Course Code Course Title L T P J C

ECE2004 TRANSMISSION LINES AND WAVEGUIDES 3 0 0 0 3

Prerequisite: ECE1003 - Electromagnetic Field Theory

Course Objectives:
 Introduce various types of transmission lines and analyse the lumped circuit model of a
transmission line and their characteristics.
 Provide SWR, reflection coefficient, return loss and impedance matching concepts.
 Discuss various planar transmission lines.
 Describe the various noise sources of electromagnetic signals and the ways to combat
Electromagnetic Interference.

Expected Course Outcome :

The students will be able to
1. Obtain solutions to transmission line equations
2. Use Smith chart to design transmission lines, find reflection coefficient for given
impedance.
3. Design simple impedance matching transmission line sections.
4. Understand the distribution of electromagnetic fields within waveguides

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) : 2,4,12

Module:1 Introduction 6 hours SLO: 2

Common types of transmission lines used in circuits, lumped circuit model for transmission line
and formal solutions. Characteristic impedance, propagation constant, attenuation and phase
constants, wavelength and phase velocity, Transmission line with mismatched load

Module:2 Lossy and Loss less Transmission line 7 hours SLO: 2

Reflection coefficient- standing wave ratio- return loss – transmission coefficient – insertion loss –
standing wave pattern- input impedance. Low loss line - distortionless transmission lines -
generator and load mismatch. Open circuited and short circuited lines. Transmission line
resonator.

Module:3 Smith Chart: 8 hours SLO: 12

Impedance and admittance chart, measurement of reflection coefficient, return loss, VSWR,
impedance, admittance, insertion loss, standing wave ratio and attenuation.

Module:4 Impedance matching: 5 hours SLO: 12

Lumped element matching, single and double stub matching, quarter wave transformer
narrowband and broadband matching.

Module:5 Waveguides : 7 hours SLO: 4

General solutions for TEM, TE and TM waves- parallel plate waveguide, rectangular waveguide,
circular waveguide. Characteristics of wave guide- guide wavelength, cut off wave length, cut off
frequency, wave impedance phase constant, phase velocity, group velocity, power and attenuation.
Excitation of different modes in waveguides.

Module:6 Planar transmission lines: 6 hours SLO: 2

Introduction to planar transmission lines - strip lines, microstrip lines- coupled lines, slot line,
coplanar wave guide (CPW). Microstrip lines - field distribution, design equations - Losses in
microstrip lines. Coaxial transmission line (distributed parameters).

Module:7 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): 4 hours SLO: 4

Introduction to EMI and EMC. Electromagnetic noise sources - Coupling between transmission
lines and external EM fields – Methods to suppress EMI- Grounding and shielding.
Module:8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Total Lecture Hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s):
1. David M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 2012, 4e, Wiley, India.

Reference Books:
1. David K. Cheng, “Field and Wave Electromagnetics”, 2014, 2e, Pearson, Noida, India.
2. Jordon and Balmain, “Electromagnetic waves and Radiating systems”, 2011, 2e, PHI, New
York, USA.

Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test –I (CAT-I), Continuous Assessment Test –II
(CAT-II), Digital Assignments/ Quiz / Completion of MOOC, Final Assessment Test (FAT).