FATIMA MICHAEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY/ DEPARTMENT OF ECE

EC 2305: Transmission Lines and Wave Guides-Question Bank

UNIT-I/ PART – A

S.No Question Exam

1. For a symmetrical network, define propagation constant and characteristic impedance. M-11
2. What are the advantages of m-derived filters? M-11
3. A constant-K T-section high pass filter has a cutoff frequency of 10 KHz. The design N-10
impedance is 600 ohms. Determine the value of L.
4. What are the advantages of m-derived filters? N-10
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5. If Zoc =1000Ω and Zsc =360Ω, determine the Zo of the symmetrical network. N-09
6. What are the disadvantages of constant-k prototype filter section? M-09
7. Find L and C of a low pass T section constant-k filter having a cutoff frequency of 1.8KHz M-09
and load of 500ohms.
8. What are the demerits of constant k filters? N-08
9. Design a prototype low pass filter T section of design impedance Ro =500Ω and cutoff N-08
frequency fc=2000Hz
10. Compare constant K and m-derived filters. M-08
11. Determine the value of C required by a prototype high pass T-section filter having a cutoff M-08
frequency of 1KHz to work into a 600ohms load resistance.
12. Draw a simple High-pass filter section and give the values of circuit elements. N-07
13. Draw a simple Band-pass filter network and give the values of circuit elements. N-07
14. What are called cut-off frequencies in the design of filters? M-07
15. What is constant-K filters? M-07
16. What are the properties of band elimination filter? M-07
17. How the resonant frequency is chosen in the m-derived high pass filters? M-07
18. What is constant-k network? N-06
19. How to obtain constant-k high pass filter? N-06
20. Define characteristics impedance of a network. M-06
21. Define constant-k filters. M-06
22. Why constant K filters are also known as prototype filters? N-05
23. Define cutoff frequency N-05
24. A T section low pass filter has series inductance of 80mH and shunt capacitance of 0.022 µF. M-05
Determine the cutoff frequency and the nominal impedance.
25. What are called constants K filters and what are the demerits? M-05
26. What are the characteristics of an ideal filter? N-04
27. Why m-derived filter of L-sections are used as terminations of composite filters? N-04
28. What are the merits of m derived filters? M-04
29. Define neper. What is its relation with Decibels? M-04

UNIT-I/ PART – B

S.No Question Exam Marks

1. Derive the relevant equations of m-derived low pass filter and design m-derived M-11 16
T type low pass filter to work into load of 500Ω with cut off frequency at 4 KHz
and Peak attenuation at 4.15 KHz.

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2. Explain the structure and application of crystal filter. Design a low pass filter M-11 16
with cut off at 2600 Hz to match 550Ω. Use one derived section with infinite
attenuation at 2850Hz.
3. (i)Design a m-derived T-section low pass filter having a cutoff frequency of N-10 8
5000 Hz and a design impedance of 600 ohms. The frequency of infinite
attenuation is f=1.25fc. 8
(ii)Draw and explain the operation of crystal filters.
4. (i)Design a constant K- T-section band pass filter with cutoff frequencies of 1 N-10 8
KHz and 4 KHz. The design impedance is 600 ohms.
(ii)Draw a constant K- T-section band elimination filter and explain the 8
operation with necessary design equations.
5. Design a composite low pass filter to meet the following specifications. The N-09 16
filter is to be terminated in 500Ω resistance. It is to have a cutoff frequency of
100Hz with high attenuation at 1065Hz and 1250Hz.
6. Discuss the characteristics impedance of symmetrical networks and filter N-09 16
fundamentals.
7. (i)Draw and explain the operation of constant-K T-section band elimination M-09 10
filter with necessary expressions and also present the design equations.
(ii) In a constant-K T-section band pass filter, the ratio of capacitances in the 6
shunt and series arm is 100:1 and resonant frequency of both the arms is
1000Hz.Find the bandwidth of the filter.
8. (i) Outline the steps involved in the design of composite high pass filter. M-09 8
(ii)Design an m-derived π-section high pass filter with a cutoff frequency (fc) of
5 KHz and frequency of infinite attenuation at 1.25fc.Assume design impedance
of 600ohms. 8
9. What is m derived filter? Derive the relevant equation of m derived low pass N-08 16
filter.
10. The series arm Z,of a filter consists of a 0.5µF capacitor in series with an N-08 4
inductor of 0.5H.If Ro =500Ω,determine the elements in the shunt arm and the
manner in which they MAY be connected. Find the frequency of resonance fo
and pass band.
11. (i)Design a m-derived high pass filter (both T and sections) with a cut off M-08 10
frequency of 10KHz. Design impedance is 500ohms and m=0.4.
(ii)What do you mean by composite filter? Discuss its construction, design and
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characteristics briefly
12. (i)With a neat diagram explain the operation of a constant-K band pass filter. M-08 12
Derive the equation of resonance. Develop expression for the circuit elements
used in the series and shunt arms of the filter. Consider a T-section.
(ii)Draw a constant-K(T-section) band elimination filter. Write design equations
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13. Design and derived m-derived low-pass filter with relevant diagrams. N-07 16
14. Design a “constant-K low pass filter” and illustrate with a diagram for variation N-07 16
of α and β with frequency for the low-pass section.
15. (i)Explain the design of a low-pass filter using a typical cut-off frequency M-07 8
desired and the load resistance to be supplied.
(ii)Determine the cutoff frequency for the low-pass filter shown in fig.

