EC6701-RF and Microwave Engineering

EC6701RFandMicrowaveEngineering
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION
ENGINEERING
EC6701 RF & MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
IV- YEAR VII SEM
ACDEMIC YEAR: 2016-2017 ODD SEMESTER
Prepared by
1. D.MURUGESAN, AP ECE
2. N.RAJESH, AP ECE
3. M.A SEENIVASAN, AP ECE
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SUBJECT
: EC6701 RF AND MICROWAVE ENGINEERING
SEM / YEAR: VII / IV year B.E.

OBJECTIVES
To inculcate understanding of the basics required for circuit representation of RF networks.

To deal with the issues in the design of microwave amplifier.
To instill knowledge on the properties of various microwave components.
To deal with the microwave generation and microwave measurement techniques
UNIT I
TWO PORT NETWORK THEORY
Review of Low frequency parameters: Impedance, Admittance, Hybrid and ABCD parameters,
Different types of interconnection of Two port networks, High Frequency parameters, Formulation
of S parameters, Properties of S parameters, Reciprocal and lossless Network, Transmission matrix,
RF behavior of Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors.
UNIT II
RF AMPLIFIERS AND MATCHING NETWORKS
Characteristics of Amplifiers, Amplifier power relations, Stability considerations, Stabilization

Methods, Noise Figure, Constant VSWR, Broadband, High power and Multistage Amplifiers,
Impedance matching using discrete components, Two component matching Networks, Frequency
response and quality factor, T and Pi Matching Networks, Microstrip Line Matching Networks.
UNIT III
PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MICROWAVE DEVICES
Terminations, Attenuators, Phase shifters, Directional couplers, Hybrid Junctions, Power dividers,
Circulator, Isolator, Impedance matching devices: Tuning screw, Stub and quarter wave
transformers. Crystal and Schottkey diode detector and mixers, PIN diode switch, Gunn diode
oscillator, IMPATT diode oscillator and amplifier, Varactor diode, Introduction to MIC.
UNIT IV
MICROWAVE GENERATION
Review of conventional vacuum Triodes, Tetrodes and Pentodes, High frequency effects in vacuum
Tubes, Theory and application of two cavity Klystron Amplifier, Reflex Klystron oscillator,
Traveling wave tube amplifier, and Magnetron oscillator using Cylindrical, Linear, Coaxial Voltage
tunable Magnetrons, Backward wave Crossed field amplifier and oscillator.
UNIT V
MICROWAVE MEASUREMENTS
Measuring Instruments : Principle of operation and application of VSWR meter, Power meter,
Spectrum analyzer, Network analyzer, Measurement of Impedance, Frequency, Power, VSWR, Qfactor, Dielectric constant, Scattering coefficients, Attenuation, S-parameters.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Explain the active & passive microwave devices & components used in Microwave
communication systems.
Analyze the multiport RF networks and RF transistor amplifiers.
Generate Microwave signals and design microwave amplifiers.
Measure and analyze Microwave signal and parameters.
TEXT BOOKS:
1.
2.
Reinhold Ludwig and Gene Bogdanov, RF Circuit Design: Theory and Applications,
Pearson Education Inc., 2011
Robert E Colin, Foundations for Microwave Engineering, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2005
REFERENCES:
1. David M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, Wiley India (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Thomas H Lee, Planar Microwave Engineering: A Practical Guide to Theory, Measurements

and Circuits, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
3. Mathew M Radmanesh, RF and Microwave Electronics, Prentice Hall, 2000.
4. Annapurna Das and Sisir K Das, Microwave Engineering, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
UNIT I. TWO PORT NETWORK THEORY

