ANJALAI AMMAL MAHALINGAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KOVILVENNI

6014403
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Degree and Programme

B.E. & ECE

Semester and Section:

V Sem A & B

Subject Code and Subject:

EC6503 TRANSMISISON LINES AND

WAVEGUIDES

Core / Elective:

Core

Periods /
Week:

No. of Credits:

Pre-requisite:
Engineering Physics
Electromagnetic Field
Course Objectives:

To introduce the various types of transmission lines and to discuss the

losses associated.
To study the behaviour of low frequency and high frequency transmission
lines.
To inculcate the understanding about impedance transformation and
matching in high frequency transmission lines.
To use the Smith chart in problem solving.
To impart knowledge on filter theories.
To impart knowledge on waveguide theories and utilize cavity resonators.

Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
CO
1:
CO
2:
CO
3:
CO
4:
CO
5:
CO
6:

Discuss the types of transmission lines and to analyze the losses

associated within it.
Analyze signal propagation at low frequencies and high Frequencies
(Radio frequencies).
Understand the concept of designing high frequency transmission lines
with proper impedance transformation and matching.
Use the Smith chart in problem solving.
Design the RF components like filters.
Explain the radio propagation in guided systems and evaluate the
resonance frequency of cavity Resonators.

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Syllabus
UNIT I TRANSMISSION LINE THEORY

General theory of Transmission lines - the transmission line - general solution The infinite line - Wavelength, velocity of propagation - Waveform distortion - the
distortion-less line - Loading and different methods of loading - Line not
terminated in Z 0 - Reflection coefficient - calculation of current, voltage, power
delivered and efficiency of transmission - Input and transfer impedance - Open
and short circuited lines - reflection factor and reflection loss.
UNIT II HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LINES

Transmission line equations at radio frequencies - Line of Zero dissipation Voltage and current on the dissipation-less line, Standing Waves, Nodes,
Standing Wave Ratio - Input impedance of the dissipation-less line - Open and
short circuited lines - Power and impedance measurement on lines - Reflection
losses - Measurement of VSWR and wavelength.
UNIT III IMPEDANCE MATCHING IN HIGH FREQUENCY LINES

Impedance matching: Quarter wave transformer - Impedance matching by stubs

- Single stub and double stub matching - Smith chart - Solutions of problems
using Smith chart - Single and double stub matching using Smith chart.
UNIT IV PASSIVE FILTERS

Characteristic impedance of symmetrical networks - filter fundamentals, Design

of filters: Constant K - Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Band Elimination, mderived sections - low pass, high pass composite filters.
UNIT V WAVE GUIDES AND CAVITY RESONATORS

General Wave behaviours along uniform Guiding structures, Transverse

Electromagnetic waves, Transverse Magnetic waves, Transverse Electric waves,
TM and TE waves between parallel plates, TM and TE waves in Rectangular wave
guides, Bessels differential equation and Bessel function, TM and TE waves in
Circular wave guides, Rectangular and circular cavity Resonators. (CO1-20, C06100)

TOTAL (L:45+T:15): 60 PERIODS

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TEXT BOOKS
1. John D Ryder, Networks, lines and fields, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall India,
2010.
REFERENCES
1. E.C.Jordan and K.G. Balmain, Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating
Systems Prentice Hall of India, 2006.
2. G.S.N Raju "Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines Pearson
Education, First edition 2005.
Lecture Plan
Content delivery methods:
Lecture interspersed with discussion (chalk and board)
Presentation slides (PPT)
Assessment methods:
Internal Assessment test
Assignments (Problems, Seminars, etc.)

S. No.
UNIT I

Course Content
TRANSMISSION LINE THEORY

Number
Knowledg of Hours
CO
e level
to be
handled
L:9 , T:3 (12 hrs)

General theory of Transmission

lines

CO1
&
CO2

Transmission lines - General

Solution

CO1

U & Ap

The infinite line

CO2

Wavelength , Velocity of
propagation

CO2

U & Ap

Waveform distortion - the

distortion-less line

CO2

U & Ap

Loading and different methods

of loading

CO2

U & Ap

Line not terminated in Z0,

CO2

Reflection Coefficient, calculation of current, voltage,

power delivered and efficiency

CO2

U & Ap

Number
of Hours
handled

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of transmission

Input and transfer impedance Open and short circuited lines reflection factor and reflection
loss.

