines with relevant graphs. (10) (ii)A loss less line has a Standing Wave ratio of 4. The R0
is 150 ohms and the maximum voltage measured in the line is 135 V. Find the power
delivered to the load. (6) (May 2016)
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5. A 50 Ω lossless transmission line is connected to a load composed of a 75Ω resistor in
series with a capacitor of unknown capacitance. If at 10 MHz the voltage standing wave

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ratio on the line was measured as 3, determine the capacitance C. (Nov 2018)

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UNIT III PART A (TWO MARKS)
What does 2 sets of orthogonal circle represent in smith chart?(Nov 2019)
State the demerits of single stub matching.(Nov 2019)
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3. Distinguish between single stub and double stub matching in a transmission line. (May 2019)
4. How is impedance matching achieved with stubs? (May 2019)

5. List the applications of smith chart. (Nov 2018)

6. What is the application of quarter wave line matching section? (Nov 2018)

7. What is an impedance matching in stub? (May 2018)

8. What are the uses of smith chart? (May 2018)
9. List the applications of a Quarter-wave line. (May 2017)
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10. Why a short-circuited stub is ordinarily preferred to an open-circuited stub? (May 2017)
11. Distinguish between Single stub and Double stub matching in a transmission line. (Nov 2016)
(Nov 2015)
12. Give the application of eight wave line. (Nov 2016)
13. Why a quarter wave line is considered as an impedance inverter? Justify. (May 2016)
14. What is a stub? Why it is used in between transmission lines? (May 2016)
15. List the applications of Quarter-wave line. (Nov 2015)
16. List the applications of the smith chart. (May 2015)
17. Mention the significance of λ/4 line(Dec 2012)
18. Write the disadvantages of single stub matching. (May 2012) (May2014)
19. Mention the application of quarter wave line. (Apr 2011)

UNIT III PART B (THIRTEEN MARKS)

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1. Explain how quarter wave line is used for impedance matching with supporting expressions on
Zin. Also illustrate the application in coupling to antenna.(13)(Nov 2019)

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2. Enumerate the points on properties of smith chart.(5) (Nov 2019)
3. Design a short circuited stub to provide matching between load (50+j100) ohm and 50 ohm
line at frequency of 30 MHz.(8) (Nov 2019)

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4. Explain the operation of quarter wave transformer and mention its
important applications. (May 2019)

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5. Explain the technique of single stub matching and discuss of quarter wave transformer. (13)
(Nov 2018)

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6. Explain the procedure for obtaining the smith chart using R and X circles. (13)(Nov 2018)

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7. With neat diagram, explain the single stub and double stub matching network. Also explain the
design procedure.(15) (May 2018)

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8. Prove that input impedance of a quarter wave line is Zin = Ro2/ ZR. (6) (May 2018)
9. Design a quarter wave transformer to match a load a 200 Ω to a source resistance of 500
Ω. Operating frequency is 200 MHz (7) (May 2018)
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10. Find the sending end impedance of a line with negligible losses when characteristic impedance

using smith chart. (8) (May 2018) e

is 55 Ω and the load impedance is (115 + j 75) Ω length of the line is 1.183 wavelength by

11. Explain the significance of smith chart and its application in a transmission lines. (7) (May t
2018)
12. A 300 Ω transmission line is connected to a load impedance of 450-j600 Ω at 10 MHz. Find
the position and length of a short circuited stub required to match the line using Smith Chart.
(16) (May 2017)
13. A load impedance of 90-j50 Ω is to be matched to a line of 50 Ω using single stub matching.
Find the length and position of the stub. (10) (May 2017)
14. Design a quarter wave transformers to match a load of 200Ω to a source resistance of 500 Ω.
The operating frequency is 200 MHz. (6) (May 2017)