Review of Low frequency parameters: Impedance, Admittance, Hybrid and ABCD parameters,
Different types of interconnection of Two port networks, High Frequency parameters, Formulation of S
parameters, Properties of S parameters, Reciprocal and lossless Network, Transmission matrix, RF
behavior of Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors.
PART A
Q. No
Questions
Name the Low Frequency parameters.
1.
BT Level
Domain
BTL 1
Remembering
2.
What is Insertion Loss and Return loss?
BTL 1
Remembering
3.
A lossless Transmission line with a characteristics impedance of 300

ohm is fed by a generator of impedance 100 ohm. If the line is 100 m
long and terminated by a resistive load of 200 ohms. Calculate the load
reflection co efficient.
BTL 4
Analyzing
4.
Show the equivalent circuit of a practical capacitor
BTL 2
Understanding
5.
Justify the application of Thin-film chip resistors.
BTL 5
Evaluating
6.
List the properties of S- parameters
BTL 1
Remembering
7.
Discuss the principle advantage of microwave frequency over lower

frequency.
BTL 6
Creating
8.
Point out the important properties of S-parameters?
BTL 4
Analyzing
9.
Define Reflection Co-efficient at the input side and output side of a

two-port network in terms of S-parameters.
BTL 1
Remembering
10.
A 5dB attenuator is specified as having VSWR of 1.2. Assuming the

device is reciprocal, Determine the S-parameters.
BTL 5
Evaluating
11.
Illustrate the electric equivalent circuit for a high frequency inductor

and Resistor.
BTL 2
Understanding
12.
Model the Transmission matrix and its advantages.
BTL 3
Applying
13.
Examine the characteristics of reciprocal and symmetrical networks.
BTL 4
Analyzing
14.
How to express power input and power output under matched

conditions for a two port network in terms of wave Components.
BTL 1
Remembering
15.
Elaborate on any four differences between low frequency and high

frequency microwave circuits.
BTL 6
Creating
16.
With an example explain lossless network.
BTL 3
Applying
17.
Why the S- parameters are used in microwaves?
BTL 1
Remembering
18.
Given [Y]=|3.2 1| Identify the S parameters

|1 3.2|
BTL 3
Applying
19.
Outline the limitations in measuring Z, Y and ABCD parameters at

microwave frequencies.
BTL 2
Understanding
20.
Relate [S] parameter with [Z] parameter
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
PART B
1.
2.
3.
(i) Identify the properties of S-parameters.

(8)
(ii) Prove that the S-Matrix for a reciprocal network is symmetric.
(8)
Write Short notes on
(i) High Frequency resistors

(5)
(ii) inductors
(5)
(iii) Capacitors.
(6)
The s parameters of a two port network are given by S11=0.2 90, S22=
0.2 90, S12=0.5 90& S21=0.5 0
i) Show whether the network is lossy or not?
(8)
ii) Is the network symmetrical and reciprocal? Find the insertion
loss of the network.
(8)
4.
i) Explain the transmission matrix for two port networks.

ii) Derive the S matrix for n-port network.
(8)
(8)
BTL 2
Understanding
5.
i) Define the S-parameters for a two-port network.

(8)
ii) Prove that the S-matrix for a lossless network is unitary. (8)
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 4
Analyzing
6.
i)
Explain the transmission matrix for a cascade connection of

two-port networks.
(8)
(iii) Calculate the S-parameters of the 3-db attenuator circuit shown
in fig Given Zo = 50 ohm.
(8)
7.
The S parameters of a two port network are given by S11=0.2 0, S22=

0.1 0, S12=0.6 90& S21=0.6 90
i) Prove that the network is reciprocal but not lossless.
(6)
ii) Find the return loss at port1 when port 2 is short circuited.
BTL 3
(10)
8.
Categorize various losses in microwave devices and explain?

