PSPICE Simulations for Time Domain Transmission Line Analysis

1. 50-ohm Matched Load

The matched load does not induce an altered return pulse. The return pulse is just delayed by
80ns due to the transmission line.
2. 10-ohm Mismatched Load

Moving from left to right, the source first sends a pulse. That pulse is received at the load after Td =
80ns. A negative reflection consisting of less than the original pulse (due to the mismatched load) is then
reflected back and received at the source after another Td = 80ns. This reflection cancels with a portion
of the source pulse creating a lower observed V2. After the initial pulse width has been reached, only
the reflected wave exists, causing a negative observed V2.
3. Open Circuit

The open circuit totally reflects the initial pulse because the reflection coefficient will be 1 for infinite
load resistance. So, we see the initial pulse, followed by an identical, positive reflected pulse, causing
double the voltage.
4. Short Circuit

For a short circuit, the load resistance is zero, meaning the reflection coefficient will be -1. This causes
the voltage to go to zero after the initial pulse because the pulse and its reflection totally cancel. V3
shows zero because it is grounded by the short.
5. Parallel RC Load (50-ohm and 1000pF)

The initial pulse is sent and reaches the capacitor after Td. The capacitor then begins to charge until the
circuit looks only like a matched load. Once the initial pulse stops, the capacitor begins discharging and
the cycle eventually repeats.