MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
UNIT-1 Syllabus
MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION LINES[1]: Introduction, Microwave Spectrum and Bands, Applications of Microwaves.
Rectangular Waveguides TE/TM mode analysis, Expressions for Fields, Characteristic Equation and Cutoff
Frequencies, Filter Characteristics, Dominant and Degenerate Models, Sketches of TE and TM mode fields in the
crosssection,Mode CharacteristicsPhaseand Group Velocities, Wave lengths and Impedance Relations, Power Transmission and
Power Losses in Rectangular Guide, Related Problems.
Questions
1.(a) Mention different Microwave Regions, Band designations and the corresponding services of Electro magnetic waves.
(b) Mention the applications of Microwaves.
(May09,set-3;Aug08,set-3)
2.(a) Derive the expressions for cut off frequency, phase constant, group velocity, phase velocity and wave impedance in A
rectangular wave guide.
(b) An rectangular wave guide is filled by dielectric material of r= 9 and has dimensions of 7 3.5 cm. It operates in the
dominant TE mode.
i. Determine the cut off frequency.
ii. Find the phase velocity in the guide at a frequency of 2 GHz.
iii. Find the guided wave length at 2 GHz.
(May09,set-1)
3. (a) Derive the wave equation for a TM wave and obtain all the field components in a rectangular
wave guide.
(b) A rectangular wave guide with dimension of 3 2 cm operates in the TM11 mode at 10 GHz.
Determine the characteristic wave impedance.
(May09,set-2; Aug08,set-4)
4.(a) A rectangular guide of inner dimensions 2.5 cm 1.2 cm is to propagate energy in TE10 mode. Calculate the cut off
frequency. If the frequency of signal is 1.2 times this cut off frequency, compute the guide wave length, phase velocity and
wave impedance. Derive the relations used.
(b) Prove that for any wave guide.
(Aug08,set-1)

5. (a) An air field rectangular wave guide has dimensions of a = 6 cm, b = 4 cm.
The signal frequency is 3 GHz. Compute the following for TE10, TE11 modes.
i. Cut off frequency
ii. Wave length in the waveguide
iii. Phase constant and phase velocity in the wave guide
iv. Group velocity and wave impedance in the wave guide.
(b) Discuss the methods of excitations of modes in the rectangular wave guide. (Aug08,set-2)
6. (a) Derive the expression for guide wave length of TEmn mode in rectangular wave guide.
(b) What are the advantages of dominant mode propagation?
(May08,set-1)
7. (a) What are TEM, TE, TM and HE modes. Sketch the field patterns for dominant modes in a rectangular wave guides .
(b) A rectangular wave guide has a = 4 cm, b = 3 cm as its sectional dimensions. Find all the modes which will propagate at
500 MHz
(May08,set-2)
8. (a) Discuss the attenuation in wave guides in detail.
(b) A wave guide operating in TE10 mode has dimensions a = 2.26 cm and b = 1 cm. The measured guide wave length is 4
cm. Find
i. Cut off frequency of the propagating mode
ii. The frequency of operation
iii. Maximum frequency of propagation in this mode.
(May08,set-4) .
10. Derive the expression for the attenuation of TE10 mode of a rectangular waveguide with finite conductivity.
11. Discuss how wave equations are useful in understanding the propagation of EM waves in wave guides.
(Aug07,set-2)
12. (a) Show that the TEM, TM01 and TM10 modes in a rectangular wave-guide do not exist.
(b) Discuss the merits and demerits of circular wave guide over rectangular waveguide.
(Aug07,set-2&4)
13. Starting with the equation for the propagation constant of a mode in a rectangular wave guide,
Derive the expression