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L1 L2
1 2 1 2
80/2mH 80/2mH
C1
0.5uf

Fig.
16. Design a low pass filter (both and T-sections) having a cutoff frequency of N-06 16
2KHz to operate with a terminated load resistance of 500Ω
17. Discuss the theory of band elimination filter for both T and π configurations and N-06 16
also plot the variation of reactance with respect to frequency.
18. (i)Design a m-derived low-pass filter having cutoff frequency of 1KHz,design M-06 8
impedance of 400Ω and the resonant frequency of 1100Hz.
(ii)Design an m-derived high pass filter with a cut-off frequency of 10 KHz;
design impedance of 5Ω and m=0.4. 8
19. (i)Explain with diagram the manner of variation of Zo (characteristic impedance) M-06 8
over the pass band for the T and π networks.
(ii)A π-section filter network consist of a series arm inductance of 10mH and
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two shunt arm capacitances of 0.16µF each. Calculate the cut-off frequency and
attenuation and phase shift at 12 KHz. What is the value of nominal impedance
in the pass band.
20. (i)Design a low pass filter (both π and T-sections)having a cutoff frequency of M-06 8
2KHz to operate with a terminated load resistance of 500Ω.
(ii)Design a high pass filter having a cutoff frequency of 1 KHz with a load
resistance of 600Ω. 8
21. (i)Design a Band pass filter to operate into input and output resistance of 100Ω N -05 8
and have a pass band between 4.8KHz and 5.2KHz.
(ii)In a constant-K band pass filter, the ratio of the shunt arm capacitance to the
total series arm capacitance is 100:1.The frequency of resonance of both the arm 8
is 1000Hz.calculate the B.W of the filter.
22. Design a composite LPF to meet the following specifications: M -05 16
fc =2000Hz, =2050Hz, Ro=500ohms, Where fc=the cut-off frequency ,
=frequency of infinite attenuation, Ro=Design impedance Use T section.
23. (i)Derive the design equation of constant K Band pass filter. M-05 8
(ii)Design a m derived LPF for fc =1kHz, =1050Hz and R=600ohms 8
24. (i)Determine the characteristics impedance of symmetrical T network. N-04 4
(ii) Explain the characteristics of symmetrical networks while connecting like
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elements in it.
(iii)Design the elements of a low pass ‘T’ filter with termination 500ohms and
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cutoff frequency 1000Hz.
25. (i)Derive the m derived T network from prototype T network. M-04 8
(ii)Find the characteristics impedance of the symmetrical T network is the series
arm impedance is 10+j30 and shunt arm impedance is 50-j100.
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26. Design a low pass composite filter for the following specifications. Cut-off M-04 16
frequency fc =2 kHz. Frequency of infinite attenuation =2050Hz Load
impedance Rk =500Ω.Use T section to develop the n composite filter.

UNIT-II/ PART – A

Sl.No. Question Exam

1. How can distortion be reduced in a transmission line? M-11
2. A transmission lie has Zo = 745∠-12˚ Ω and is terminated in ZR = 100 Ω. Calculate M-11
the reflection loss in dB.
3. Define delay distortion. N-10
4. Write the expressions for the phase constant and velocity of propagation for N-10
telephone cable.
5. What is the relationship between characteristics impedance and propagation M-10
constant?
6. What is meant by distortion less line? M-10
7. Define phase distortion. N-09
8. What is meant by inductance loading of telephone cables? N-09
9. What is propagation constant? Which are its two components? M-09
10. State the condition for distortion less line. M-09
11. Briefly discuss the difference between wavelength and period of a sine wave. N-08
12. Find the attenuation and phase shift constant of a wave propagating along the line N-08
whose propagation constant is 1.048x10-4 ∠88.8°
13. Find the reflection coefficient of a 50Ω transmission line when it is terminated by a M-08
load impedance of 60+j40 Ω.
14. Define reflection loss. M-08
15. Define propagation constant of a transmission line. N 07
16. Calculate the characteristic impedance of a transmission line if the following N 07
measurements have been made on the line Zoc = 550 ∠ -60 ° Ω and Zsc = 500 ∠30 °Ω.
17. What is frequency distortion? M 07
18. Calculate the load reflection coefficient of a perfectly matched line with no M 07
reflection from load.
19. Define characteristic impedance of a transmission line. N-06
20. How much inductive loading is required to make a 16-gauge cable distortion less? N-06
The line parameters are R = 42.1 Ω/km, G = 1.5 µ mho, C = 0.062 µf/km and L = 1
mH/km.
21. List the various types of transmission lines used in practice. Extra
22. What are the important parameters of a Transmission Line? Extra
23. Define Attenuation and phase constant. Extra
24. What is reflection factor? Extra
25. Explain insertion loss. Extra
26. Write the expression for the characteristic impedance and propagation constant for a Extra
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line of zero dissipation.
27. Define wavelength of a transmission line? How is it related to the phase velocity? Extra

