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Lecture 7
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Lecture 7
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ZL
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Lecture 7
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RL Z 0 :
jX
(jB)-1
Z0,
ZL
Zin
where Z L RL jX L .
This network topology gets its name from the fact that the series
and shunt elements of the matching network form an L shape.
There are eight possible combinations of inductors and
capacitors in the L network:
Whites, EE 481
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RL Z 0 :
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RL Z 0 :
ZL
ZL
ZL
ZL
ZL
ZL
ZL
ZL
1
Z in jX jB
(5.1),(1)
RL jX L
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X L RL Z 0 RL RL Z 0 X L2
RL2 X L2
1 X L Z0
Z
0
B
RL
BRL
(5.3a),(2)
(5.3b),(3)
Comments:
1. Since RL Z 0 , the argument is positive in the second
square root of (2). (B must be a real number.)
2. Note that there are two possible solutions for B in (2).
3. X in (3) also has two possible solutions, depending on
which B from (2) is used.
Assume RL Z 0 . Using Fig. 5.2(b) with Z in Z 0 , we obtain
1
1
Z in Z 0 jB
(5.4),(4)
Z L jX
and
1
Z0
Z 0 RL
RL
(5.6a),(5)
(5.6b),(6)
Comments:
1. Since RL Z 0 , the argument is positive for the square root
in (5).
2. There are two solutions for both X and B. Use the top
signs in both (5) and (6) for one solution and the bottom
signs for the other.
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Well solve this problem using the Smith chart and then confirm
it analytically.
Steps for a Smith chart solution:
Z
1
3
1. z L L j p.u.. Mark this point on the chart.
Z0 2
5
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0.7
1.4
1.2
0.8
0.9
1.0
40
60
1.8
0.6
1.6
30
0.4
70
3.
0
0.
4
20
5
0.
2. 0
0.2
0.6
Start zL
0 .8
4.0
0.3
0
1.
5 .0
0.2
1+jx impedance
circle (on Z chart)
0.
y=1+jb admittance
circle (on Z chart)
80
10
1.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10
0.6
0.1
0.4
20
50
20
10
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.2
50
90
End
50
0.2
20
0.4
8.0
9.0
10
0.1
0.6
7.0
1.
0
5 .0
170
0.
6.0
1.0
4 .0
0 .8
Constant VSWR
circle
0.3
0
3.
0.4
2.0
0.
0
16
0.6
11
4
0.
1.0
0.9
1.2
130
15
0
0.8
1.4
0.7
0
12
1.6
0.6
1.8
0.2
K. W. Whites
140
100
0.2
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jB jb Y0 j1.0
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1
j 0.02 S
50
Z L j L
YL
1
j L
j
L
Capacitor
1
j
ZC
j C C
YC j C
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C2=31.8 pF
50
f = 1 GHz
ZL =25+j30
Zin
C1=3.18 pF
1
Z in Z C1 || Z C 2 Z L j 0.02 25 j 25 50 j 0 .
5
X RL Z 0 RL X L 25 30
55
while from (6)
1 Z 0 RL 0.02 S
B
Z0
RL
0.02 S
This analytical solution agrees exactly with our Smith chart
solution.
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MATCHING NETWORKS
16
Z Z0
Z + Z0
(1)
(2)
MATCHING NETWORKS
0.025
0.050
0.075
0.100
0.125
0.150
0.175
0.200
0.225
0.250
0.300
0.350
0.400
0.450
0.500
0.600
0.700
0.800
0.900
RLdB
VSWR
LA
32.0
26.0
22.5
20.0
18.1
16.5
15.1
14.0
13.0
12.0
10.5
9.1
8.0
6.9
6.0
4.4
3.1
1.9
0.9
1.051
1.105
1.162
1.222
1.286
1.353
1.424
1.500
1.581
1.667
1.857
2.077
2.333
2.636
3.000
4.000
5.667
9.000
19.000
0.003
0.011
0.024
0.044
0.068
0.099
0.135
0.177
0.226
0.280
0.410
0.568
0.757
0.983
1.249
1.938
2.924
4.437
7.212
VSWR =
1+
1
LA = 10 log 1
(3)
(4)
Complex-Conjugate Match
Consider a load impedance of ZL =
RL jXL at 100 MHz where RL = 50
ohms and XL = 33.86 ohms as shown
in Figure 2. This load is matched to
the 50 ohm source using a series
18
L-Network Matching
This section introduces L-networks for matching both real and
complex impedances. At a single frequency, any positive-real complex
impedance can be matched to any
other positive-real complex impedance using no more than two reactive
elements.
Consider the common need to
match a complex impedance to a real
impedance such as 50 ohms. Given in
Figure 4 are the eight unique topologies comprised of two L-C elements.
Each topology is capable of matching
certain complex load terminations on
the networks right to a real source
resistance on the networks left. The
charts are normalized to the desired
source resistance. The matchable
space is enclosed by the green curves
in Figure 4. Notice these curves are
the familiar shape of the Chinese
Yin-Yang for the four topologies that
include both an inductor and a capacitor. I first became aware of these concepts when reading Smiths book
Electronic Applications of the Smith
Chart [1]. Smiths unique ability to
graphically express important concepts encompasses yin-yang!
