In this paper the work of Heizer is generalized to include arbitrary pole locations of

parameters in the closed lefthalf

plane. Rational parameters of a distributed

network are developed from the distributed-source point of view. Conditions for the distributed

network to have rational parameters are obtained. Then, based on these conditions and assuming the desired poles of the circuit parameters, the unique class of capacitance cut functions that can support such poles has been found. Finally, rational

parameters with real, imaginary, or complex poles are derived. A discussion on the physical construction of the network is also given.