UNIT-II/ PART – B

Sl.No. Question Exam Marks

1. Derive the equation of attenuation constant and phase constants of M-11 16
transmission lines in terms of line constants R,L,C and G and explain
the significance of reflection coefficient and insertion loss.
2. A generator of 1V, 1 KHz supplies power to a 100 Km open wire line M-11 16
terminated in 200 Ω resistance. The line parameters are R= 10
Ohms/Km, L=3.8mH/Km, G = 1 x 10-6 mho/Km, C= 0.0085 µF/Km.
Calculate the impedance, reflection coefficient, power and transmission
efficiency.
3. (i)A transmission line has the following per unit length parameters : L = N-10 8
0.1 µH, R = 5 ohms, C= 300 pF and G= 0.01 mho. Calculate the
propagation constant and characteristic impedance at 500 MHz.
(ii)Derive the conditions required for a distortion less line. 8
4. (i) The characteristic impedance of a uniform transmission line is 2309.6 N-10 6
ohms at a frequency of 800 MHz. At this frequency the propagation
constant is 0.054(0.0366+j0.99. Determine R and L.
(ii) Explain the reflection on lines not terminated in characteristic
impedance with phasor diagrams. Define reflection coefficient and 10
reflection loss.
5. (i) Derive the expression for the input impedance of a lossless line(8) M-10 8
(ii) Draw the L-type equivalent circuit model of a two-conductor
transmission line and derive the transmission line equations 8
6. (i) Discuss the reflection Coefficient of different types of transmission M-10 8
lines.
(ii)A transmission line operating at 106 rad/s has α=8dB/m,β=1rad/m
and Zo =60+j40Ω, and is 2meter long. If the line is connected to a
source of 10 ∠0o, Zg =40Ω and terminated by a load of 8
20+j50Ω,determine the current the middle of the line
7. (i) Derive expressions for the attenuation and phase constants of a N-09 10
transmission line in terms of the line constants R,L,G and C.(10)
(ii)The constants of a transmission line are
R=6ohms/km,L=202mH/km,C=0.005x 10-6 F/km and G=0.25x10-6 6
mho/km. Determine the characteristic impedance and propagation
constant at 100Hz. (6)
8. Derive an expression for the input impedance of a transmission line. N-09 8
Hence obtain the input impedance for a lossless line.(8)
(ii) Write a short note on reflection factor and reflection loss.(8) 8
9. Derive the expression for voltage and current at any on a transmission M-09 8
line in terms of receiving end voltage and current.
(b) A line has R= 100 Ω/km, L= 0.001H/km, G=1.5 X 10-6 mho/km, and
C=0.00835 µf/km. Determine the characteristic impedance, 8
propagation constant for f=1000 Hz, Es=1.0 volts and length=100km.
10. (a) Derive Campbell’s equation. M-09 8
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(b) A generator of 1V, 1KHz supplies power to a 100 km transmission
line terminated in a 200Ω resistance. The line parameters are R= 10
Ω/km, L=3.8 mH/km, G=1 µ mho/km and C=0.0085 µf/km. Calculate 8
the input impedance and reflection coefficient
11. Derive the general transmission line equations for voltage and current at N-08 16
any point on a line
12. (a) Write a brief note on frequency and phase distortions. N-08 8
(b) The characteristic impedance of a 805m-long transmission line is 94
∠23.2°Ω, the attenuation constant is 74.5X10-6 Np/m and the phase shift 8
constant is 174X10-6rad/m at 5KHz.Calculate the line parameters R, L,
G, C per meter and the phase velocity on the line.
13. (a) Explain in detail about the Waveform distortion and also derive the M-08 8
condition for distortion less line.
(b) Derive the expression for transfer impedance of a Transmission 8
Line.
14. (a) A parallel-wire transmission line is having the following line M-08 8
parameters at 5 KHz. Series resistance (R = 2.59x10-3 Ω/m), series
inductance (L = 2 µH/m), shunt conductance (G = 0Ω/m) and
capacitance between conductors (C = 5.56 pF/m). Find the characteristic
impedance, attenuation constant,(α Np/m), phase shift constant (β
rad/m), velocity of propagation and wavelength.
(b) A 2 meter long transmission line with characteristic impedance of 60 8
+ j40 Ω is operating at (ω) 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
load0 of 20 + j50 Ω. Determine the input impedance of this line.
15. (a) Derive the expression for the input impedance of a transmission line. N-07 8
(b) A cable has the following parameters: R=48.75 Ω/km, L=1.09
mH/km, G=38.75 µ mho/km and C= 0.059 µf/km. Determine the 8
characteristic impedance, propagation constant and wavelength for a
source of f=1600 Hz and Es=1.0 volts
16. (a) A cable has been uniformly loaded by an inductance such that N-07 8
wl>>R. assuming leakage conductance to be nil, deduce an expression
for attenuation and phase constant without neglecting R.
(b) A transmission line has the following parameters per km R=15Ω,
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C=15µf, L=1mH and G=1µmho. Find the additional inductance to give
distortion less transmission. Calculate attenuation and phase constant for
the loaded line
17. (a) Discuss in detail about Inductance loading of Telephone cables and M-07 8
derive the attenuation constant (α), phase constant (β) and velocity of
signal transmission (v) for the uniformly loaded cable.
(b) Explain in detail about the reflection on a line not terminated in its
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characteristic impedance (Z0).
18. (a) A transmission line operating at 500 MHz has Z0 = 80Ω, α = 0.04 M-07 8
Np/m, β=1.5 rad/m. Find the line parameters series resistance (R Ω/m),
series inductance (L H/m), shunt conductance (Gmho/m) and
capacitance between conductors (C F/m).
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(b) A distortion less transmission line has attenuation constant (α)
1.15X10-3 Np/m and capacitance of 0.1 nF/m. The characteristic 8
resistance √(L/C) = 50Ω. Find the resistance, inductance and
capacitance per meter of the line.
19. (a) Obtain the general solution of a transmission line. N-06 8
(b) A line has R= 10.4 Ω/km, L= 3.67mH/km, G=0.8X 10-6 mho/km,
and C=0.00835 µf/km. Determine the characteristic impedance,
propagation constant and sending end current for f=1000 Hz, Es=1.0 8
volts and length=100km.
20. (a) Discuss the two types of waveform distortion on a transmission line N-06 8
and obtain the condition for distortion less line.
(b) A telephone cable 64km long has a resistance of 13 Ω/km and a
capacitance of 0.008 µf/km. Calculate the attenuation constant, velocity 8
and wavelength of the line at 1000Hz.
21. Derive the input impedance of open and short circuited dissipation less Extra
line. Illustrate with suitable diagrams the variation of the input
impedance as a function of length.
22. Prove that a finite line terminated in Zo behaves like an infinite line. Extra
23. For a Transmission Line terminated in Zo, prove that (i) Zo-√Zoc.Zsc (ii) Extra
tanhγl=√Zsc/Zoc.
24. Derive the relationship between Zoc & Zsc Extra