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15. Determine length and location of a single short circuited stub to produce an impedance match
on a transmission line with characteristic impedance of 600 Ω and terminated in 1800 Ω. (8)
(Nov 2016)
16. Explain the operation of quarter wave transformer and mention its important applications. (8)
(Nov 2016)
17. Find the sending end impedance of a line with negligible losses when characteristic impedance
is 55 Ω and the load impedance is 115+j75 Ω length of the line is 1.183 wavelength by using
smith chart. (10) (Nov 2016)
18. Explain the significance of smith chart and its application in a transmission lines. (6) (Nov
2016)
19. (i) Prove that the input impedance of a quarter wave line is Zin = R02 / ZR. (6). (May 2016)
(ii) Design a quarter wave transformer to match a load of 200 ohms to a source resistance of
500 ohms. Operating frequency is 200 MHz. (10) (May 2016)

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20. A load (50 – j 100) ohms is connected across a 50 ohms line. Design a short circuited stub to
provide matching between the two at a signal frequency of 30 MHz using Smith chart. (16)

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21. (i) What is Quarter-wave line? (4) (Nov 2015)
(ii) A 75 Ω lossless transmission line is to be matched with a 100-j80 Ω load using single stub.

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Calculate the stub length and its distance from the load corresponding to the frequency of 30
MHz using Smith chart. (12). (Nov 2015)

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22. (i) Discuss the principle of double stub matching with neat diagram (8) (Nov 2015
(ii) A 300Ω transmission line is connected to a load impedance of (400-j600) Ω at 1 MHz.

chart. (8) (Nov 2015 gi

Find the position and length of a short circuited stub required to match the line using Smith

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23. Design a single stub match for a load of 150 + j225 ohms for a 75 ohms line a 500 MHz using
smith chart. (6)
24. Discuss the following : (Dec 2012)
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(i) Impedance matching (8)
(ii) Single and double stub matching. (8)
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25. Write the concepts of single and double stub matching (10) (May 2012)
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26. A 100Ω, 200 m long lossless transmission line operators at 10 MHz and is terminated into an
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impedance of 50 –j 200Ω. The transit time of the line is 1μs. Determine the length and location
of short circuited stub line. (8) (May 2012)
27. Explain the technique of single stub matching and discuss operation of quarter wave
transformer. (Apr 2011)
28. Explain the applications of smith chart. A 30m long lossless transmission line with Z0=50Ω
operating at 2 MHz is terminated with a load ZL=60+j40 Ω. If U=0.6 C on the line, find the
reflection coefficient γ, the standing wave ratio s and the input impedance. (Apr 2011)
29. (i)Draw and explain the operation of quarter waves line. (8)

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(ii)It is required to match a 200 ohms load to a 300ohms transmission line to reduce the SWR
along the line to 1. What must be the characteristic impedance of the quarter wave transformer
used for this purpose if it is directly connected to the load? (4)
(iii)What are the drawbacks of single stub matching and open circuited stubs? (4) (Nov 2010)
30. (i)Draw and explain the principle of double stub matching. (8)( May2014) (Nov 2010)
(ii)A UHF lossless transmission line working at 1GHz is connected to an unmatched line
producing a voltage reflection coefficient of 0.5 (0.866+j 0.5). Calculate the length and
position of the stub to match the line. (8) (Nov 2010)

UNIT III PART C (FIFTEEN MARKS)

1. Design a single stub match for a load of 150+j 225 Ω for 75Ω line at 500 MHz using smith
chart and outline the inference. (Nov 2019)

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Calculate the stub length and its distance from the load corresponding to the frequency of

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30 MHz using Smith chart. (May 2019)
3. A single stub is to match a load 400 Ω line to a load of 200- j100 Ω. The Wave length is
3m. Determine the position and length of the short circuited stub. (May 2019)

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4. Explain double stub matching on a transmission line and derive the expression and the
length of the stub used for matching on a line. (16)

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5. A 30 m long lossless transmission line with Z0 = 50 Ω operating at 2 MHz is terminated
with a load ZL = 60 + 40j Ω. If U = 0.6C on the line, find
(i) Reflection coefficient (5)
(ii) Standing wave ratio (5) gi
(iii) Input impedance (6) (Dec 2012) nee
UNIT IV PART A (TWO MARKS)
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What is dominant mode?(Nov 2019)
Why TEM wave is impossible in waveguides? (Nov 2019) g.n
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4. How a cavity resonator is formed? What are its different types? (May 2019)

5. What are cavity resonators? (Nov 2018)

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Justify why TM01 and TM10 modes in a rectangular wave-guide do not exist. (May 2019)