Explain in detail about low frequency parameters
9.
(i)Outline the S-matrices of linear lossless Microwave devices. (8)

(ii)What are transmission matrices? Explain them and obtain the
relationship With S-Matrix.
(8)
10.
(i) A shunt impedance Z is connected across a transmission line

with characteristic impedance Z0. Find the S matrix of the
junction.
(8)
(ii) List and explain the properties of S matrix.
(8)
The S parameters of a two port network are given by
S11=0.20 degree, S12=0.690 degree,
S21=0.690degree and S22=0.10degree
(i) Prove that the network is reciprocal but not lossless
(8)
(ii) Calculate the return loss at port 1 when port 2 is short circuited.
(8)
11.
12.
13.
14.
(8)
(8)
State and explain the properties of S parameters. Derive the S

parameters of a Directional Coupler
(8)
Illustrate S Matrix for N port network compute ABCD for a T Network
(8)
(i) Determine Z and Y matrix formulation of multiport network (8)
(ii) Evaluate the symmetry of S matrix for a reciprocal network
(8)
(i) Elaborate the importance of low frequency and high frequency

parameters of RF and two port networks.
(6)
(ii) The two port devices represented by the following matrices are
cascaded. Find the scattering matrix of the resulting device.
Estimate its properties (Symmetry, reciprocity, losses and
match)
0.1 0.8
0.4 0.6
0.8 0.1
0.6 0.4
(10)
BTL 4
Applying
Analyzing
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 5
Evaluating
BTL 6
Creating
UNIT II
RF AMPLIFIERS AND MATCHING NETWORKS
Characteristics of Amplifiers, Amplifier power relations, Stability considerations, Stabilization Methods,

Noise Figure, Constant VSWR, Broadband, High power and Multistage Amplifiers, Impedance matching
using discrete components, Two component matching Networks, Frequency response and quality factor,
T and Pi Matching Networks, Microstrip Line Matching Networks.
PART A
Q. No
Questions
BT
Level
Domain
1.
List the components required for impedance matching at low, mid and
high frequencies.
BTL 1
Remembering
2.
What are the considerations in selecting the matching network?
BTL 1
Remembering
3.
Define unilateral power gain.
BTL 1
Remembering
4.
Show the VSWR circle for reflection coefficient 1.
BTL 1
Remembering
5.
Compare single stub matching network with double stub matching?
BTL 5
Evaluating
6.
What are the basic steps in the design process of RF amplifier circuits?
BTL 1
Remembering
7.
Determine power gain of amplifier in terms of S-parameters and

reflection coefficient.
BTL 5
Evaluating
8.
Illustrate the diagram for stabilization of input port through series

resistance and shunt conductance.
BTL 2
Understanding
9.
Sketch the typical output stability circle and input stability circle.
BTL 3
Applying
10.
Show the expression for noise figure of a two port amplifier
BTL 2
Understanding
11.
Distinguish between conditional and unconditional stabilities of

amplifier
BTL 4
Analyzing
12.
Why impedance matching is required. What are the other constrains

required.
BTL 1
Remembering
13.
Elaborate the parameters used to evaluate the performance of an

amplifier?
BTL 6
Creating
14.
Demonstrate the Stability of a Microwave Amplifier.
BTL 2
Understanding
15.
With neat diagram draw and rxplain the frequency response of two
component matching networks.
16.
Examine the contour of Nodal Quality factor Q=3.
BTL 3
BTL 4
Applying
Analyzing
17.
Develop the expression for nodal quality factor with loaded quality
factor.
18.
Examine the discussion of Noise Figure of an amplifier and its effects.
BTL 4
Analyzing
19.
Discuss about Quality factor?
BTL 6
Creating
20.
Brief about transducer power gain.
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 3
Applying
PART B
1.
i)
ii)
Derive the expression for input stability circle equation.

(8)
Develop the frequency dependent unilateral figure of merit
equation.
(8)
2.
Describe the following

(i) Impedance matching Networks
(ii) Microstripline Matching Networks
3.
Derive the derivations for power gain, available gain and transducer gain
of a microwave amplifier using S-parameters.
(16)
BTL 4
Analyzing
4.
(i) Examine the transmission matrix for 2-port networks

