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- This module transfers one complex impedance ( Zload = Rload + j Xload) so you
- see a different complex impedance (Zin = Rin + j Xin). Typical uses might be
- to:
-
- 1) Transfer 50 + j 0 Ω to the complex conjugate of the output impedance of
- a of a transistor, for maximum power transfer between the output of the
- transistor and the 50 Ω load.
-
- 2) When designing a two-stage transistor amplifier, it is necessary to match
- the output of the first transistor to the input of the second. If the first
- transistor has an output impedance of 12 + j 4 Ω and the second has an input
- impedance of 20 - j 9 Ω, then a matching network that matches 12 - j 4 Ω to
- 20 + j 9 Ω will give optimum power transfer between the first and second
- transistor.
-
- 3) Transfer 50 + j 0 Ω source to the optimum impedance a low noise FET wants
- to see for minimum noise is another possible use. Most low-noise FETs have
- the property that they produce lowest noise when they are mis-matched at
- their inputs. Data sheets normally give Γopt, the optimum reflection
- coefficient for the FET. This can be converted to an impedance with this
- program (using number 4), then this section of the program can be used to
- match 50 Ω (or whatever antenna impedance you have) to the impedance
- corresponding to Γopt.