Upon initial look, the Smith chart appears to be quite complicated. Although the basis for the chart is deeply rooted in complex variable theory, you do not have to be a graduate-level mathematician ...

An indispensible tool for solving transmission line and waveguide problems, the Smith chart was invented in 1939 by Phillip H. Smith as a graph-based method of simplifying the complex math (that is, ...

The Smith chart appeared in 1939 (Ref. 1) as a graph-based method of simplifying the complex math (that is, calculations involving variables of the form x + jy) needed to describe the characteristics ...

The Smith chart is a staple for analyzing complex impedance. [W2AEW] notes that a lot of inexpensive test gear like the MFJ-259B gives you complex readings, but fails to provide the sign of the ima… ...

Multiple online tutorials and articles can provide additional examples that will show you other ways to use the chart. To find blank Smith charts, search for downloadable charts online; there’s ...

McGraw-Hill Professional – Practical Antenna Handbook, 5th Edition Jul 19, 2012 1:06 PM, By Chriss Scherer, editor Bookshelf reference By Joseph J. Carr, George W. Hippisley Design and build your own ...

Ralph] is excited about impedance matching, and why not? It is important to match the source and load impedance to get the most power out of a circuit. He’s got a whole series of videos ...

'The Voice' winner Jordan Smith is off to a fast start on Billboard’s charts the week after his crowning. The 22-year-old blasts onto multiple tallies at high ranks and makes history on Hot ...

Myles Smith’s ‘Stargazing’ Shoots to No. 1 on Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart. The song completes the longest trip to the top for a solo man.

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