UNIT-III/ PART – A

Sl.No. Question Exam

1. Express standing wave ratio in terms of reflection coefficient. M-11
2. Mention the application of a quarter wave line. M-11
3. A lossless line has a characteristic impedance of 400 ohms. Determine the standing N-10
wave ratio if the receiving end impedance is 800+j 0.0 ohms.
4. Write the expressions for the input impedance of open and short circuited N-10
dissipation less line.
5. Distinguish between series stub and shunt stub. M-10
6. Write the procedure to find the impedance from the given admittance using smith M-10
chart.
7. A low loss line has a characteristics impedance of 400ohms.Determine the standing N-09
wave ration if the receiving end impedance is (650-j475)ohms.
8. Give the applications of an eighth wave line. N-09
9. If the reflection co-efficient of a line is 0.3 ∠-66°, calculate the standing wave ratio. M-09
10. What is the value of Zo for the dissipation less line? M-09
11. Give the minimum and maximum value of SWR and reflection coefficient. N-08
12. Why is the Quarter wave line called as copper insulator? N-08
13. Distinguish between single stub matching and double stub matching. M-08
14. What are the applications of the quarter-wave line? N-07
15. A 50 Ω line is terminated in load ZR = 90 + j60 Ω. Determine the reflection N-07
coefficient.
16. Find the VSWR and reflection coefficient of a perfectly matched line with no M-07
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reflection from load?
17. Name few applications of half-wave line. M-07
18. Define standing wave ratio. N-06
19. Design a quarter wave transformer to match a load of 200 Ω to a source resistance N-06
of 500Ω. The operating frequency is 200 MHz.
20. What are small and zero dissipation lines? Extra
21. List the parameters of open wire line at high frequencies. Extra
22. List the parameters of coaxial wire line at high frequencies. Extra
23. What are standing waves? Define node & antinodes. Extra
24. Why do standing waves exist on transmission lines? Extra
25. What are the applications of smith chart? Extra
26. Why short circuited stub is preferred to open circuited stub? Extra
27. What is the application of quarter- wave matching section and the value of Extra
characteristic impedance of the matching section?
28. What are the advantages of double stub matching over single stub matching? Extra
29. Derive the relationship between standing wave ratio and reflection coefficient? Extra
30. What is the need for stub matching in transmission lines? Extra

UNIT-III/ PART – B

Sl.No. Question Exam Marks

1. Explain the technique of single stub matching and discuss operation of M-11 16
quarter wave transformer.
2. Explain the applications of smith chart. A 30m long lossless M-11 16
transmission line with Zo = 50Ω operating at 2 MHz is terminated with
a load ZL = 60+j40 Ω. If U= 0.6C on the line, find the reflection
coefficient, Γ, standing wave ration(S) and the input impedance.
3. (i) Draw and explain the operation of a quarter wave line. N-10 8
(ii) It is required to match a 200 ohms load to a 300 ohms 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 4
purpose if it is directly connected to the load?
(iii)What are the drawbacks of single stub matching and open circuited
stubs? 4
4. (i) Draw and explain the principle of double stub matching. N-10 8
(ii) A UHF lossless transmission line working at 1 GHz 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 8
the line.
5. (i) Discuss the operation of a quarter wave line and illustrate its M-10 8
applications.
(ii) A lossless line in air having a characteristic impedance of 300ohms
is terminated by unknown impedance .The first voltage minimum 8
is located at 15cm from the load. The standing wave is
3.3.Calculate the wavelength and terminating impedance
6. (i) A load having an impedance of (450-j600) ohms at 10MHz is M-10 12
connected to a 300ohms line. Calculate the position and length of a short
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circuited stub to match this load to the line using Smith chart.
(ii) What are the drawbacks of single stub matching? Briefly discuss 4
how it is overcome by double stub matching.
7. (i)A 100+j50Ω is connected to a 75Ω lossless line. Find the reflection N-09 8
Coefficient , load admittance and input impedance at the generator
using smith chart.
(ii)Explain the realization of quarter wave transformer. 8
8. (i)Discuss double stub matching. N-09 8
(ii) Show that the incident and reflected waves combine to produce a
standing wave. 8
9. Define standing wave ratio and obtain the expression of VSWR in terms M-09 8
of reflection Coefficient.
(b) Derive the input impedance of a quarter wave line and discuss its
applications. 8
10. (a) Obtain the expression for the length and location of a short-circuited M-09 8
stub for impedance matching on a transmission line.
(b) A load (50-j100) Ω is connected across a 50Ω line. Design a short-
circuited stub to provide matching between the two at a signal frequency 8
of 30 MHz using smith chart.
11. A 75 Ω lossless transmission line is to be matched to a resistive load N-08 8
impedance of ZL = 100 Ω via a quarter-wave section. Find the
characteristic impedance of the quarter wave transformer.
(b)A 50 Ω lossless transmission line is terminated in a load impedance
of ZL= (25+j50) Ω.Use the smith chart top find voltage reflection 8
coefficient, VSWR, input impedance of the line, given that the line is
3.3 λ long and input admittance of the line.
12. A 50 Ω lossless feeder line is to be matched to an antenna with ZL= (75- N-08 16
j20) Ω at 100 MHz using Single Shorted stub. Calculate the stub length
and distance between the antenna and stub using smith chart.
13. (a)What is Quarter-wave line? Discuss its application. M-08 8
(b) A 70 Ω lossless line is used at a frequency where wavelength (λ)
equals 80 cm terminated by a load of (140+j91)Ω. Find the Reflection 8
coefficient, VSWR and input admittance using SMITH chart.
14. A 75 Ω lossless transmission line is to be matched with a 100-j80 Ω M-08 16
load using SINGLE stub. Calculate the stub length and its distance from
the load corresponding to the frequency of 30 MHz using SMITH chart.
15. (i)Deduce the expression for constant – S circle for the dissipation less N-07 8
line and explain.
(b) A transmission line is terminated in ZL. Measurements indicate that
the standing wave minima are 102 cm apart and that the last minimum is 8
35 cm from the load end of the line. The value of standing wave ratio is
2.4 and R0 = 250 Ω. Determine wavelength and load impedance.
16. (a) Explain the procedure for double stub matching on a transmission N-07 8
line with an example.
(b) Determine the length and location of a single short-circuited stub to
produce impedance 8
match on a transmission line with R0 of 600 Ω and terminated in 1800
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Ω.
17. (a) Discuss the application of Quarter-wave line in impedance matching M-07 8
and copper insulators.
(b) A 30 m long lossless transmission line with characteristic impedance
(Z0) of 50Ω is terminated by a load impedance (ZL)= 60+j40 Ω. The
operating wavelength is 90m. Find the reflection coefficient, Standing
Wave Ratio and input impedance using SMITH chart. 8
18. A 50 Ω transmission line is connected to a load impedance (ZL) = M-07 16
60+j80Ω. The operating frequency is 300MHz. A DOUBLE-stub tuner
spaced an eighth of a wave length apart is used to match the load to the
line. Find the required lengths of the short-circuited stubs using SMITH
chart.
19. (a) Derive the expression for the input impedance of the dissipation less N-06 8
line and thus obtain the expression for the input impedance of a quarter-
wave line. Also discuss the application of quarter-wave line.