Where g is the guide wave length and c is the cutoff wave length (May08,set-3;May07,set-3)
14. A rectangular wave-guide has a cross section of 1.5 cm x 0.8 cm, =0, = 0 and 2= 420. The magnetic field component is
given as
Determine:
i. The mode of operation
ii. The cut off frequency
iii. The phase constant

iv. The propagation constant

v. The wave impedance.
(May08,set-1;May07,set 1&2)
15. (a)Distinguish between the properties of TEM mode of propagation and that of TE and TM type of propagation.
(May08,set-2;May06,set-1)
(b) Describe the method of designating the modes of transmission in rectangular waveguides. Why is transmission in the
dominant mode most often used in waveguides?
(May08,set-4)
UNIT-1I Syllabus
CIRCULAR WAVEGUIDES[1]: Introduction, Nature of Fields, Characteristic Equation, Dominant and Degenerate Mode.
Impossibility of TEM mode.
Microstrip Lines[1]Introduction, Zo, Relations, Effective Dielectric Constant, Losses, Q factor.
Cavity Resonators [1] Introduction, Rectangular and Cylindrical Cavities, Dominant Modes and Resonant Frequencies, Q factor
and Coupling Coefficients. Related Problems.
Questions
1. An air filled rectangular cavity with brass walls has = 1.54 107 (s/m) and the following dimensions a= 4 cm, b = 3 cm
and d = 5 cm.
Determine:
i. The dominant mode and its resonant frequency for this cavity.
ii. Find the Q and the time average stored electric and magnetic energies at resonant frequency, assuming H0 to be 0.1 A/m.
2.(a) What are TEnm and TMnm modes w.r.t a circular wave guide. Sketch the dominant modes.
(b) A cylindrical wave guide has a inner radius of 2 cm. Find the cut off frequency for the guide operating in TE11 mode.
Calculate g and ZTE at 10 GHz (0= 3 cm). (May09,set-1; May08,set-1)
3. (a) State the factors up on which the attenuations constant of a parallel strip line are dependent.
(b) Derive an expression for the attenuation factor of a micro strip line.
(May09,set-2)
4. (a) Prove that a cavity resonator is nothing but an LC circuit.
(b) Derive an expression for Q of a cavity supporting TE101 mode. What is the resonant frequency of the cavity if each side
of the guide is 3 cm?
(May09,set-3&4)
5. (a) With a schematic diagram, explain the construction of a micro strip line.
(b) Mention the advantages of strip lines over other transmission lines.
(Aug08,set-2)
6. (a) Discuss the power transmission in circular wave guides.
(b) An air filled circular wave guide of 2 cm inside radius is operated in the TE01 mode.
i. Compute the cut off frequency
ii. If the guide is to be filled with a dielectric material of r = 2.25, to what value must its radius be changed in order to
maintain the cut off frequency at its original values.
(Aug08,set-3)
7. (a) What is the effect of conductivity on the dielectric loss of a strip line?
(b) Derive the expression for attenuation constant for dielectric loss.

(Aug08,set-4)

8.(a) What is the impact of skin effect on a micro strip line?

(b) Derive an expression for attenuation factor for ohmic skin loss.
(May08,set-3)
9.(a) Explain the concepts of propagation delay time for a strip line.
(b) Is the effective dielectric constant of a micro strip line a function of relative dielectric
constant justify.
(May08,set-4)
10.(a) Write short notes on Rectangular resonant Cavity
(May08,set-1)
(b) Write short notes on Cavity resonators and its applications.
(May08,set-2)
11. (a) What is a cavity resonator? Discuss the applications of cavity resonators.
(May08,set-4)
(b) Derive the expression for the resonant frequency of a rectangular cavity resonator.
(May07,set-4)
12.A rectangular cavity of width a height b and length d is to resonance with TE101 mode. Show that the frequency of
resonance

If fres = 10GHz, a= 2 cm., and b = 1cm, find d

(b) Discuss how wave equations are useful in understanding the propagation of EM waves in wave guides.

