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This is the third and final article discussing four different circuit models of transmission lines in sinusoidal steady state. This article uses Model 4 to determine the locations of the minima and maxima of standing waves. This determination is first done analytically, followed by the graphical method using the Smith chart.

This column continues a series on transmission line circuit models, exploring two additional models. It derives equations for voltage characteristics and standing waves, building upon concepts introduced in the previous installment.

This article discusses two of four circuit models for transmission lines in sinusoidal steady state. Model 1 is used for solving equations, while Model 2 introduces standing waves. The author explains their applications and differences.

This article explains how to use a Smith Chart to determine the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR).

Explore the impact of the return path impedance and the return current level on common-impedance coupling between circuits. The measurements presented were performed on a custom PCB containing audio, video, and high-current circuitry, where the return paths for each circuit were selectively shared with other circuits.

In this article, we investigate the impact of a guard trace on crosstalk reduction and present measurements taken with the latest‑generation PCB, both in time and frequency domains.

This article is the first of a two-article series devoted to the topic of crosstalk between PCB traces. In Part 1 of the series, we vary circuit topology, i.e., the distance between traces and the distance to the ground plane.

This article presents the derivation of the radiated far fields from a Hertzian dipole antenna above the ground plane using image theory.

The authors evaluate the impact of capacitors and trace length on conducted emissions.