(b) An antenna as a load on a transmission line produces a standing

wave ratio of 2.8 with a voltage minimum 0.12 λ from the antenna 8
terminals. Find the antenna impedance, reflection factor and reflection
loss at the antenna if R0 = 300 Ω for the line.
20. (a) Explain single stub matching on a transmission line and derive the N-06 8
expressions for the location and the length of the stub used for matching
on a line.
(b) Design a single stub match for a load of 150+j225 Ω for a 75Ω line 8
at 500 MHz using SMITH chart.
21. A transmission line has a characteristic impedance of 300 Ω and EXTRA
terminated in a load ZL =150+j150Ω. Find the following using SMITH
chart (i) VSWR (ii) Reflection coefficient (iii) input impedance at a
distance of 0.1 λ from the load (iv) input admittance at 0.1 λ from the
load (v) position of first voltage minimum and maximum from the load.
22. (a) Discuss the applications of Smith chart with suitable illustrations. EXTRA
(b) The transmission line has standing wave ratio S = 2.5 and the volt
minimum exists 0.15λ from the load. Find the load and input impedance
for a line of 0.35λ lengths. Use smith chart.

UNIT-IV/ PART – A

Sl.No. Question Exam

1. The electric field in free space is given by E= 50 cos[108t +βx] ay V/m. Find the M-11
direction of propagation and β.
2. Define the cutoff frequency for the guided waves. N-10
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3. For a frequency of 6 GHz and plane separation of 3 cm, find the group and phase N-10
velocities for the dominant mode.
4. Give the examples of guided waves. M-10

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5. What is the relationship between group velocity and phase velocity? M-10
Give the expression that relates phase velocity [VP], group velocity [Vg] and free M-07
space velocity [C].
6. Give the expression for the cutoff wavelength and propagation constant of TE N-09
waves between parallel planes.
7. Write the expression for the wave of TE and TM waves between parallel planes. N-09
8. What are the characteristics of TEM wave? M-09
What are the characteristics of principal wave? N-07
N-06
9. Write Maxwell’s equations in point form. M-09
10. Enumerate the properties of TEM waves between parallel planes of perfect N-08
conductors.
11. Plot the frequency versus attenuation characteristic curve of TM and TE waves N-08
guided between parallel conducting plates.
12. What is Principal wave? M-08
13. Plot the frequency Vs Wave impedance curve for the waves between parallel M-08
conducting planes.
14. What is the cut-off frequency of TEM wave? M-07
15. Define the terms phase velocity and group velocity. N-06
16. Define TE and TM waves/ E and H waves. EXTRA
17. Define energy transport velocity of a wave. EXTRA
18. Why is TE10 mode is the lowest order TE mode? EXTRA
19. What are TEM waves? EXTRA
20. Write the boundary conditions for TE/TM waves between parallel planes. EXTRA
21. What is meant by dominant mode? EXTRA
22. Write the expression for the attenuation constant for TE/TM/TEM waves in parallel EXTRA
plate guide.
23. Define wave impedance. EXTRA
24. Write the expression for the wave impedance for TE/TM/TEM waves in parallel EXTRA
plate guide.
25. Can a TM0 mode propagate in a parallel plate guide? Why? EXTRA
26. Draw the field patterns for the TE10 /TM10/TEM wave/mode in a parallel plate EXTRA
guide.

UNIT-IV/ PART – B

Sl.No. Question Exam Marks

1. Discuss in detail guided waves between parallel planes with neat M-11 16
diagram.
2. (i) Explain the transmission of TE waves between parallel perfectly N-10 12
conducting planes with necessary expressions for the field components.
(ii) A TEM wave at 1 MHz propagates in the region between conducting
planes which is filled with dielectric material of µr =1 and εr = 2. Find 4
the phase constant and characteristic wave impedance.
3. (i) Explain the reasons for the attenuation of TE and TM waves between N-10 10
parallel planes with necessary expressions and diagrams.

