Electronics and Communication Engineering

Model Examination II
EC 6701 – RF and Microwave Engineering

Part – A (10 x 2 = 20)

1. State the applications of RF Circuits.

2. What are the reasons that LF parameters cannot be measured in Microwaves.
3. Define Matching N/w.
4. What is the need of Rollett Factor K? Write its expression.
5. Discuss about Ferrite Material and Faraday’s Rotation.

Part B (5 x 13 = 65)

11. a. Derive the S Parameter for a two port n/w. Discuss the Physical significance of the 4 S
parameter coefficients used to characterize the microwave circuit performance. Discuss the
properties of S Parameters.
Or
b. i. Explain the different types of Interconnection of 2 port n/ws.
ii. The S parameter of a 2 port n/w is given by

Prove that the n/w is Reciprocal but not lossless.

Find the Return loss.

12.a. Explain T matching n/w and Microstrip line matching n/w - w.r.t Impedance matching n/w s.
OR
b. Derive the expression for various types of Power gain in RF amplifiers.

13.a. Explain the modes of oscillation of Gunn diode and also discuss about the Two valley model of
Gunn diode.
OR
b. Derive the S matrix for Hybrid Junction with neat diagram.
14.a. Explain the concept of Cylindrical Magnetron and derive the expression for Hull cut off
voltage and Hull cut off Magnetic Field.
OR

Part – C (1 x 15 = 15)

16.a. Write Notes on the following MW passive Devices

i. Phase Shifter ii. Isolator iii. Terminators

OR

b. With neat diagram explain the principle of Two cavity Klystron Amplifier and Derive the
expression for Bunching Parameter.