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6. Identify when an evanescent mode occurs? (Nov 2018)

7. What is dominant mode? (May 2018)

8. What are the applications of cavity resonators? (May 2018) (Nov 2015) (Nov 2014)
9. Calculate the cut-off frequency of a rectangular waveguide whose inner dimensions are a =
2.5cm and b = 1.5 cm operating at TE10 mode. (May 2017)
10. Enumerate the parameters describing the performance of a cavity resonator. (May 2017)
11. Justify, why TM01 and TM10 modes in a rectangular waveguide do not exist. (Nov 2016)
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12. An air-filled rectangular waveguide of inner dimensions 2.286 x 1.016 in centimetres operates
in the dominant TE10 modes. Calculate the cut-off frequency and phase velocity of a wave in
the guide at a frequency of 7 GHz. (Nov 2016)
13. Define dominant mode. What is the dominant mode of a rectangular wave guide? (May 2016)
14. How a cavity resonator is formed? (May 2016)
15. A rectangular waveguide of cross section 5 cm X 2 cm is used to propagate TM11 mode at 10
GHz. Determine the cut-off wave length. (Nov 2015)
16. Define the terms phase velocity and group velocity. (May 2015)
17. What are the characteristics of TEM wave? ( May 2015)
18. A rectangular waveguide with a 5cm*2cm cross is used to propagate TM11 mode at 10Ghz.
Determine the cut off wavelength. (Nov 2014)
19. Mention the applications of resonant cavities.
20. Why is TEM mode not supported by waveguide? (Nov 2014)

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21. State the significance of dominant mode of propagation. (Nov 2014)
22. Give the equation for propagation constant and wavelength of TEM waves.( May2014)

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23. A wave is propagated in the dominant mode in a parallel plane waveguide. The frequency and
plane separation is 6GHz and 4cm. Calculate cutoff wavelength and wavelength in the
waveguide. (May2014)

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24. Characteristics of TEM wave.(May 2013)
25. What is degenerative mode in rectangular waveguide.(May 2013)
26. Compare TE and TM mode. (Dec 2012)
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27. What is meant by dominant mode? What is the dominant mode for parallel plate guide? (May
2012)
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28. Write the expression for the wave impedance and guide wavelength for TEM mode. (May
2012)

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29. Write down the relationship between phase velocity and group velocity. (Nov 2011)
30. Write down the equations for characteristic impedance for TM and TE waves. (Nov 2011)
31. Define the cutoff frequency for the guided waves (Nov 2010)
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32. For a frequency of 6 GHz and plane separation of 3cm, find the ground and phase velocities for
the dominant mode.( Nov 2010)
33. Give the applications of cavity resonators.
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34. A rectangular waveguide has the following dimensions l = 2.54 cm, b=1.27 cm and thickness =
0.127cm. Calculate the cut-off frequency for TE11 mode.
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35. What are the dominant mode and degenerate modes in rectangular waveguide?
36. What is the dominant TE and TM mode in rectangular waveguide?
37. What is the need for guide termination?
38. How to design an air filled cubical cavity to have its dominant resonant frequency at 3 GHz?
39. What is the dominant mode of rectangular wave guide? Why?
40. Calculate the cutoff wavelength for the TM11 mode in a standard rectangular waveguide if
a=4.5 cm
41. Compare transmission line and waveguide.

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42. An air filled resonate cavity with dimensions a= 5 cm, b=4 cm and c= 10 cm is made of
copper. Find the resonate frequency for lowest order mode.
43. A rectangular wave guide of cross section 5 cm x 2 cm is used to propagate TM11 mode at 10
GHz. Determine the cutoff wave length.