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(ii) Write brief note on the manner of wave travel and their velocities
between parallel planes. 6
4. (i)Distinguish between the characteristics of TE and TM waves. M-10 8
(ii)Derive the expression for the field components for TM waves
between parallel planes. 8
5. (i)Derive the expression for the field components of TEM waves. M-10 8
(ii) Discuss wave impedance in detail. 8
6. Discuss the attenuation of TE and TM waves between parallel planes N-09 16
with necessary expression and diagram.(16)
7. Discuss the transmission of TM waves between parallel perfectly N-09 16
conducting planes with necessary expression for the field components.
8. (a)Obtain the solution of field components of TE waves between M-09 12
parallel plates, propagating in Z direction.
(b) A pair of perfectly conducting planes is separated by 3.6 cm in air.
For TM10 mode determine the cut-off frequency and cut-off wavelength, 4
if the operating frequency is 5 GHz
9. (a)Derive the expressions for the field components of TEM waves M-09 10
between parallel conducting planes. Discuss the properties of TEM
waves.
(b) For a frequency of 10GHz and plane separation of 5 cm in air, find
6
the cut-off wavelength, phase velocity and group velocity of the wave
10. (a)Derive the components of Electric and Magnetic field strength N-08 12
between a pair of parallel perfectly conducting planes of infinite extent
in the ’Y’ and ‘Z’ directions. The planes are separated in X direction by
”a” meter.
(b) A parallel perfectly conducting planes are separated by 5 cm in air 4
and carries a 10 GHz signal in TM11 mode. Find the cut-off frequency,
and cut-off wavelength.
11. (a)Discuss the characteristics of TE, TM and TEM waves between N-08 8
parallel conducting planes. And also derive the cutoff frequency and
phase velocity from the propagation constant.
(b) Describe the Velocity of propagation of wave between a pair of 8
perfectly conducting plates.
12. [a] Discuss the characteristics of TE, TM and TEM waves between M-08 10
parallel conducting planes. And also derive the cutoff frequency and M-07
phase velocity from the propagation constant.
6
[b] A pair of perfectly conducting planes is separated by 3 cm in air and
carries a 10 GHz signal in TM1 mode. Find the cut-off frequency, Phase
constant, cut-off wavelength.
13. Derive the field expressions for the field strengths for Transverse M-08 16
Electric Waves between a pair of parallel perfectly conducting planes of M-07 10
infinite extent in the ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ directions. The planes are separated in
‘X’ direction by ‘a’ meter.
14. [a] Derive the expressions for the field components of TM waves N-07 10
between parallel conducting plates, propagating in Z direction.
[b] For a frequency of 6 GHz and plane separation = 7 cm, find the
following for the TE10 mode (1) cut off frequency (2) Phase and 6
Group velocity
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15. [a] Explain wave impedance and obtain the expressions of wave N-07 10
impedance for TE and TM waves guided along parallel planes. Also
sketch the variations of wave impedance with frequency.
[b] For a frequency of 5 GHz and plane separation of 8 cm in air, find 6
the following for TM10 mode: [1] cut-off wavelength [2] Characteristic
impedance and [3] Phase constant
16. Parallel perfectly conducting plates are separated by 7 cm in air and M-07 8
carry a signal with frequency (f) of 6 GHz in TE1 mode. Find (1) the
cut-off frequency (fc), (2) Phase constant, (3) Attenuation constant and
Phase constant for f = 0.8 fc and (4) cut-off wavelength.
17. Derive the wave impedance for TE waves between parallel planes. M-07 6
18. Derive the expressions for the field strength for TE Waves between N-06 12
parallel plates (parallel to XY plane) propagating in Z direction.
[b] A parallel plane waveguide with plate separation of 20 cm with the
TE10 mode excited at 1 GHz. Find the propagation constant. 4
19. Derive the expression for attenuation constant of TE waves in between N-06 8
two parallel conducting planes.
[b] A pair of perfectly conducting planes is separated by 8 cm in air. For
a frequency of 500 MHz with TM10 mode excited, find the cut-off 8
frequency, phase shift, phase velocity and group velocity.
20. Deduce expressions for TEM waves in parallel plate waveguides and NEW
plot the field configurations.
21. Derive expression for attenuation factor for TEM/TE/TM waves in NEW
parallel plate guides.

UNIT-V/ PART – A :: RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDES

Sl.No. Question Exam

1. Compare transmission line and wave guide. M-11
2. Calculate the cutoff wavelength for the TM11 mode in a standard rectangular N-10
waveguide if a= 4.5 cm.
3. Give the reason for impossibility of TEM waves in waveguides M-10
4. Define cutoff wavelength. M-10
5. A rectangular air filled copper waveguide with dimension of a=2.28cm and N-09
b=1.01cm has a 9.2GHz signal propagated in it. Determine the guide wavelength for
TE10 mode.
6. A waveguide has an internal breadth ‘a’ of 3cm and carries the dominant mode of a N-09
signal of unknown wavelength. If the characteristics wave impedance is 500 ohms,
calculate the signal wavelength.
7. A rectangular waveguide with dimensions a = 8.5 cm and b = 4.3 cm. Determine the M-09
cut-off frequency for TM10 mode of propagation.
8. What is meant by dominant mode of the wave? M-09
9. How is the TE10 mode launched or initiated in rectangular wave guide using an open N-08
ended coaxial cable? M-07
10. Calculate the cut-off frequency of a rectangular wave guide whose inner dimensions N-08
are ‘a’ = 2.5cm and ‘b’ = 1.5cm operating at TE10 mode.
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11. Write a brief note on Excitation of modes in rectangular waveguides. M-08
12. Calculate the cut-off wavelength of a rectangular waveguide whose inner M-08
dimensions are a = 2.3 cm and b = 1.03 cm operating in TE10 mode.
13. A rectangular waveguide with dimensions a = 8.5 cm and b = 4.3 cm is fed by 5 N-07
GHz carrier. Will a TE11 mode be propagated?
14. Define wave impedance and write an expression for wave impedance of TE waves N-07
in rectangular waveguide.
15. Why the TE10 wave is called as dominant wave in rectangular waveguides? M-07
16. A rectangular waveguide has the following dimensions l = 2.54 cm, b = 1.27 cm, N-06
waveguide thickness = 0.127 cm. Calculate the cut-off frequency for TE11 mode.
17. What are dominant mode and degenerate modes in rectangular waveguides? N-06
18. Define phase velocity. EXTRA
19. What are wave guide modes? EXTRA
20. Define attenuation factor of a wave guide. EXTRA
21. What is a w/g? Mention few applications. EXTRA
22. A rectangular w/g is 1cm X 2 cm in dimensions. Calculate the cutoff wavelength for EXTRA
TE10 mode.
23. Write the relation between guide wave length, free space wave length and cutoff EXTRA
wave length.
24. What is the configuration of TEM wave in a rectangular w/g? EXTRA
25. Discuss whether True or False: “A rectangular w/g acts as a HPF” EXTRA

