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Reflection Coefficient Measurement Experiment

This experiment aims to familiarize students with reflection measurements using a network analyzer by having them calculate and measure the reflection coefficient of transmission lines with different terminating loads over varying frequencies, then comparing their calculated and measured results; it involves calibrating the network analyzer, setting up the transmission line circuits shown in the figures, measuring the reflection coefficient from 10-100MHz, and analyzing any differences between the calculated and measured values.

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Reflection Coefficient Measurement Experiment

This experiment aims to familiarize students with reflection measurements using a network analyzer by having them calculate and measure the reflection coefficient of transmission lines with different terminating loads over varying frequencies, then comparing their calculated and measured results; it involves calibrating the network analyzer, setting up the transmission line circuits shown in the figures, measuring the reflection coefficient from 10-100MHz, and analyzing any differences between the calculated and measured values.

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BILKENT UNIVERSITY

EE451/551 Microwaves Experiment


Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to become familiar to reflection measurements using a network
analyzer.

Preliminary Work:
(1) Consider the transmission line shown in Figure 1. Calculate the reflection coefficient in , at the input
of the transmission line from 10 MHz to 100 MHz with 10MHz steps.
(2) Consider the circuit shown in Figure 2. Calculate the reflection coefficient in , at the input plane of
the circuit from 10 MHz to 100 MHz with 10MHz steps.
For both cases, write down a small program and plot the reflection coefficient (both phase and magnitude)
versus frequency. The parameters are given on each Figure. Note that during the experiment measure the
length of the transmission lines and you may need to update your results accordingly.

Experimental Work:
(1) Calibrate the network analyzer for one port reflection coefficient measurement for a frequency range
of 5 MHz to 150 MHz. Verify your calibration on the Smith Chart format by testing the short circuit,
open circuit and matched load (50). Your assistant will teach you how to perform the calibration for
one port reflection coefficient measurements. In your report, the calibration process should be clearly
explained step by step.
(2) Set up the circuit shown in Figure 1 and measure the phase and magnitude of reflection coefficient in
(s11 for this case) from 10 MHz to 100 MHz with an increment of 10 MHz. Compare your results with
the calculated ones. Comment on your results (pay attention to the exact length of the transmission
lines).
NETWORK ANALYZER

Zg=50
Z 0 = 50

Vg

Z L= 22.8

vp=206.000km/sec

l=95.5cm

in

Figure 1: Transmission line terminated with a load impedance.


(3) Repeat item (2) for the circuit shown in Figure 2.
NETWORK ANALYZER

l 2 =53.5cm

Z g=50
Z o =50
vp =220.000km/sec

Vg

in

Z L2=68.5

o =5

1l =9

5.5

cm

vp
=20
6.0
00k
m

/se
c
Z L1 =22.8

Figure 2: Two parallel connected terminated transmission lines.

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