Transmission Lines and Antenna Systems Review

<p>Deliver maximum signal power. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Support of multiple electromagnetic modes propagating simultaneously. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Noise cancellation due to opposing signal directions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guided media require a physical path, while unguided media do not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radio-frequency waveguide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One of their conductors is typically grounded. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deliver RF power from transmitter to the antenna (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uniformly distributed across the entire circuit. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the transmission characteristics of the transmission line. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Characteristic Impedance (Z0) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and the direction of propagation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost-effectiveness in implementation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The square root of the inductance divided by the capacitance ($ \sqrt{L/C} $). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-induction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor noise rejection compared to balanced lines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To introduce a precise time delay to the signal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect a balanced transmission line to an unbalanced load. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twin lead uses a solid dielectric along its entire length, while open-wire relies only on spacers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They efficiently transfer power from the source to the load without reflections. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The frequency of the signal being transmitted. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High-frequency applications. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes signal attenuation and distortion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A flat conductor separated from a ground plane by an insulating material. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A conductor suspended between parallel conductive ground planes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waveguides offer lower signal attenuation at microwave frequencies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transmit telephone signals, Internet communication, and cable television signals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Applied signal frequency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standing Wave Ratio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there is interference between incident and reflected waves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time Domain Reflectometer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remove the reactive component of a load and match it to the line. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wavelength and SWR (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reflections on the line. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ratio of the outer to inner conductor diameters. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher reflected power and potential damage to the transmitter. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parallel resonant circuit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wireless (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Transmission media that requires physical structures for communication.

Transmission media that does not use physical structures for communication.

Metallic conductors used to transfer electrical energy from one point to another.

Lines designed to support a single electromagnetic wave with fields perpendicular to propagation.

Guides waves with more complex structures, like RF waveguides and multimode optical fibers.

Consists of two parallel conductors carrying equal and opposite currents, minimizing noise.

Consists of conductors with unequal impedances, typically one is grounded.

The way radio waves travel through space or mediums.

Technology that uses light to transmit data through thin strands of glass or plastic.

A graphical tool used to represent complex impedance in transmission lines.

A transmission line option that minimizes costs while maintaining functionality.

The ability of a circuit to ignore unwanted signals; less effective in unbalanced lines.

A device that connects balanced transmission lines to unbalanced loads.

Consists of two wires separated by a dielectric, used for signal transmission.

A cable with two concentric conductors, used in high-frequency applications to reduce losses.

A transmission line made of a conductor on a dielectric substrate, grounded beneath.

A center conductor placed between two parallel conductive ground planes for microwave transmission.

A hollow metal tube that conducts microwave energy with lower losses than coaxial cables.

Thin glass or plastic fibers that transmit data via light, offering high bandwidth over long distances.

Physical and electrical properties that define the performance of transmission lines.

Interference pattern from incident and reflected waves.

Measure of mismatch between load and characteristic impedance.

Networks designed to match load impedance with transmission line impedance.

Short section of transmission line, open or shorted, for matching.

Device for time-domain reflectometry to find cable impairments.

Coaxial line with slot for measuring wavelength and SWR.

Component that stores energy in a magnetic field.

Component that stores energy in an electric field.

Ratio of reflected to incident wave amplitudes.

Circuit models where electrical properties like resistance and capacitance are concentrated in a small area, suitable for low-frequency applications.

Electric circuits where properties such as resistance, inductance, and capacitance are spread over the entire length, applicable for high-frequency applications.

The measure of opposition a transmission line presents to a signal, relevant for assessing signal integrity and power loss.

Describes how the amplitude and phase of a signal changes as it travels along a transmission line, determined by primary constants.

A measure of how much electric field gets reduced inside a material compared to a vacuum, also known as dielectric constant.

A mode of electromagnetic wave propagation where electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave travel.

The potential difference that affects the signal propagation along a transmission line, and can determine energy losses.

The loss of signal strength, usually due to resistance in conductors and dielectric losses in materials.

Special transmission lines used to purposely delay signal transmission, often used in signal processing.