UNIT-III Syllabus
WAVE GUIDE COMPONENTS AND APPLICATIONS1: Coupling MechanismsProbe, Loop,Aperture types, Waveguide
DiscontinuitiesWaveguide irises, Tuning Screws and Posts, Matched Loads, Waveguide AttenuatorsResistive Card, Rotary
Vane types; Waveguide phase ShiftersDielectric, Rotary Vane types. Waveguide Multiport Junctions :E plane and H plane
Tees, Magic
Tee, hybrid Ring: Directional Coupler, Circulator and Isolator. Related Problems.

Questions
1.(a) Show the attenuation produced by rotary vane attenuator is given by - 40 log(sin).
(b) Describe in detail about linear phase changer.
(May09,set-1; Aug08,set-2&4;
May08,set-3)
2.(a) What is the magic associated with a Magic tee? Illustrate its applications.
(b) Discuss how wave equations are useful in understanding the propagation of EM waves in wave guides.
(May09,set-2)
3.(a) Draw E - plane Tee diagram and state its properties.
(b) Explain the principle of Ferrite phase shifter.
(May09,set-3)
4. (a) Explain the operation of a directional coupler with the help of a sketch, showing the field lines at the junction.
(b) A 20 dB coupler has a directivity of 30 dB. Calculate the value of isolation.
(May09,set4)
5.(a) Derive the expression for the coupling and directivity of a two hole directional coupler.
(b) There are two identical directional couplers connected back to back to sample incident and reflected powers. The outputs
of the couplers are 12 mw and 0.12 mw respectively. What is the VSWR in the guide.
(Aug08,set-1)
6.(a) Sketch a 4 port hybrid junction and justify that it is a basically a 3 dB directional coupler.
(b) A matched generator with a power of one watt is connected to the H arm of magic tee C (port 4). The E arm (port 3) is
match terminated and the length of the coplanar arms is the same. Compute the power delivered to the termination at port 1, 2
and 3 and the power reflected at port 4 when ports 1 and 2 are match terminated.
(Aug08,set-3;
May08,set-4)
7. Write short notes on:
(a) Wave guide Irises
(b) Rat ? Race hybrid
(c) Dielectric phase shifters
(
May08,set-1)
8. (a) State the properties of E plane Tee and H plane Tee.
(b) Show that a symmetrical magic Tee is a 3dB directional coupler.
(Aug07,set-1)
9. Write short notes on the following.
(a) Directional coupler.
(b) Wave guide windows.
(c) Flap attenuator.
(Aug07,set-2)
10. (a) Explain the working of two hole directional coupler with a neat diagram.
(b) Explain about E plane Tee junction with a neat sketch. Why it is called a series Tee?
(Aug07,set-3;May08,set-1)
11. (a) Sketch a 4 port Hybrid junction. Justify that it is basically a 3 dB directional coupler.
(b) A 20-mw signal is fed into the series arm of a loss less Magic Tee junction. Calculate the
power delivered through each port when other ports are terminated in matched load.
(Aug07,set-4)
12. (a) Derive the expressions for coupling factor and directivity of a two hole directional coupler.
(b) What are the different types of matching elements normally used in wave guide system. Distinguish between magic Tee
and rat race hybrid.
(May08,set-4)
13. (a) What is magic Tee? Describe the properties of magic Tee, giving its S-Matrix.
(b) Show a wave-guide with cylindrical post and describe its behaviour. How canit be used, when
it is inserted half way into the wave-guide?
(May08,set-2)
14. Draw the H-plane Tee junction and explain its properties.
(May08,set-3)
UNIT-IV Syllabus
WAVEGUIDECOMPONENTS AND APPLICATIONSII: Ferrites[3]Composition and Characteristics, Faraday Rotation;
Ferrite ComponentsGyrator, Isolator, Circulator, Scattering Matrix [3] Significance, formulation and Properties. S Matrix
Calculations for 2 port Junction, E plane and H plane Tees, Magic Tee, Directional Coupler, Circulator and Isolator, Related
Problems.
Questions
1. (a) What are the properties of ferrite material for applications at microwave frequencies. Explain
the principle of ferrite phase shifter.
(b) State and prove the S - matrix properties of a lossless junction.
(May09,set-1)
2 (a) What are ferrites? What property do they have different from ordinary conductors and insulators?
(b) What is scattering matrix? Explain the significance of S - matrix. (May09,set-2; Aug08,set-3)
3. (a)Explain Faraday rotation with a neat diagram? Explain the working of ferrite isolator.

