Smith Chart
• Smith Chart basics
– Zo at center, constant SWR = circles
– X axis is reflection coefficient (-1 to +1)
Top half is inductive, bottom half is capacitive
Top half is inductive, bottom half is capacitive
– Need to think in terms of Z = R +/-jX & Y = G +/-jB
• The Smith Chart allows the user to see graphical
solutions to matching problems which enhances
the understanding of impedance matching
• Smith Chart could easily be an entire presentation
3/12/2009 Larry Benko, W0QE 70
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