RL
X
j 2 L 2
2
R + XL
RL + X L
2
L
MATCHING NETWORKS
A=
B=
GL
GL2
R0
(6)
L4 =
RL ( R0 RL ) X L
C4 =
(8)
C5 a =
we then have
C1 =
A BL
2f
(10)
20
2f R + ( B + X L )
(14)
(16)
Example
(17)
A
2f GL2 + A2
(18)
(19)
(20)
C7 a =
1
2fB
(21)
(13)
L8 b
A BL
2f
L8 a =
B XL
2f R + ( B + X L )
C
2f
2
L
(R
=
(15)
1
2f ( A BL )
C7 b =
B XL
L6 b =
(12)
B
L3 =
2f
2
L
G +A
2fA
2
L
(11)
G 2 + A2
C2 = L
2fA
1
2f C
(9)
L6 a =
+ (C + X L )
2f (C + X L )
C5 b =
1
L2 =
2f ( A + BL )
C3 =
2
L
(7)
C = RL ( R0 RL ) X L
A
L1 =
2f GL2 + A2
(R
(22)
(23)
2
L
+ ( X L + C)
2f ( X L + C )
(24)
Distributed Networks
Component values in all matching
networks become extreme as the
reflection coefficient of the load
approaches 1.0. Realizability is then
at risk. These issues are even more
critical with distributed circuits
because of the difficulty in realizing
transmission lines with high and low
characteristic impedance. The property of reentrance, where transmission
line behavior repeats at multiples of
90 or 180, restricts the use of distributed circuits when good stopbands
are desired. Nevertheless, distributed
networks are useful for matching.
A microstrip transmission line
involves inductance associated with
the flow of current in the conductor
and capacitance associated with the
strip separated from ground by the
ZL jZ0 tan
Z0 + jZL tan
(25)
MATCHING NETWORKS
Consider the case where ZL is a short, 0 + j0. Then
X = L
X = Z0 tan
ZS = jZ0 tan
(26)
1
C
X = Z0 cot
X=
1
C
X = Z0 sin
X=
4 Z0
Z0 = L
4
L=
(27)
This means that the reactance of an inductor in a network may be replaced with a transmission line of characteristic impedance Z0 and length . Figure 7 presents the
equivalent relationships between lumped and distributed
circuits. These equivalents are exact only at the design
frequency. The reactance of an inductor increases linearly with increasing frequency while the reactance of a
shorted line increases as tan . If the line is short, that is
<< 90, then tan and the input reactance of a shorted line increases linearly with frequency. Therefore, a
shorted line behaves like an inductor over a range of frequencies where the line is much less than 90 long,
preferably less than 30.
The relationships in Figure 7 may be used to replace
lumped elements with distributed elements. These equivalents are useful in circuits other than matching networks such as filters, oscillators, and couplers. Generally,
the equivalence is better with higher impedance and
shorter length lines for inductors, and with lower
impedance and shorter length lines for capacitors. For
example, a 47 nH inductor has a reactance of 29.53 ohms
at 100 MHz. A shorted 30.57, 50 ohm line provides the
same reactance. However, a shorter (16.45) 100 ohm line
would behave like this inductor over a wider frequency
range. For the 180 resonator, the line impedance should
be either higher or lower impedance than the impedance
of the system it is inserted within. The 90 resonators
have unique impedance values.
Distributed L-Networks
Z0
L=
4
4
Z0 = L
X = L
2
Z0 = L
MATCHING NETWORKS
Z0 (SeriesLines) =
LLumped
(28)
sin
LLumped
tan
tan
CLumped
(29)
(30)
10 a = tan 1
b + b2 4 ac
2a
(37)
BS =
( R
2
L
(38)
Then
Single-Stub Tuner
Given in Figure 8 are single-stub tuners with shorted
and open stubs and their matchable space plotted on the
Smith chart. The shorted-stub tuner is similar to L-network type 8, while the open-stub tuner is similar to type
3. However, by using transmission line theory embodied
in Eq. 25, a more general solution is achieved that does
not require short line lengths. Also, the more general solution matches a larger space than a lumped Type l network. The formulas given here are for the case where the
characteristic impedance of the lines in the network equal
the reference impedance of the system. This is convenient
because, if a match to 50 or 75 ohms is desired, lines of
that impedance are typically available. Allowing other
transmission line characteristic impedances may provide
wider bandwidth.
The following equations are more concise when the
load impedance is normalized to Z0.
ZL =
ZL
= RL + jX L
Z0
(31)
b b2 4 ac
2a
(32)
(33)
9 b = tan 1
1
BS
10 b = tan 1 BS
(39)
(40)
Next Issue
In the next issue, this article concludes with Part 2,
covering the topics of impedance transformation through
transmission line sections, multiple-section transformers,
absorbing reactance using filters, and analysis of load
characteristics for selection of the preferred matching
method.
Author Information
Randall Rhea received a BSEE from the University of
Illinois and and MSEE from Arizona State. He worked at
the Boeing Company, Goodyear Aerospace and ScientificAtlanta. He is the founder of Eagleware Corporation
which was acquired by Agilent Technology in 2005 and
Noble Publishing which was acquired by SciTech
Publishing in 2006. He has authored numerous papers
and tutorial CDs, the books Oscillator Design and
Computer Simulation and HF Filter Design and
Computer Simulation and has taught seminars on oscillator and filter design.
where
References
a = 1 RL
(34)
B = 2 X L
(35)
c = RL 2 + X L 2 RL
(36)
Figure 8 On the left is a single-stub transmission-line tuner with a shorted stub and on the right is a tuner with an open stub. The matchable space
of the shorted stub includes much of the chart but excludes the smaller
unity conductance circle on the left.