(b) Give the scattering matrix of 3 port circulator. The scattering variables measured at a port area = 5 + j2 and b = 2 + j2The
normalizing impedance Z0 = 50 ohms. Calculate the voltage and current.
(May09,set-3)
4.(a) What is Faraday rotation? Explain how a three port circulator operates.
(b) Write short notes on Properties of S - matrix.
(May09,set-4)
5. (a) Explain the principle of operation of an isolator? What is the significance of using isolator in microwave circuits.
(b) Why are S - parameters used at microwave frequencies explain. Give the properties of S -parameters.
(Aug08,set-1)
6.What is a Gyrator? Describe how isolators can be realized by using Gyrators and Hybrids. Give the S matrix for an ideal
Gyrators.
(Aug08,set-2)
7.(a) Derive S - matrix for series Tee using the properties of S parameters.
(b) A Three port circulator has an insertion loss of 1dB, isolation 30 dB and VSWR = 1.5. Find the S - matrix.
(Aug08,set-4)
8.(a) Explain the characteristics of ferrite materials.
(b) Derive the S - matrix for 4 port directional coupler when the coupling factor is 3dB.
( May08,set-1&3)
9. What is Faraday rotation? Explain the working of a ferrite circulator with neat sketches. How can it be used as an isolator?
( May08,set-4)
10. (a) What are ferrites? What property do they have different from ordinary conductors or insulators?
(b) Describe any one microwave component which make use of Faraday rotation principle, with neat sketches.
(RR:Aug08,set-1)
11. (a) Enumerate the properties of S parameters.
(b) Formulate the S parameter matrix of a 4 port circulator.
12. (a) Derive the S matrix for E-plane Tee.
(Aug07,set-1)
(b) What is Faradays Rotation? What are its applications in microwaves? Explain in detail.
13. (a) What are Ferrites? Derive the scattering matrix of an isolator.
(b) State and prove S matrix properties of a lossless junction.
(Aug07,set-2)
14.(a) Explain the principle of operation of an isolator. What is the significance of using isolator in microwave circuits?
(b) Explain the characteristics of a 3 port circulator listing its S- matrix. How can this be used as an Isolator?
(Aug07,set-3)
15.(a) Obtain the S-Matrix of an ideal 3dB directional coupler.
(b) Write short notes on Ferrite Devices.
(Aug07,set-4)
UNIT-V Syllabus
MICROWAVE TUBES1[1,2]: Limitations and Losses of conventional tubes at microwavefrequencies. Microwave tubes O
type and M type classifications. O type tube 2 Cavity Klystrons :Structure Reentrant Cavities, Velocity Modulation Process and
Applegate Diagram, Bunching Process and Small Signal Theory Expressions for 0/p Power and Efficiency. Reflex Klystrons
:Structure, Applegate Diagram and Principle of working, Mathematical Theory of Bunching, Power Output, Efficiency,
Electronic Admittance; Oscillating Modes and o/p characteristics, Electronic and Mechanical Tuning. Related Problems.
Questions
1.(a) A reflex klystron operates at the peak mode of n = 2 with
Beam voltage V0 = 300V
Beam current I0 = 20mA
Signal Voltage V1 = 40V.
Determine:
i. Input power in watts.
ii. Output power in watts.
iii. The efficiency.
(b) Derive the relation between accelerating voltage V0 , repeller voltage VR & repeller space L
(May09,set-1;Aug08,set-3)
2.(a) A reflex klystron operates with Vb = 400V, Rsh = 20k, f = 9GHZ, L = 103m. n = 2. Find the
repeller voltage & electronic efficiency.
(b) Derive the expressions used in the above problem.
(May09,set-2)
3.Derive the expression for output power & Efficiency of a 2 cavity klystron. (May09,set-3)
4. Explain in detail bunching process & obtain expression for bunching parameter in a two cavity klystron amplifier.
(May09,set-4)
5.(a) What are the limitations of conventional tubes at microwave frequencies. Describe the construction & working of two
cavity klystron amplifier.
(b) A reflex klystron having an accelerated field of 300v oscillates at a frequency of 10GHZ with a retarding field of 500v. If
its cavity is retured to 9GHZ. What must be the new value of retarding field fro oscillations in the same mode to take place?
(Aug08,set-1May08,set-3) )
6. (a) Give the analysis of reflex klystron & derive the expression for repeller voltage Vr interms of l,n & Va.
(b) Explain clearly the classification of microwave sources.
(Aug08,set-2)
7. Name different methods of generating microwave power. Describe the necessary theory & Working of reflex klystron.
(Aug08,set-4)
8.(a) Explain in detail bunching process & obtain expression for bunching parameter in a two cavity klystron amplifier.