(8)
(ii) Prove that the S-Matrix for a reciprocal network is symmetric. (8)
BTL 4
Analyzing
5.
Evaluate stability considerations for RF amplifier design with

stabilization Methods.
(16)
BTL 5
Evaluating
6.
The S-parameters for a transistor is given below. Find its stability and
draw the input and output stability circles (use smith chart).
S11=0.385-53degree, S12=0.04590degree, S12=2.778degree and
S22=0.89-26.5degree.
(16)
(i) What is a matching network? Why is this required?
(8)
(ii) Design a lumped element LC network for matching
ZL=10+j10 to a 50 transmission line at 1 GHz.
(8)
Derive the transducer power gain for a transistor amplifier. Design LC
network to match source impedance Zs=50+j25 to the load ZL=25j50.Assume Zo=50 ; f=2GHz. use smith chart
(16)
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 6
Creating
Illustrate the smith chart approach to design the L-section and T-section
matching Networks.
(16)
BTL 2
Understanding
10. With neat sketch describe the expression for input and output stability
BTL 1
Remembering
7.
8.
9.
circle equation
(8)
(8)
(16)
11.
(i) Explain the theory of impedance matching conditions in a transistor

amplifier circuit with relevant mathematical treatment.
(8)
(ii) From the basic amplifier theory, deduce the expressions for
unilateral transducer power gain, maximum unilateral transducer
gain and matched transducer gain
(8)
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 3
Applying
12. i) With reference to RF transistor amplifier, enumerate the considerations

for stability and gain
(8)
ii)Show that the noise figure of a three stage amplifier is F=F1+(F21)/GA1+(F3-1)/GA2 Where F1 ,F2 and F3 are noise figures and GA1 and
GA2 are power gains
(8)
13. Outline in detail the concept of T and Micro stripline matching networks
(8)
Show the schematic of the smith chart. How can it be used to determine
an un known impedance?
(8)
14. Solve the following. A microwave transistor has the following S

parameters at 10 GHz, with a 50 reference impedance.
S11=0.45150 degree, S12=0.01-10 degree, S21=2.0510 degree
and S22= 0.40 -150 degree The source impedance is Zs= 20 and load
impedance is Zl= 30 Compute the power gain, Available power gain
and transducer power gain.
(16)
UNIT III
PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MICROWAVE DEVICES
Terminations, Attenuators, Phase shifters, Directional couplers, Hybrid Junctions, Power dividers,
Circulator, Isolator, Impedance matching devices: Tuning screw, Stub and quarter wave transformers.
Crystal and Schottkey diode detector and mixers, PIN diode switch, Gunn diode oscillator, IMPATT diode
oscillator and amplifier, Varactor diode, Introduction to MIC.
PART A
Q.No
Questions
BT
Level
Domain
1.
Explain the high frequency effects of conventional tubes
BTL 4
Analyzing
2.
Explain Gunn effect? Name the materials that exhibit Gunn effect?
BTL 2
Understanding
3.
Name any two microwave passive devices which make use of Faraday
rotation
BTL 1
Remembering
4.
Give a brief note on matched terminators?
BTL 6
creating
5.
Enumerate the principle of operation of a phase shifter?
BTL 1
Remembering
6.
The drift velocity of electrons is 2107 cm/s through the GaAs material
of length 1010-4cm. Calculate the natural frequency of the diode.
BTL 4
Analyzing
7.
Demonstrate the Negative resistance in Gunn diode?
BTL 2
Understanding
8.
Distinguish between gyrator and phase changer?
BTL 4
Analyzing
9.
Identify the application of Gyrator and Isolator.
BTL 3
Applying
10.
Explain Faradays rotation?
BTL 2
Understanding
11.
Sketch the two hole direction coupler.
BTL 3
Applying
12.
Estimate the resonant frequency of the TE101 mode of an air filled

rectangular cavity of Dimensions 5cm 4cm 2.5cm.
BTL 6
Creating
13.
Give the significance of Rat-race junctions.
BTL 1
Remembering
14.
Power at input port is 900mw. If this power is incident on 20dB coupler

with directivity 40dB, Determine the coupled power and transmitted
power.
BTL 5
Evaluating
15.
Show the diagram of H-Plane Tee junction.
BTL 1
Remembering
16.
A Directional coupler is having coupling factor of 20dB and directivity

of 40dB. If the incident power is 100mw, Evaluate the coupled power?
BTL 5
Evaluating
17.
What do the acronyms IMPATT, TRAPATT and BARITT stand for?
BTL 1
Remembering
18.
A wave guide termination having VSWR of 1.1 is used to dissipate