UNIT IV PART B (THIRTEEN MARKS)

1. Apply the boundary condition to wave equation and derive field strength for TE, TM waves
between parallel plates. (Nov 2019)(13)
2. Obtain the field strength expression for TM waves in rectangular waveguide. (9)(Nov 2019)
3. Calculate the cutoff wavelength for rectangular waveguide TE11 mode with dimension ratio
2:1. (4)(Nov 2019)
4. Discuss in detail about the circular cavity resonator and summarize with necessary field
configurations. (Nov 2019)

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5. Derive an expression for the transmission of TE wave between parallel perfectly conducting
planes for the field components. (13) (May 2019)

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6. For a frequency of 10GHz and planes separation of 5cm in air, find the cut off frequency,
cut off wavelength, phase velocity and group velocity of the wave. (13) (May 2019)

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7. Write Bessel’s differential equation and Bessel function and TM and TE waves in Circular
wave guides. (13) (Nov 2018)

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8. Derive the solution for TE and TM mode in rectangular wave guide (13) (Nov 2018)
9. Explain the wave behaviour in a guiding structures.(10) (May 2018)

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10. Explain why TEM waves does not exist in wave guides. (5) (May 2018)

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11. Derive an expression for the transmission of TM waves between parallel perfectly conducting
planes for the field components. (13) (May 2018) (Nov 2016)

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12. An air filled circular waveguide having an inner radius of 1 cm is excited in dominant mode at
10GHz. Find (a) the cut-off frequency of the dominant mode at 10GHz. (b) The guide

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wavelength and (c) Wave impedance. Also find the bandwidth for operation in the dominant
mode only. (13) (May 2018)

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13. Write a brief note on circular cavity resonator and its application.(8) (Nov 2016)
14. A TE11 wave is propagating through a circular waveguide. The diameter of the guide is 10 cm
and the guide is air-filled. Given X11 = 1.842. t
(i)Find the cut-off frequency (3)
(ii)Find the wavelength λg in the guide for a frequency of 3 GHz. (2)
(iii)Determine the wave impedance in the guide. (3) (Nov 2016)
15. A rectangular air-filled copper waveguide with dimension 0.9 inch X 0.4 inch cross section
and 12 inch length is operated at 9.2 GHz with a dominant mode. Find cut-off frequency, guide
wave-length, phase velocity, characteristic impedance and the loss. (16) (Nov 2015)
16. (i) Using Bessel function derive the TE wave components in circular wave guides. (10)
(ii) Calculate the resonant frequency of an air filled rectangular resonator of dimensions a =
2cm, b=4 cm and d=6cm operating in TE101 mode. (6) (Nov 2015)
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17. Discuss the characteristics of TE and TM waves and also derive the cut off frequency and
phase velocity from the propagation constant. (16)(MAY 2015)
18. (i)Derive field component of the wave propagation between parallel plates. (8) (MAY 2015)
(ii)Derive the expression of wave impedance of TE, TM and TEM wave between a pair of
perfectly conducting planes. (8) (MAY 2015)
19. (i)Explain about excitation modes in rectangular waveguide (10) (Nov 2014)
(ii) Calculate resonant frequency of an air filled rectangular resonator of dimensions a = 3 cm,
b = 2cm and d = 4cm operating in TE101 mode. (6) (Nov 2014)
20. Explain the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a cylindrical waveguide with suitable
expressions. (16) (Nov 2014)
21. Discuss the principle of rectangular cavity resonator ( May2014)
22. Discuss the transmission of TM waves between parallel planes and the characteristics of TE
and TM waves. ( May2014)

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23. Discuss the characteristic of TM waves in circular wave guides (10)(May 2013)
24. Sketch the field lines of TE1 mode in parallel plate waveguides (May 2012)

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25. Discuss the structure , advantage and disadvantage of resonant cavities (May 2012)
26. (i)Derive the equations that are the result of introduction of restrictions on time to Maxwell’s
equations (8)

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(ii)Derive the field equations for TE waves between parallel planes. (8) (Nov 2011)
27. Explain TEM and TM cases for attenuation with planes of finite conductivity. (Nov 2011)

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28. Discuss in detail guided waves between parallel planes with neat diagram. (Apr 2011)
29. An air-filled circular waveguide having an inner radius of 1 cm is excited in dominant mode at

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bandwidth for operation in dominant mode only (8) (Nov 2010)

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guide with inner dimensions a = 1.5cm and b = 0.6 cm, which is filled with ϵr = 2.25, µr =
1, loss tangent = 4 X 10-4. Determine (i) the phase constant, (ii) the guide wavelength, (iii)