(b) A reflex klystron is to be operated at a frequency of 10GHZ. With dc beam voltage 400v.
Repeller spacing 0.1cm for 1 mode. Determine the maximum value of power & corresponding repeller voltage for beam
current of 30mA.
(
May08,set-4)
9. (a) What are the applications of microwave frequencies? Discuss in detail.
(b) Explain the principle of operation of a reflex Klystron oscillator and derive an expression for the bunching parameter.
10. (a) Discuss the limitations of conventional tubes at microwave frequencies.
(b) Explain the principle of operation of two cavity Klystron with neat diagrams.
(Aug08,set- 2;May08,set1&2)
11. (a) What is velocity modulation? Explain how amplification takes place in a two cavity Klystron
amplifier.
(Aug07,set-3)
(b) What is transit time? How it is made use of in realization of microwave tubes.
12. (a) Discuss various losses that occur at UH frequencies and suggest the remedies.
(b) What is velocity modulation? How is it different from normal modulation? Explain how velocity modulation is utilized in
Klystron amplifier.
(Aug07,set-4)
13. (a) Explain how microwave engineering is different from low frequency electronic engineering.
(b) Derive an expression for the power output and efficiency of a two cavity Klystron? What is the maximum efficiency that
can be obtained?
(May08,set3)
14. (a) Discuss in detail about lead inductance and inter electrode capacitance effects of conventional tubes at microwave
frequencies.
(b) What is electronic Admittance? Discuss its significance and the mode patterns of Reflex Klystron Oscillator.
(May08,set-4)
15. (a) Compare Drift space bunching and Reflector bunching with the help of Applegate diagrams.
(b) A reflex Klystron operates at the peak of n=1 or 3/4 mode. The dc power input is 40mW and ratio of V1 to V0 is 0.278.
i. Determine the efficiency of the Reflex Klystron Oscillator
ii. Find the total power output in mW.