UNIT-V/ PART – A :: CIRCULAR WAVEGUIDES

Sl.No. Question Exam

1. Why should we take the cylindrical co-ordinate system to solve the field equations M-10
for a circular guide?
2. What are the disadvantages of circular waveguides? N-09
3. Which is the dominant mode in circular waveguide? Why? M-09
M-08
4. Why is the Bessel’s function of the second kind (Neumann’s function) not N-08
applicable for the field analysis inside the circular wave guide?
5. Write Bessel’s function of first kind of order zero. N-07
6. A circular waveguide operated at 11 GHz has the internal diameter of 4.5 cm. For a N-06
TE01 mode propagation, calculate λ and λc [(ha) 01 = 2.405]
7. Which are the degenerate modes in a circular w/g? EXTRA
8. Which mode has the lowest attenuation in a circular w/g? EXTRA
9. What are Bessel’s and Neumann functions? EXTRA
10. A circular w/g has an internal radius of 2.5 Cm.. Find the cutoff frequency for the EXTRA
dominant mode.
11. Mention few applications of circular w/gs EXTRA

UNIT-V/ PART – A :: RESONATORS

Sl.No. Question Exam

1. An air filled resonant cavity with dimensions a = 5 cm, b=4 cm, c= 10 cm is made M-11

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of copper. Find the resonant frequency for the lowest order mode.
2. Give the applications of cavity resonators. N-10
3. List out the parameters describing the performance of a resonator. M-10
4. Define a cavity resonator and also give its application. N-09
5. What does cavity resonator mean? M-09
6. Distinguish between wave guides and cavity resonator. N-08
7. Define the quality factor of a cavity resonator. M-08
M-07
N-06
8. What are the applications of cavity resonators? N-07
9. What is cavity resonator? M-07
10. Define resonant frequency. EXTRA
11. Define Q-factor [Unloaded / Loaded / externally loaded]. EXTRA
12. Write an expression for the resonant frequency of a rectangular / circular cavity EXTRA
resonator.
13. Write an expression for the unloaded Q of a rectangular cavity with square base EXTRA
[a=d] for its dominant mode.
14. Write an expression for the unloaded Q of a cubic cavity for its dominant mode. EXTRA
15. Draw the field configuration for the TE101 mode of a rectangular cavity. EXTRA
16. Write an expression for the unloaded Q of a rectangular cavity for its dominant EXTRA
mode.

UNIT-V/ PART – B :: RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDES

Sl.No. Question Exam Marks

1. A rectangular wave guide with dimensions a = 2.5 cm, b = 1 cm is to M-11 16
operate below 15 GHz. How many TE and TM modes can the
waveguide transmit if the guide is filled with a medium characterized by
σ = 0, Є= 4Єo and µr = 1? Calculate the cutoff frequencies of the
modes.
2. Explain in detail (i) Excitation of wave guides M-11 8
3. (i) Discuss the propagation of TM waves in a rectangular waveguide N-10 10
with relevant expressions and diagrams for the field components.
(ii) A rectangular waveguide measuring a = 4.5 cm and b= 3 cm
internally has a 9 GHz signal propagated in it. Calculate the guide wave
length, phase and group velocities and characteristic impedance for the 6
dominant mode.
4. (i) Distinguish between TE and TM modes of the rectangular guide.(8) M-10 8
(ii) Derive the equations to give the relationships among the fields 8
within the rectangular guide. (8)
5. (i) A rectangular air-filled copper guide with 0.9inch x 4 inch cross M-10 8
section and 12inch length is operated at 9.2GHz with a dominant mode.
Find the cut-off frequency ,the phase velocity and the characteristics
impedance.(8)
(ii) A standard air-filled rectangular guide with dimensions a=8.636cm,
b=4.318cm is fed by a 4GHz carrier from a coaxial cable. 8

