E9G01
Which of the following can be calculated using a Smith chart?
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A
Impedance along transmission lines
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B
Radiation resistance
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C
Antenna radiation pattern
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D
Radio propagation
E9G02
What type of coordinate system is used in a Smith chart?
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A
Voltage circles and current arcs
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B
Resistance circles and reactance arcs
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C
Voltage chords and current chords
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D
Resistance lines and reactance chords
E9G03
Which of the following is often determined using a Smith chart?
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A
Beam headings and radiation patterns
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B
Satellite azimuth and elevation bearings
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C
Impedance and SWR values in transmission lines
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D
Point-to-point propagation reliability as a function of frequency
E9G04
What are the two families of circles and arcs that make up a Smith chart?
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A
Inductance and capacitance
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B
Reactance and voltage
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C
Resistance and reactance
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D
Voltage and impedance
E9G05
Which of the following is a common use for a Smith chart?
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A
Determine the length and position of an impedance matching stub
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B
Determine the impedance of a transmission line, given the physical dimensions
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C
Determine the gain of an antenna given the physical and electrical parameters
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D
Determine the loss/100 feet of a transmission line, given the velocity factor and conductor materials
E9G06
On the Smith chart shown in Figure E9-3, what is the name for the large outer circle on which the reactance arcs terminate?
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A
Prime axis
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B
Reactance axis
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C
Impedance axis
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D
Polar axis
E9G07
On the Smith chart shown in Figure E9-3, what is the only straight line shown?
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A
The reactance axis
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B
The current axis
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C
The voltage axis
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D
The resistance axis
E9G08
How is a Smith chart normalized?
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A
Reassign the reactance axis with resistance values
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B
Reassign the resistance axis with reactance values
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C
Reassign the prime center's impedance value
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D
Reassign the prime center to the reactance axis
E9G09
What third family of circles is often added to a Smith chart during the process of designing impedance matching networks?
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A
Constant-SWR circles
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B
Transmission line length circles
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C
Coaxial-length circles
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D
Radiation-pattern circles
E9G10
What do the arcs on a Smith chart represent?
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A
Frequency
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B
SWR
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C
Points with constant resistance
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D
Points with constant reactance
E9G11
In what units are the wavelength scales on a Smith chart calibrated?
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A
In fractions of transmission line electrical frequency
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B
In fractions of transmission line electrical wavelength
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C
In fractions of antenna electrical wavelength
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D
In fractions of antenna electrical frequency