Electronics and Communication Engineering - Microwave Communication - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Microwave Communication - Section 8 (Q.No. 1)
1.
Consider the following statements, SWR of a transmission line is infinite when the load is
  1. a short circuit
  2. a complex impedance
  3. an open circuit
  4. a pure reactance
Which of the above statements are correct?
1 and 3 only
1, 2, 3
2, 3, 4
1, 2, 4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Jyotsna Sai said:   9 years ago
SWR = 1+|RL| / (1 - |RL|).

SWR => Standing Wave Ratio.
RL => Reflection Coefficient

SWR = Infinite, when RL = +1 or -1.

RL = +1 When Line is Open Circuited.
RL= -1 When Line Is Short Circuited.

Therefore, the answer is Option A) 1 and 3.

Mohan Kumar said:   10 years ago
SWR is infinite only under open circuit conditions.

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