UNIT-VI Syllabus
HELIX TWTS [1,2]: Significance, Types and Characteristics of Slow Wave Structures; Structure of TWT and Amplification
Process (qualitative treatment), Suppression of Oscillations, Nature of the four Propagation Constants, Gain Considerations.
Mtype Tubes[1,2]Introduction, Crossfield effects, Magnetrons :Different Types, 8 Cavity Cylindrical Traveling wave
Magnetron ,Hull Cutoff and Hartree Conditions, Modes of Resonance and PIMode Operation Separation of PIMode, o/p
characteristics.
Questions
1.(a) In a circular Klystron , a=0.10m, b=0.40m, = 1.0 mT, Vb=5KV. Find the Hulls Cut-off VOltage & cut-off magnetic flux
density.
(b) Compare & contrast TWT & Klystron amplifier.
(May09,set-1&4; May08,set3)
2.(a) A Magnetron operates with following parameters
Vo=25KV
Io=25A
Bo=0.34T
Diameter of cathode =8cm,
Radius of vane edge to centre= 8cm.
Find the cyclotron frequency and cut off voltage.
(b) compare magnetron and reflex klystron.
(May09,set3)
3.Derive the Hartree anode Voltage equation for linear magnetron.
(Aug08,set2)
4.(a) A helix travelling wave tube is operated with a Beam current of 300mA, beam Votage of 5KV, characteristic Impedance
of 20. What length of helix will be Selected to give an output power gain of 500db at 10GHz.
(b) Explain the construction & working of TWT.
(
May08,set-1)
5. (a) Give the different types & explain the characteristics of slow wave structure.
(b) A TWT operates with following parameters: Vb=2.5KV, Ib=25mA, Zo=10 , circuit
length,L=50,f=9GHz. Find the gain parameter & power gain.
( May08,set2&4)
6. (a) What are the desirable properties of slow wave structures to be used in TWT amplifiers.
(b) Draw a neat sketch of traveling wave tube and explain its principle of operation with bunching diagrams.
(Aug08,set-1)
7. (a) Draw the sketches of different types of magnetron anodes.
(b) Explain Hatree conditions. Derive the voltage under this condition for linear magnetron.
(Aug08,set-1)

8. Explain how the amplification takes place in TWT. Compare its bandwidth with Klystron amplifier.
9. (a) Derive an expression for the Hull cut off condition for cylindrical magnetron oscillator.
(b) Write short notes on 8 cavity magnetron
10. (a) What is a slow wave structure? Explain and differentiate between different structures.
(b) Explain the working principle of TWT amplifier..
(Aug07,set-1&3)
11. (a) Distinguish between different types of slow wave structures. Why is a slow wave structure used in TWT?
(b) Compare the performance characteristics applications and limitations of Klystron amplifiers, TWT amplifiers and
parametric amplifiers..
(Aug07,set-2)
12.(a) What is a cylindrical Multicavity Traveling wave magnetron oscillator? Explain.
(b) Write short notes on Hatree resonance condition
(May07,set-2)
13. (a) How is bunching achieved in a cavity magnetron. Explain the phase focusing effect.
(b) Discuss types of magnetrons and list the important applications.
UNIT-VII Syllabus
MICROWAVE SOLID STATE DEVICES [1]: Introduction, Classification, Applications, TEDs, Introduction, Gunn
DiodePrinciple, RWH Theory, Characteristics, Basic Modes of Operation, Oscillation Modes, Avalanche Transit Time Devices
:Introduction, IMPATT and TRAPATT Diodes :Principle of Operation and Characteristics.
Questions
1. (a) Explain gunn effect using the two valley theory.
(b) Differentiate between transferred electron devices and transistors.
(May09,set-1&2)
2. (a) Compare IMPATT and TRAPATT diodes.
(b) Derive the criterian for classifying the modes of operation for gunn effect diodes. (May09,set-3)
3. (a) Derive the criterion for classifying the modes of operation for Gunn effect diodes
b) An n-type GaAs Gunn diode has following parameters
Electron drift velocity: Vd = 2.5 105m/s
Negative Electron mobility: n= 0.015 m2/ v s
Relative dielectric constant: r = 13.1
Determine the criterion for classifying the modes of operation.(May09,set-4; Aug08,set-2; May08,set-1&3)
4.(a) Derive the equation for power output & efficiency of IMPATT diode.
(b) Determine the conductivity of n-type Ga As Gunn diode if
Electron density n = 1018 cm3
Electron density at lower valley nl = 1010 cm3
Electron density at upper valley nu = 108 cm3
Temperature T = 300oK.
(Aug08,set-1)
5.(a) A Ku-band IMPATT diode has a pulse operating voltage of 100v and a pulse operating current of 0.9 A. The efficiency is
about 10%. Calculate
i. The output power
ii. The duty cycle if the pulse width is 0.01ns and frequency is 16 GHz.
(b) Describe the principle of operation of IMPATT diode.
(Aug08,set-4)
6. Explain the physical structure and construction of IMPATT diodes.
(May08,set-4)
7. Draw the graph between negative resistance versus transit angle and explain its Shape.
8. (a) Write short notes on LSA mode in GUNN diode.
(RR: May08,set-1)
(b) How is it possible to exhibit negative resistance characteristics in an IMPATT diode?
9. Explain GUNN effect. Mention the type materials suitable for fabricating GUNN diodes.
(RR: May08,set-2)
10. (a) Describe a non-degenerate negative resistance parametric amplifier.
(b) An N type Ga As GUNN diode has the following specification
Threshold field: 3KV/m
Applied field 3.5KV/m
Device length 10 micrometers
Doping Constant 1014 electron/ Cm3
(RR: May08,set-3)
Operating freq. 10 GHz
Calculate the current density and (-Ve) electron mobility in the device, explaining the relations used.
UNIT-VIII Syllabus
MICROWAVE MEASUREMENTS[2]: Description of Microwave Bench :Different Blocks and their features, Precautions;
Microwave Power Measurement :Bolometer Method. Measurement of Attenuation, Frequency, VSWR, Cavity Q. Impedance
Measurement
Questions
1.(a) What type of precautions are needed while doing microwave measurements?

