Abstract :
Smith charts are an extremely powerful visualization tool used by microwave engineers for designing impedance-matching circuits, filters, amplifiers and transmission lines. But, their usefulness extends beyond traditional analog and microwave analysis and design. They can be powerful tools for high-frequency digital designers as well. The basics of Smith charts are covered in this article and it is shown how easy they are to use
Keywords :
graph theory; impedance matching; network parameters; network synthesis; Smith charts; Z-parameter; amplifiers design; complex number; conformal mapping; filters design; graph paper; high-frequency digital design tools; impedance parameter model; impedance-matching circuits design; microwave analysis; network parameters; transmission lines; visualization tool; Design engineering; Distributed parameter circuits; Impedance; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave circuits; Microwave filters; Power amplifiers; Power engineering and energy; Power transmission lines; Visualization;
