Problem 2.

58 A lossless 100-Ω transmission line 3λ /8 in length is terminated in

an unknown impedance. If the input impedance is Zin = − j2.5 Ω,
(a) Use the Smith chart to find ZL .
(b) Verify your results using CD Module 2.6.

0.12 0.13
0.11 0.14
0.38 0.37 0.15
0.1 0.39 0.36
90
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6

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± 180
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COEFFICIENT IN
Z-IN RESISTANCE COMPONENT (R/Zo), OR CONDUCTANCE COMPONENT (G/Yo)
50
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-90
0.11 0.14 0.35
0.4 0.12 0.13
0.39 0.36
0.38 0.37

0.246 λ

Figure P2.58: Solution of Problem 2.58.

Solution: Refer to Fig. P2.58. zin = Zin /Z0 = − j2.5 Ω/100 Ω = 0.0 − j0.025 which
is at point Z-IN and is at 0.004λ on the wavelengths to load scale.
(a) Point Z-LOAD is 0.375λ toward the load from the end of the line. Thus, on the
wavelength to load scale, it is at 0.004λ + 0.375λ = 0.379λ .

ZL = zL Z0 = (0 + j0.95) × 100 Ω = j95 Ω.

 (b) After setting d = 0.375λ in Module 2.6, the load point was moved over the
circle to realize a value of z(d) ≃ 0 − j0.025. The corresponding value of zL is:

zL = 0 + j0.95064,

which gives
ZL = (0 + j95) Ω.