100W power, Estimate the reflected power?
BTL 6
Creating
19.
Ilustrate the voltage waveforms of TRAPATT diode.
BTL 2
Understanding
20.
List the various types of strip lines used in MMIC.
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 2
Understanding
PART B
1.
2.
3.
i) Recall the working principle of Gunn diode
(8)
ii)What are the various modes of operations of the Gunn diode
(4)
iii) Plot Gunn Diode characteristics.
(4)
What are the avalanche transit time devices?
(4)
Explain the operation and construction of IMPATT diode.
(12)
i) With neat diagram, explain the construction and characteristics of

tunnel diode.
(10)
4.
5.
ii) Compare tunnel diode and Gunn diode.
(6)
i) Explain the properties of E- H Plane Tee?
(8)
ii)Derive the expression of scattering matrix for directional coupler (8)
BTL 2
Understanding
i) Explain about Circulator and Isolator with its working principle (10)
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 5
Evaluating
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 6
Creating
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
ii) Describe Magic Tee with neat sketch.
6.
i) With the help of two-valley theory, Identify how negative resistance is

created in Gunn diodes.
(10)
ii)Analyze the concept of N Port scattering
clearly
7.
8.
(6)
matrix
representation
(6)
Explain the characteristics and working of

i) Avalanche transit time diode.
(8)
ii)Parametric amplifier
(8)
With neat diagram explain the various types of attenuators and phase
shifters
(8)
Conclude the operating principles of schottky Barrier diode and step
recovery diodes.
(8)
9.
Identify the materials used for MMIC fabrication?
(8)
Examine with neat diagrams the fabrication process of MMICs.
(8)
10. (i) Draw and elaborate the operation of Magic Tee. Explain its application
in the construction of a 4-port circulator
(8)
(ii) Find the directivity in dB for a coupler if same power is applied in turn
to input and output of the coupler with output terminated in each case
in a matched impedance. The auxiliary output readings are3 450 mW
and 0.710 W
(8)
11. (i) Design a maximally flat 20dB directional coupler so that D>40 dB in
the band r=2. Assume other relevant parameters, if necessary.(10)
(ii) Outline the principle of circulator.
12. i)Examine the PIN Diode Operation
(6)
(8)
ii)Discuss the performance parameters of PIN Diode
(4)
iii) Illustrate any one application of PIN Diode
(4)
13. i)Show the construction of Varactor diode
(8)
ii)Draw and analyze the equivalent circuit of Varactor diode
(4)
iii)Estimate the Figure of Merit of a varactor diode
(4)
14. i)Explain the operation and construction of Crystal diode detector and
mixers
BTL 4
Analyzing
(10)
ii)Determine the [S] of a 3 port circulator given insertion loss of 0.5 dB,
Isolation of 20dB and VSWR of 2
(3)
iii)Mention the application of gyrator and Isolator
UNIT IV
(3)
MICROWAVE GENERATION
Review of conventional vacuum Triodes, Tetrodes and Pentodes, High frequency effects in vacuum Tubes,
Theory and application of Two cavity Klystron Amplifier, Reflex Klystron oscillator, Traveling wave tube
amplifier, Magnetron oscillator using Cylindrical, Linear, Coaxial Voltage tunable Magnetrons, Backward
wave Crossed field amplifier and oscillator.
PART A
Q.No
1.
Questions
BT Level
Domain
Name the advantages of parametric amplifiers.
BTL 1
Remembering
2.
Define transferred electron effect.
BTL 1
Remembering
3.
How would you distinguish between TWT and Klystron
BTL 3
Applying
4.
What is convection current of TWT?
BTL 1
Remembering
5.
How to compare tunnel diode with normal P-N Diode
BTL 2
Understanding
6.
List the advantages of Parametric amplifier
BTL 1
Remembering
7.
What are the matched terminators?
BTL 1
Remembering
8.
Why the ferrites are needed in circulators?
BTL 2
Understanding
9.
Summarize the factors of an ordinary vacuum tube that are important