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Determine whether a TE10 mode is propagated. If so, calculate the
phase velocity and the group velocity. (8)
6. Describe the field components of TE waves in a rectangular waveguide N -09 16
with necessary expression and also plot the field configurations for the
TE10 mode.
7. (i) A rectangular waveguide measuring a=4.5cm and b=3cm internally N -09 10
has a 9GHz signal propagated in it. Calculate the guide wavelength,
phase and group velocities and characteristics wave impedance for TM11
mode.
(ii) Write a brief note on excitation of modes in rectangular waveguides. 6
8. Deduce the expressions for the field components of TM waves guided M-09 16
along a rectangular wave guide.
9. (i) Derive the expression of wave impedance for TE and TM waves M-09 10
guided along rectangular waveguide.
(b) A TE10 mode is propagated through a waveguide with a = 10 cm at a
frequency of 2.5 GHz. Find the cut-off wavelength, phase velocity, 6
group velocity and wave impedance.
10. Derive the field configuration, cut off frequency and velocity of N-08 16
propagation for TE waves in rectangular waveguide.
11. A TE10 wave at 10GHz propagates in a X-band copper rectangular N-08 16
waveguide with inner dimensions a =2.3 cm and b = 1cm, which is filled
with Teflon εr =2.1, µr = 1. Calculate the cut-off frequency, velocity of
propagation, Phase constant, Guide wavelength, and Phase velocity and
wave impedance.
12. Derive the field configuration, cut-off frequency and velocity of M-08 16
propagation for TM waves in rectangular waveguide. M-07
13. TEM wave cannot exist in a single conductor waveguide Justify the M-08 8
statement using Maxwell’s equation.
[b] A X-band air filled rectangular waveguide has inner dimension of
a=2.3 cm and b=1 cm. Calculate the cut-off frequencies in the following 8
modes: TE10, TE20, TM11, TM12. Also check which of the modes will
propagate along the waveguide when the signal frequency is 10 GHz.
14. [a] Obtain the solution of Electric and Magnetic fields of TM waves N-07 10
guided along rectangular waveguide.
[b] A rectangular waveguide measures 3 x 4.5 cm internally and has a
10 GHz signal propagated in it. Calculate the cut-off wavelength, the 6
guide wavelength and the characteristic wave impedance for the TE10
mode.
15. [a] Discuss the attenuation of EM waves guided along rectangular N-07 8
waveguide.
[b] What are the dimensions of a waveguide with the following
specifications? (1) At a frequency of 9959.5 MHz, the guide wavelength 8
for TE10 mode is 87.57% of the cut-off wavelength (2) TE30 and TE12
mode have the same cut-off frequency.
16. A TE10 wave at 10GHz propagates with the velocity of 2 x 108 m/sec in M-07 16
a brass σc = 1.57 x 107 S/m - rectangular waveguide with inner
dimensions a =1.5 cm and b = 0.6 cm, which is filled with polyethylene
εr =2.25 µr = 1. Calculate the Phase constant, Guide wavelength, Phase
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velocity, and wave impedance. Which signal among two separate
signals with frequency of 5 GHz and 15 GHz will be supported by the
rectangular waveguide for propagation through it?
17. Determine the solution of electric and magnetic fields of TE waves N-06 10
guided along rectangular waveguide.
[b] An air filled rectangular waveguide with dimensions of a = 8.5 cm
and b = 4.3 cm is fed by a 4 GHz carrier from co-axial cable. Determine 6
the cut-off frequency, phase velocity and group velocity for TE11 mode.
18. Explain wave impedance of a rectangular waveguide and derive N-06 8
expression for the wave impedance of TE, TM and TEM waves.
[b] The cut-off wavelengths of a rectangular waveguide are measured to
be 8 cm and 4.8 cm for TE10 and TE11 mode respectively. Determine 8
waveguide dimensions.

UNIT-V/ PART – B :: CIRCULAR WAVEGUIDES

Sl.No. Question Exam Marks

1. M-11
2. M-11
3. Explain the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a cylindrical N-10 16
waveguide with suitable expressions. [16]
4. Discuss the propagation of TM waves in a circular waveguide with M-10 16
relevant expression for the field components
5. (ii) Calculate the cutoff wavelength, guide wavelength and M-10 6
characteristics wave impedance of a circular waveguide with an internal
diameter of 4cm for a 10GHz signal propagated in it in the TE 11 mode.
6. (i)Derive the solution of field equations using cylindrical co- N -09 8
ordinates.(8)
(ii) Draw the field configurations of different TM and TE modes for a 8
circular guide.(8)
7. (i) Derive the expressions for the field components of TE waves guided M-09 12
along circular waveguide.
(b) A circular waveguide has an internal diameter of 6 cm. For a 9 GHz
signal propagated init in the TE11 mode, calculate cut-off frequency and 4
characteristic impedance. [(ha11)’ = 1.84)]
8. (i) Derive the expressions for TM wave components in circular N-08 12
waveguide using Bessel function. M-07
(b) Write a brief note on excitation of modes in circular wave guides 4
9. Using Bessel function derive the TE wave components in circular M-08 10
waveguides. [10 M]
10. [a] Determine the solution of electric and magnetic fields TM waves N-07 10
guided along circular waveguide. [10 M]
[b] A circular waveguide has an internal diameter of 4 cm. For a 10 GHz
signal propagated in it in the TE11 mode, calculate cut off wavelength, 6
guide wavelength and characteristic impedance. [(ha11)’ = 1.84)] [6 M]

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UNIT-V/ PART – B :: RESONATORS

Sl.No. Question Exam Marks

1. Explain in detail (ii) Resonant Cavities M-11 8
2. M-11
3. N-10
4. N-10
5. M-10
6. Explain the field components of the TE waves in a rectangular cavity M-10 10
resonator with relevant expressions.
7. Derive the expression for the field components existing in a rectangular N -09 8
cavity.(8)
8. (i) Obtain the expression for resonant frequency of a rectangular cavity M-09 8
resonator.
(b) Calculate the lowest resonant frequency of a rectangular cavity 8
resonator of dimension a =2 cm,b = 1 cm and d =3 cm
9. Derive the equation for Q-factor of a rectangular cavity resonator for N-08
TE101 mode. M-08
M-07
10. Calculate the resonant frequency of an air filled rectangular resonator of M-08
dimensions a = 2 cm, b = 4 cm, d = 6 cm operating in TE101 mode.[6 M
11. Calculate the resonant frequency of a rectangular resonator of N-07
dimensions a = 3 cm, b = 2 cm, d = 4 cm if the operating mode is TE101.
Assume free space within the cavity. [8 M]
12. Calculate the resonant frequency of an air filled rectangular resonator of M-07
dimensions a = 3 cm, b = 2 cm, d = 4 cm operating in TE101 mode [4 M

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