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dielectric, and (vi) the attenuation constant due to loss in the guide walls. (15). (Nov 2018)
2. Derive the field components of Transverse Electric wave in rectangular waveguide. (16)
(May 2017)
3. When dominant mode is transmitted through a circular waveguide , the wavelength
measured is to be 13.33 cm. The frequency of the microwave signal is 3.75 GHz. Calculate
the cut-off frequency, inner radius of guide, phase velocity, group velocity, phase constant,
wave impedance, bandwidth for operation in dominant mode only. (16) (May 2017)
4. Derive the field component of a Transverse Electric wave in Rectangular waveguides.
(16). (May 2016)
5. For a frequency of 10 GHz and plane separation of 5cm in air, find the cut off frequency,
cut off wavelength, phase velocity and group velocity of the wave. (16) (May 2016)
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6. A rectangular air filled copper waveguide with dimensions 0.9 inch x0.4 inche cross
section and 12 inch length is operated at 9.2 GHz with a dominant mode. Find the cutoff
frequency, guide wave length, phase velocity, characteristic impedance and the loss. (Nov
2010)

UNIT V
PART A (2 MARKS)
1. List some of the active RF components.
2. Enumerate the bandgap energy for Si and Ge used for semiconductor diodes.
3. What is called as HBTs?
4. Define reverse active mode in bipolar junction transistor.
5. Classify RF field effect transistors based on physical construction.
6. Compare the enhancement type FET with Depletion type FET.
7. Outline the characteristics of modulation doped field effect transistor.
8. What is HEMTs?

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Illustrate the generic RF amplifier design.
Mention various types of mixers.
Summarize the basic steps in the design process of RF amplifier circuits.
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Distinguish between Oscillator and Mixer.
Examine the importance of voltage controlled oscillator in RF system.
Interpret the basic parameters of RF amplifier.

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15. Generalize the concept of unconditional stability of an amplifier.
16. Analyze the techniques of efficiency boosting in RF power amplifier.
17. Evaluate the significance of negative resistance in oscillation of a circuit.
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Deduce the transducer power gain of a RF power amplifier.

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20. Draw typical output stability circle and input stability circle.
21. Define power gain of an amplifier in terms of S parameters and reflection coefficients.
22. What is Rollett factor?
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23. ive the expression to verify the unconditionally stability of RF amplifier.

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24. Write the expression for noise figure of a two port amplifier

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1. Elaborate the construction and the functionality of the bipolar junction transistor.
2. Discuss about the different operating modes of a bipolar junction transistor with
appropriate diagram.
3. Compare the field effect transistor with the bipolar junction transistor
4. Explain the distinct features of high electron mobility transistors.
5. Analyze the steps involved to design a low noise amplifier
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6. Interpret the various types of mixers with its principle of operation
7. Illustrate the design principles of RF amplifier and impedance matching.
8. A microwave amplifier is characterized by its S-parameters. Derive equations for power
gain, available gain and transducer gain.
9. With reference to RF transistor amplifier, discuss the considerations for stability and gain.
10. Write the mathematical analysis of amplifier stability
11. Devise the various stabilization methods for an RF amplifier circuit.

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PART C (FIFTEEN MARKS)

1. Draw a basic RF circuit block and explain about Low noise amplifiers, Mixers and Power
Amplifiers.
2. A microwave amplifier is characterized by its S-parameters. Derive equations for power
gain, available gain and transducer gain. (16)
3. A microwave transistor has the following S parameters at 10 GHz, with a50Ω reference
impedance. S11=0.45 ∠ 150◦, S22=0.40 ∠-150◦, S12=0.01 ∠-10◦, S21=2.05 ∠ 10◦, the
source impedance Zs=20Ω and load impedance is ZL=30Ω. Compute the power gain,
available gain and transducer power gain. (16)
4. An RF amplifier has the following S parameters: S11=0.3∠-700, S21=3.5 ∠850,
S12=0.2∠-100, S21=0.4∠-450. Further Vs=5V∠00, Zs=40Ω and ZL=73Ω. Assuming
Zo=50Ω. Find GT, GTU, GA and G. Also find power delivered to the load PL, available
power from source PA and incident power to amplifier Pinc.

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