Transformer matching is often used in bandpass filters, to match resonant circuits to low impedances of antennas and mixers. The higher the impedance loading the circuit, the lower the bandwidth and the higher Q. If we connected a resonant circuit directly to a low impedance the bandwidth would be very often too large to be useful.
Transformer matching circuit can be used when bandpass filtering is needed, is should be resonant with the inductance of secondary at the frequency of use. The main parameters of transformers as impedance matching devices are: Presence of air gap and max. DC current
It’s clear that being able to match the load impedance is essential to the functionality of the circuit, especially for maximum power transfer. The simplest method of matching the load impedance is to use a transformer.
Since this capacitor connects to the high impedance end of the autotransformer, the resistance loading the tuned circuit is higher, therefore circuit Q is larger and IF bandwidth is reduced, improving selectivity and sensitivity. Transformer matching couples the amplified signal to the diode.
C is optional if used it should be resonant with the inductance of L at the frequency of use. This way the circuit also provides filtering. This image illustrates an Autotransformer and transformer matching used in an IF transformer. Autotransformer’s high impedance connects to C17, this capacitor forms a resonant circuit with the whole winding.
Example: If we have impedance of say Z=R+j*25 then we need stub with reactance value of -j25 Ohm to match it. The transformer as shown can be connected between transmission line and antenna load. This transformer is also known as Q-section. This transformer is capable of matching feedline impedance of Zs with antenna feed impedance of Zr.
Lecture 4f
It is possible to perfectly match to this admittance by introducing a shunt element with the conjugate susceptance. This is the stub. Last, add the stub at position the susceptance of the load. The load is matched and there will be zero reflection!
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Transformer matching is often used in bandpass filters, to match resonant circuits to low impedances of antennas and mixers. The higher the impedance loading the circuit, the lower the bandwidth and the higher Q. If we connected a resonant circuit directly to a low impedance the bandwidth would be very often too large to be useful. The resonant ...
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cannot absorb any power—the matching network must be lossless! We must construct our matching network entirely with reactive elements! Examples of reactive elements include inductors, capacitors, transformers, as well as lengths of lossless transmission lines. Thus, constructing a proper lossless matching network will
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Lecture 4f
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