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MWE QUESTION BANK

The document outlines key concepts and definitions related to microwave engineering, including dominant modes, degenerate modes, and various waveguide types. It also covers applications of microwaves, advantages of microstrip lines, and principles of cavity resonators and klystron amplifiers. Additionally, it discusses measurement techniques and properties of S-Matrix in microwave systems.

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MWE QUESTION BANK

The document outlines key concepts and definitions related to microwave engineering, including dominant modes, degenerate modes, and various waveguide types. It also covers applications of microwaves, advantages of microstrip lines, and principles of cavity resonators and klystron amplifiers. Additionally, it discusses measurement techniques and properties of S-Matrix in microwave systems.

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UNIT-1

1. Define Dominant mode . What is the dominant mode in Rectangular waveguides.


2 .What are Degenerate modes ? Define.
3. List the basic advantages of microwave frequencies.
4. List the typical applications of microwaves
5. Define TE Mode in Waveguides.
6. List the advantages of Microstrip line.
7. Write the equation of cutoff frequency of TM mode .
8. Define Microstrip Line
9. Define waveguide?

SAQs

1.Derive all the wave equations for a TM mode and obtain all the field components in a Rectangular
Waveguide.

2.An air filled rectangular wave-guide has the dimensions 7*3.5cm.It operates in TE 10 mode. Calculate i)
The cut off frequency ii) Phase velocity of wave at 3.5GHz.
iii) The guide wavelength at same frequency.

3. Derive the Expressions for Cutoff frequency, Group velocity, Phase velocity and wave impedance of TE
Mode in Rectangular wave guide.

4. Discuss the power Transmission in a Rectangular Waveguide

5. Derive all the wave equations for a TM mode and obtain all the field components in a Rectangular wave
guide.

6. Write short notes on Microstrip line, its Advantages and its Characteristic impedance.

7. Derive the equation for wave impedance for a TM mode and TE mode in a Rectangular Waveguide

8. Discuss the Power Transmission and Power losses in a Rectangular Waveguide.


UNIT-2

1.List few applications of cavity resonator.


2.Define an Iris .
3. Define Q factor of a cavity resonator.
4. Define Faraday Rotation .
5. Define Attenuator.
6. Define Directivity of Directional Coupler.
7. Define Microstrip Line
8. What is the function of a POST?
9. Define Phase Shifter?

SAQs
1.What is a cavity resonator? Derive an expression for resonant frequency of a cavity resonator.

2. Explain Faraday Rotation principle. Explain the operation of ferrite Isolator.

3. What is an Attenuator ? Discuss the working of a variable attenuator.

4. Explain the working of Magic Tee with a neat diagram.

5. What is a microwave phase shifter ? .Discuss the working of a phase shifter.

6. Explain the operation of a 2 hole directional coupler with the help of a neat diagram.

7. What is a cavity resonator. Derive an expression for Q factor of a cavity resonator?

8. Explain the operation of ferrite Gyrator using a neat diagram.


UNIT-3

1. List the applications of 2 cavity Klystron Amplifier.


2. List the types of Slow wave structures
3. List the limitations of conventional tubes at microwaves.
4. Define velocity modulation
5. List the types of Phase shifters.
6. Mention the other names of E-Plane and H- plane Tee?
7. Compare O- type tube and M-type tube .
8. Define transit time
9. Differentiate between klystron and TWT?

SAQs

1. Explain the construction and working of 2- cavity Klystron amplifier using Applegate diagram.
2. Explain the operation of Reflex Klystron using Applegate diagram
3. What are the limitations of conventional tubes at microwave frequency. Explain how these
limitations can be overcome.
4. Explain the construction and working of TWT.
5. What is velocity modulation? Explain the bunching process in 2- cavity Klystron amplifier
using Applegate diagram.
6. Explain the operation of Reflex Klystron and explain the bunching process by means of
Applegate diagram
7. Explain the limitations of conventional tubes at microwave frequency.
8. What are slow wave structures? Explain how a helical TWT achieves amplification.
UNIT-4

1. What is the difference between Travelling Wave Tube and Magnetron.


2. What is LSA mode.
3. What is PI mode?
4. List the devices under Avalanche Transit Time.
5. What are cross-field devices.
6. What are the different modes of Gunn diode.
7. List the applications of Reflex Klystron .
8. What is the need for Slow wave structure in TWT.
9. What is GUNN effect?

SAQS:

1. How is bunching achieved in a Cavity Magnetron. Explain with the help of the neat
sketch.
2. Explain the construction of GUNN diode using RWH theory.
3. Explain the operation of Magnetron with neat diagram and discuss its performance
characteristics.
4. Explain the operation of GUNN diode using 2 -valley theory.
5. Explain the PI mode operation of Magnetron. How to separate it from other modes.
6. Explain the V-I characteristics of GUNN diode with neat diagram.
7. How is bunching achieved in a Cavity Magnetron. Explain with the help of the neat
sketch.
8. What is TED? Explain the V-I characteristics of GUNN diode with neat diagram.
UNIT-5

1. What are the properties of S-Matrix.


2. What is the need for an Isolator in Microwave measurements.
3. Define S-Matrix.
4. State the various methods for measuring attenuation.
5. Define the method for measuring VSWR<10
6. Define Thermistor.
7. What are the applications of Magnetron.
8. What are the applications of Gunn diode
9. What is GUNN Oscillator.

SAQS:

1. Discuss the method for measuring high voltage standing wave ratio.
2. Draw a neat diagram of microwave test bench and explain about each block along
with its features.
3. Derive the S-Matrix of Magic Tee and discuss its properties.
4. Explain measurement of microwave power using Bolometer method.
5. Derive the S-Matrix of H-plane TEE.
6. Explain low and high VSWR measurement
7. Explain the measurement of Attenuation.
8. Draw a neat diagram of microwave test bench and explain about each block along
with its features.
9. Derive the S-Matrix of E Plane TEE.

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