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The Smith chart transforms complex impedance plane onto the complex Gamma (reflection coefficient) plane within the unit circle. JUAS 2023 RF Engineering Page 18
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29 lip 2021 · Among its many uses, the Smith chart provides an efficient way to visualize design options when trying to match interstage source and load impedances, a very important consideration in many circuits, especially RF design. There are two reasons such matching is critical:
Going along this RF measurement line, one could find minima and maxima and determine their position, spacing and the ratio of maximum to minimum voltage reading. This is the origin of the VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) which we will discuss later again in more detail. The Smith Chart represents the complex -plane within the unit circle.
On this page, we'll see how the Smith Chart makes viewing the impedance transformation due to transmission lines very simple. That is, suppose that we have an impedance ZL on the end of a transmission line with characteristic impedance given by Z0, as shown in Figure 1: Figure 1. Diagram of a Load Impedance at the End of a Transmission Line.
The Smith chart is a very valuable and important tool that facilitates interpre-tation of S-parameter measurements. This paper will give a brief overview on why and more importantly on how to use the chart. Its definition as well as an introduction on how to navigate inside the chart are illustrated. Use-
22 maj 2022 · The Smith chart presents a large amount of information in a confined space and interpretation, such as applying appropriate signs, is required to extract values. The Smith chart is a ‘backof-the-envelope’ tool that designers use to sketch out designs.