(b) Explain the method of microwave power measurement using Bolometer.

(May09,set1,4times)
2. (a) Write a short notes on the measurement of medium microwave power.
(b) Write short notes on the measurement of high VSWR.
(May09,set2)
3. How are microwave measurements different from low frequency measurements. (May09,set-3; Aug08,set-4; May08,set-1)
4. (a) Two identical 30dB directional couplers are used to simple incident and reflected power in a wave guide. VSWR=2 and
the output of the coupler sampling incident power=4.5mW.What is the value of reflected power.
(b) Describe a microwave bench.
(May09,set4)
5. Write short notes on:
(a) Measurement of low and high VSWR.
(b) Measurement of phase shift.
(Aug08,set2)
6.(a) The cablibrated power from a generator as read at the power meter is 25mw. When a 3dB attenuator with a VSWR of
1.3/1 is inserted between the generator and detector what value should the power meter read.
(b) Compare the power ratio and RF substitution methods of measuring attenuation provided by the
microwave component.
(Aug08,set-1&3;May08,set3)
7.(a) The signal power at the input of a device is 10 mw. The signal power at the output of same device is 0.2mw. Calculate the
insertion loss in db of this component.
(b) Explain the bolometric method of measuring microwave power.
(May08,set-4)
8.(a) Explain VSWR measurement procedure in microwave laboratory with a suitable microwave bench setup .
(b) Calculate VSWR of a rectangular guide of 2.3cm x 1.0 cm operating at 8 GHz. The distance between twice minimum
power points is 0.09 cm.
(RR:Aug08,set2;May08,set-3)
9.(a) Define VSWR. Describe the methods of measuring high and low VSWRs.
(b) Write short notes on Reflection co-efficient and Insertion loss measurement at microwave frequencies. (Aug07,set1&3)
10.(a) Explain the method to measure VSWR and reflection
co-efficient.
(b) Describe the measurement of impedance using slotted line and Smith chart.
(Aug07,set-2)
11.(a) Explain how you measure VSWR of given load for all kinds of loads possible.
(b) Give the measurement procedure of Q factor of a resonant cavity.
(Aug07,set-4)
12.(a) Distinguish between slotted line and directional coupler methods of VSWR measurement.
(b) Write short notes on frequency meters
(Aug07,set4,May08,set-2)
13.(a) With a neat diagram, explain the construction of a slotted line.
(b) Using slotted line, draw a typical microwave bench setup for measurement of unknown load and explain. (May07,set2&4)
14.(a) What is VSWR meter? How is it different from voltmeter? Explain its features.
(b) Explain the principle of measurement of microwave power using Bolometer method
(May06,set-1)