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Which of the following factors affects the cutoff frequency of a transmission line?
Which of the following factors affects the cutoff frequency of a transmission line?
- Temperature of the environment
- Material of the coaxial cable
- Operating voltage
- Length of the transmission line (correct)
How can attenuation be minimized in coaxial cables?
How can attenuation be minimized in coaxial cables?
- Using a smaller cable diameter
- Employing higher operating frequencies
- Shortening the distance between the transmitter and antenna (correct)
- Increasing the length of the cable
What is the relationship between cable length and attenuation in coaxial cables?
What is the relationship between cable length and attenuation in coaxial cables?
- Longer cables have higher attenuation due to increased capacitance
- Shorter cables exhibit lower attenuation due to higher frequency response
- Cable length does not affect attenuation in coaxial lines
- Longer cables result in lower cutoff frequencies, leading to higher attenuation (correct)
Which statement about coaxial cable types is correct?
Which statement about coaxial cable types is correct?
What happens to higher-frequency signals beyond the cutoff frequency of a transmission line?
What happens to higher-frequency signals beyond the cutoff frequency of a transmission line?
How does an unshielded line typically behave in terms of noise and signal?
How does an unshielded line typically behave in terms of noise and signal?
What is the typical range of speed for signals traveling in a cable compared to the speed of light?
What is the typical range of speed for signals traveling in a cable compared to the speed of light?
What happens to the wavelength of a signal in a cable compared to its wavelength in free space?
What happens to the wavelength of a signal in a cable compared to its wavelength in free space?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of coaxial connector?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of coaxial connector?
Which factor is critical in selecting a coaxial connector?
Which factor is critical in selecting a coaxial connector?
What does a long transmission line appear as to a high-frequency signal?
What does a long transmission line appear as to a high-frequency signal?
What comprises the distributed capacitance formed in a transmission line?
What comprises the distributed capacitance formed in a transmission line?
What is signified by the term 'lumped model' in the context of a distributed line?
What is signified by the term 'lumped model' in the context of a distributed line?
Which component contributes to the significant reactance in a transmission line at high frequencies?
Which component contributes to the significant reactance in a transmission line at high frequencies?
What defines the characteristic impedance Z0 of a transmission line?
What defines the characteristic impedance Z0 of a transmission line?
What is the primary condition for achieving maximum power transfer in a transmission line?
What is the primary condition for achieving maximum power transfer in a transmission line?
What is the typical velocity factor (VF) range for coaxial cables?
What is the typical velocity factor (VF) range for coaxial cables?
How does the velocity of a signal in a transmission line compare to the speed of light in free space?
How does the velocity of a signal in a transmission line compare to the speed of light in free space?
What happens to a signal applied at one end of a transmission line?
What happens to a signal applied at one end of a transmission line?
What components affect the time delay for a signal in a transmission line?
What components affect the time delay for a signal in a transmission line?
What is the characteristic impedance of a cable independent of?
What is the characteristic impedance of a cable independent of?
For what purpose is a transmission line used if it is specifically designed to create delay?
For what purpose is a transmission line used if it is specifically designed to create delay?
What characterizes a balanced line?
What characterizes a balanced line?
Which type of cable configuration is considered unbalanced?
Which type of cable configuration is considered unbalanced?
What effect does common-mode rejection have in balanced lines?
What effect does common-mode rejection have in balanced lines?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of unshielded lines?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of unshielded lines?
What is the purpose of a balun in transmission lines?
What is the purpose of a balun in transmission lines?
What is indicated by the statement that a pair of conductors is only considered a transmission line if it is at least 0.1 λ long?
What is indicated by the statement that a pair of conductors is only considered a transmission line if it is at least 0.1 λ long?
Which cable type offers significant protection against noise but is not entirely immune?
Which cable type offers significant protection against noise but is not entirely immune?
What is the typical range of noise reduction achieved by balanced lines?
What is the typical range of noise reduction achieved by balanced lines?
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Study Notes
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Lines
- Balanced lines have two wires with no connection to ground; signals on both wires are referenced to ground, with current flowing in opposite directions.
- Unbalanced lines have one wire connected to ground.
- Examples of balanced lines include open-wire lines.
- Examples of unbalanced lines include coaxial cables.
- Twisted-pair lines can be used in either balanced or unbalanced configurations.
- Balanced lines offer better noise protection due to common-mode rejection, which cancels external signals induced on both wires.
- Unbalanced lines provide less noise protection but still protect from noise pickup and cross-talk.
- A balun is a device that converts between balanced and unbalanced signals.
Transmission Lines
- A transmission line is a pair of conductors at least 0.1 wavelengths long at the signal frequency.
- The speed of a signal in a cable is less than the speed of light in free space, and its wavelength is proportionally shorter.
Connectors
- Connectors are used to terminate transmission lines, connecting cables to equipment or other cables.
- Coaxial connectors are designed to maintain the integrity and electrical properties of the cable.
- Common coaxial connectors include PL-259 (UHF), BNC, F, SMA, and N-type.
Characteristic Impedance
- The characteristic impedance of a transmission line is a function of its inductance, resistance, and capacitance, representing its resistance to high-frequency signals.
- The characteristic impedance is purely resistive for an infinite length of line or a finite length with a resistive load equal to the characteristic impedance.
- The formula for characteristic impedance is Z0 = √(L/C), where L is inductance and C is capacitance per unit length.
- Matching generator and load impedances to the characteristic impedance maximizes power transfer.
Velocity Factor
- The velocity factor (VF) is the ratio of the signal propagation speed in a transmission line to the speed of light in free space.
- VF values range from 0.5 to 0.9, with coaxial cables typically having VF between 0.6 and 0.8.
- Open-wire lines have a VF of about 0.9, and 300-Ohm twin-lead lines have a VF of about 0.8.
Time Delay
- Time delay is the time it takes for a signal to travel the length of a transmission line.
- It is a function of the line's inductance and capacitance.
- Time delay can be calculated using the formulas: td = √(L/C) and td = l / (VF * c), where l is the length of the cable, VF is the velocity factor, and c is the speed of light.
Transmission Line Specifications
- Coaxial cable specifications are summarized in tables, typically using codes like RG or manufacturer part numbers.
Coaxial Cable Attenuation
- Coaxial cable attenuation, or signal loss, increases with frequency.
- Larger cables have lower attenuation.
- Shortening the cable length and using larger cables can minimize loss.
- Cable length affects the cutoff frequency, rolling off higher frequencies beyond the cutoff.
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