Q1. Given below is an impedance matching (L-match) network {Fig.
1} and its equivalent
parallel RLC network {Fig. 2}.
Given: Rin = 500 Ω, C2 = 477.5 fF, operating frequency (fo) = 2 GHz
a) Solve for R1, L1, C1, L2, R2 and ‘Q’.
b) Using the values obtained above, simulate the circuit in Fig. 1 in Virtuoso. Plot S11 (db20)
vs frequency (1 - 10 GHz). Report the S11 value (in dB) at 2 GHz.
Sol.
(a) HAND CALCULATION
(b)
S11 (db20) vs frequency (GHz)
The value of S11 at 2GHz is -73.2197 dB
Q2. In an RF receiver, the antenna has an impedance of 50 Ω and the LNA has an input
impedance of 1.45 kΩ. Design T-match network (C, L1,2, Q) at 2.49 GHz for a bandwidth of
200 MHz. Show the design calculations, simulate it in Virtuoso and plot the transformed
input impedance (real and imaginary) and S 11 (db20) vs frequency. Report the S11 value (in
dB) at 2.49 GHz.
Sol.
HAND CALCULATION
Input impedance (real and imaginary) vs frequency (GHz)
S11 (db20) vs frequency (GHz)
The value of S11 at 2.49GHz is -42.826 dB