at microwave frequencies.
BTL 2
Understanding
10.
Compare the important features of TWTA and Klystron amplifier.
BTL 2
Understanding
11.
Identify the Power gain, power output and efficiency of two cavity
Klystron amplifier.
BTL 3
Applying
12.
A Si Mw transistor has a maximum electric field intensity Em of

3105 v/cm and its carrier has a drift velocity of 4106cm/s. The
emitter collector length is 4m .Find maximum possible transit time
BTL 3
Applying
cut off frequency.
13.
Draw the equivalent circuit of Varactor diode.
BTL 1
Remembering
14.
Analyze the need for matching network?
BTL 4
Analyzing
15.
Categorize the applications of PIN diode
BTL 4
Analyzing
16.
Point out the applications of magnetron
BTL 4
Analyzing
17.
Assess the characteristics of Co-axial magnetron
BTL 5
Evaluating
18.
BTL 5
Evaluating
19.
Choose the important applications of Low Q Oscillators and Amplifier

circuits
Justify why magnetron is called as Cross field Devices.
BTL 6
Creating
20.
Discuss about Bunching process in two cavity klystron.
BTL 6
Creating
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 2
Understanding
BTL 2
Understanding
PART B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(i)
What are the launching process of a two cavity klystron (8)
(ii)
Define optimum bunching distance Lopt.

expression for it.
(i)
How would you describe the Pi mode of oscillations of

magnetron
(12)
and derive the

(8)
(ii)
What is meant by strapping in magnetron and why it is

done.
(4)
(i)
Explain briefly the working principle of the reflex klystron

oscillator
(6)
(ii)
Show the working principle of reflex klystron oscillator with

necessary diagram
(10)
(i)
Write the operation of two cavity Klystron amplifier.
(ii)
Find the comparison between two cavity Klystron amplifiers

with travelling wave tube.
(8)
(i)
Explain the mode of operation of magnetron.
(ii)
Summarize few high frequency limitations.
(i)
Show the High frequency effects in vacuum tubes.
(ii)
Explain the impact of frequency effects in real time vacuum

tube applications.
(8)
(8)
(12)
(4)
(8)
Explain coaxial voltage tunable magnetrons with necessary diagrams

(16)
8.
9.
10.
11.
Identify the important points about

(i) Backward wave Crossed field amplifier
(ii) Backward wave oscillator.
(8)
(8)
(i) Organize the different types of magnetrons with respect to its

applications.
(12)
(ii) Write the advantages of coaxial magnetrons.
(4)
i) An X band pulsed cylindrical magnetron has the following
operating parameters:
Anode voltage V0=26Kv
Beam current I0=27A
Magnetic flux density B0=0.336wb/m2
Radius of cathode cylinder a=5cm
Radius of vane edge to center b=10cm
Determine cyclotron angular frequency cutoff voltage for a fixed B0
and cutoff magnetic flux density for a fixed V0.
(10)
ii)
Explain SWR measurement with neat block diagram.
(6)
(i) Analyze the theory of of oscillations in a magnetron
(6)
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 5
Evaluating
BTL 6
Creating
(ii) Examine the expressions for Hull Cut off magnetic and voltage
equations.
(10)
12.
(i) Derive the equation of velocity modulated wave
(8)
(ii) List out the concept of bunching effect in two cavity klystron
(8)
13.
14.
(i) Assess the operation mechanism of two cavity Klystron