10,
Problems (Tutorial)
11, 12
UNIT II

CO1
&
CO2

U & Ap

CO1
&
CO2

U & Ap

HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LINES L:9 , T:3

(12 hrs)

Transmission line equations at

radio frequencies - Line of Zero
dissipation.

CO2

U & Ap

15

Voltages and currents on the

dissipation less line

CO2
&
CO3

U & Ap

16

Standing waves nodes

standing wave ratio

CO2
&
CO3

U & Ap

17

Input impedance of the

dissipation-less line - Open and
short circuited lines

CO2

U & Ap

18

Power and impedance

measurement on lines

CO2

U & Ap

Reflection losses

CO1,
CO2
&
CO3

U & Ap

Measurement of VSWR and

wavelength.

CO2

U & Ap

CO1
&
CO2

U & Ap

13,14

19

20,21

22,
Problems (Tutorial)
23, 24

UNIT III IMPEDANCE MATCHING IN HIGH FREQUENCY LINES L:9 , T:3

(12 hrs)
25,26

Impedance matching: Quarter

wave transformer (/4 line,
Impedance matching)

CO2 ,
CO3

U & Ap

27,28

Impedance matching by stubs Single stub.

CO2 ,
CO3

U & Ap

2
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Smith chart and its applications

29,
Problem solving using Smith
30, 31
chart.

32,33

Double stub matching

34,
Problems (Tutorial)
35, 36
UNIT IV

FILTERS L:9 , T:3

CO2 ,
CO3
&
CO4
CO2 ,
CO3
&
CO4

U & Ap

U & Ap

CO2 ,
CO3
&
CO4

U & Ap

(12 hrs)

37

Introduction

CO1
&
CO5

38

Characteristic impedance of
Symmetrical Networks

CO1
&
CO5

U & Ap

39

Filter fundamentals Pass and

Stop bands- Behaviour of the
Characteristic impedance.

CO5

40

Constant K Filters - Low pass

and High pass filter

CO5

U & Ap

41,42

Band pass and band elimination

filter

CO5

U & Ap

43,44

m-derived sections (LPF, HPF,

BPF and BEF)

CO5

U & Ap

Composite LPF ,HPF

CO5

U & Ap

Problems (Tutorial)

CO5

U & Ap

45
46,
47,48

UNIT IV

WAVEGUIDES AND CAVITY RESONATORS

L:9 , T:3

49

General Wave behaviours along

uniform Guiding structures

CO1
&
CO6

50

Transverse Electromagnetic
waves, Transverse Magnetic
waves, Transverse Electric
waves

CO1
&
CO6

TM and TE waves between

CO6

U & Ap

51,52

(12 hrs)

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parallel plates
TM and TE waves in Rectangular
wave guides,

CO6

U & Ap

Bessels differential equation

55, 56 and Bessel function - TM and TE
waves in Circular wave guides

CO6

U & Ap

CO6

U & Ap

CO6

U & Ap

53,54

57

Rectangular and circular cavity

Resonators.

58,59,
Problems (Tutorial)
60

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes / Program Outcomes
Course Code & Name:
Program Outcomes
EC6503 Transmission Lines and
a b c d e f
Waveguides
Discuss the types of transmission
CO1: lines and to analyze the losses 3 3 0 0 0 0
associated within it.
Analyze signal propagation at low
CO2: frequencies and high Frequencies 3 3 0 0 0 0
(Radio frequencies).
Understand the concept of designing
high frequency transmission lines with
CO3:
3 3 0 0 0 0
proper impedance transformation and
matching.
Use the Smith chart in problem
CO4:
3 3 0 0 0 0
solving.
CO5: Design the RF components like filters.
2 2 0 0 0 0
CO6:

Explain the radio propagation in

guided systems and evaluate the
resonance
frequency
of
cavity
Resonators.

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Program Outcomes:
a. Ability to solve problems through analytical thinking.
b. Develop skills to solve problems in Electronics and Communication
Engineering using mathematical technique and scientific knowledge.
c. Able to employ necessary techniques, hardware and software tools for
engineering applications.
d. Ability to synthesize solutions for existing problems within practical
constraints.
e. To understand economic, environment, ethical, social issues and safety
aspects while designing.
f. Able to communicate effectively and to acquire management skills.
g. Learn to work individually and as a team.
h. Ability to pursue learning throughout the life.
3: Strongly
agree
Prepared By

(S. Franklin Vijay)

2: Agree

1: Weakly agree

- : Do not agree

Reviewed By

Approved By

(ISO Coordinator)

(Dr. A. Bhavani Sankar,

HOD / ECE)

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