amplifier with neat sketch.
(8)
(ii) ATwo cavity klystron has the following parameters.V0=1000V,
R0=40K , I0 =25mA, f=3GHzGap spacing in either cavity
(d)=1mmSpacing between two cavities L=4cmEffective shunt
impedance Rth=30K.Estimate the input gap voltage, voltage
gain and efficiency.
(8)
Discuss the principle of operation of the cavity klystron with neat
sketch. A 250 KW pulsed cylindrical magnetron had the following
parameters.
Anode Voltage= 25 KV
Peak anode current =25 A
Magnetic Field B=0.35 Wb/m2
Radius of cathode =4 cm
Radius of cylinder= 8 cm
Calculate the efficiency of magnetron, cyclotron frequency,
cutoff magnetic field.
(16)
UNIT V MICROWAVE MEASUREMENTS
Measuring Instruments : Principle of operation and application of VSWR meter, Power meter, Spectrum
analyzer, Network analyzer, Measurement of Impedance, Frequency, Power, VSWR, Q-factor, Dielectric
constant, Scattering coefficients, Attenuation, S-parameters.
PART A
Q.No
Questions
BT
Level
Domain
1.
Write the difference between Scalar and Vector network analyzers
BTL 1
Remembering
2.
What is the principle behind dielectric constant measurement?
BTL 1
Remembering
3.
What are the limitations of conventional vacuum devices?
BTL 1
Remembering
4.
Name the applications of VSWR meter.
BTL 1
Remembering
5.
How the VSWR meter is operated?
BTL 2
Understanding
6.
Choose the Significance of VSWR measurement?
BTL 1
Remembering
7.
What are the basic design considerations for the proper operation of a
spectrum Analyzer?
BTL 2
Understanding
8.
What is the principle of biometric sensor?
BTL 2
Understanding
9.
Describe the errors in impedance measurement?
BTL 2
Understanding
10.
Define VSWR.
BTL 1
Remembering
11.
Identify the advantages of Power meter.
BTL 3
Applying
12.
Organize the importance of dielectric constant.
BTL 3
Applying
13.
What would results if error occurs in VSWR meter?
BTL 3
Applying
14.
Analyze the need of scattering co-efficients.
BTL 4
Analyzing
15.
Examine the S-parameter values of port networks.
BTL 4
Analyzing
16.
List the applications of Spectrum analyzer.
BTL 4
Analyzing
17.
Assess the desired attenuation level for microwave devices.
BTL 5
Evaluating
18.
Discuss about Q-factor.
BTL 5
Evaluating
19.
How will you determine the VSWR and return loss in reflecto meter
method?
BTL 6
Creating
20.
Briefly explain the main purpose of slotted section with line

carriage?
BTL 6
Creating
i) How do you measure microwave frequency?

(4)
ii) List the different types of Impedance measurement methods?
(12)
i) What is the principle to measure the microwave power?
(8)
ii) How to measure the VSWR using slotted line method (8)
BTL 1
Remembering
BTL 1
Remembering
3.
i) How the frequency of a given source in measured

(8)
ii) How would you explain the measurement of high VSWR
with the help of block diagram
(8)
BTL 1
Remembering
4.
i)
What are the procedures to measure the frequency using

different mechanical techniques?
(8)
ii) Define the electronic frequency measurement technique with
relevant diagrams.
(8)
BTL 1
Remembering
5.
i)
BTL 2
Understanding
(16)
BTL 2
Understanding
Summarize the short notes on

i) Network Analyzer
ii) Q Measurement.
(8)
(8)
BTL 2
Understanding
Identify the applications of

i) Power meter
ii) Spectrum Analyzer
(8)
(8)
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 3
Applying
BTL 4
Analyzing
BTL 4
Analyzing
PART B
1.
2.
ii)
6.
7.
8.
9.
Illustrate how the frequency of a given microwave source

is measured.
(8)
Explain VSWR measurement using a microwave bench
with suitable diagrams.
(8)
Explain the schemes for measuring Low and High VSWR at

microwave frequencies.
i) How would you use the modern technique to measure the power at
microwave frequencies?
(8)
ii) What procedures would you select to measure the impedance of a
Load?
(8)
10. i) Examine
diagrams.
(8)
ii) Analyze RF substitution method for Attenuation measurements.
(8)
11
Spectrum
Analyzer
with
suitable
i) List the different types of Impedance measurement methods? (8)

ii) Analyze the power ratio method to measure the attenuation with
relevant diagrams.
(8)
12
i) Distinguish how the power of a microwave generator can be

measured using bolometer.
(10)
BTL 4
Analyzing
ii) Calculate the SWR of a transmission system operating at

10GHz.Assume TE10 wave transmissions inside a wave guide of
dimensions a=4cm, b=2.5cm. The distance measured between twice
minimum power points=1mm on a slotted line
(6)
13
i) Estimate the desired parameters of Spectrum analyzer

(6)
ii) Explain how the network analyzer is used for high frequency
applications.
(10)
BTL 5
Evaluating
14
i) Discuss the dielectric constant measurement using necessary block

diagrams.
(10)
ii) Elaborate about S-parameters and Scattering coefficients.
(6)
BTL 6
Creating

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VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

EC6701 RF & MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

: EC6701 RF AND MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

SEM / YEAR: VII / IV year B.E.

To inculcate understanding of the basics required for circuit representation of RF networks.

TWO PORT NETWORK THEORY

RF AMPLIFIERS AND MATCHING NETWORKS

Characteristics of Amplifiers, Amplifier power relations, Stability considerations, Stabilization

PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MICROWAVE DEVICES

Analyze the multi- port RF networks and RF transistor amplifiers.

Generate Microwave signals and design microwave amplifiers.

Measure and analyze Microwave signal and parameters.

2. Thomas H Lee, Planar Microwave Engineering: A Practical Guide to Theory, Measurements

UNIT I. TWO PORT NETWORK THEORY

What is Insertion Loss and Return loss?

A lossless Transmission line with a characteristics impedance of 300

Show the equivalent circuit of a practical capacitor

Justify the application of Thin-film chip resistors.

List the properties of S- parameters

Discuss the principle advantage of microwave frequency over lower

Point out the important properties of S-parameters?

Define Reflection Co-efficient at the input side and output side of a

A 5dB attenuator is specified as having VSWR of 1.2. Assuming the

Illustrate the electric equivalent circuit for a high frequency inductor

Model the Transmission matrix and its advantages.

Examine the characteristics of reciprocal and symmetrical networks.

How to express power input and power output under matched

Elaborate on any four differences between low frequency and high

With an example explain lossless network.

Why the S- parameters are used in microwaves?

Given [Y]=|3.2 1| Identify the S parameters

Outline the limitations in measuring Z, Y and ABCD parameters at

Relate [S] parameter with [Z] parameter

(i) Identify the properties of S-parameters.

(i) High Frequency resistors

i) Explain the transmission matrix for two port networks.

i) Define the S-parameters for a two-port network.

Explain the transmission matrix for a cascade connection of

The S parameters of a two port network are given by S11=0.2 0, S22=

Categorize various losses in microwave devices and explain?

(i)Outline the S-matrices of linear lossless Microwave devices. (8)

(i) A shunt impedance Z is connected across a transmission line

State and explain the properties of S parameters. Derive the S

(i) Elaborate the importance of low frequency and high frequency

RF AMPLIFIERS AND MATCHING NETWORKS

Characteristics of Amplifiers, Amplifier power relations, Stability considerations, Stabilization Methods,

What are the considerations in selecting the matching network?

Define unilateral power gain.

Show the VSWR circle for reflection coefficient 1.

Compare single stub matching network with double stub matching?

Determine power gain of amplifier in terms of S-parameters and

Illustrate the diagram for stabilization of input port through series

Show the expression for noise figure of a two port amplifier

Distinguish between conditional and unconditional stabilities of

Why impedance matching is required. What are the other constrains

Elaborate the parameters used to evaluate the performance of an

Demonstrate the Stability of a Microwave Amplifier.

Examine the contour of Nodal Quality factor Q=3.