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The characteristic impedance of a uniform transmission line is the ratio of the amplitudes of voltage and current of a single wave propagating along the line during transient condition. Check FAQs
Z0=(-1)ErIr
Z0 - Characteristic Impedance?Er - Reflected Voltage?Ir - Reflected Current?

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-1.3235Edit=(-1)4.5Edit3.4Edit
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Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Z0=(-1)ErIr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Z0=(-1)4.5V3.4A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Z0=(-1)4.53.4
Next Step Evaluate
Z0=-1.32352941176471Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Z0=-1.3235Ω

Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves Formula Elements

Variables
Characteristic Impedance
The characteristic impedance of a uniform transmission line is the ratio of the amplitudes of voltage and current of a single wave propagating along the line during transient condition.
Symbol: Z0
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reflected Voltage
Reflected Voltage is the voltage that is reflected in the transmission line during transient condition.
Symbol: Er
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reflected Current
Reflected Current is defined as the current wave that is traveling from the receiving end to the sending end of the Transmission line during transient condition.
Symbol: Ir
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Characteristic Impedance

​Go Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Voltage
Z0=IlVi-ErVi+Er
​Go Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current
Z0=IlVi-IrVi+Ir

Other formulas in Reflected Waves category

​Go Reflected Current using Incident and Transmitted Current
Ir=It-Ii
​Go Load Impedance using Reflected Voltage
Il=Z0Er+ViVi-Er
​Go Incident Voltage using Reflected Current
Vi=IrIl+Z0Il-Z0
​Go Reflected Current using Load Impedance
Ir=ViIl-Z0Il+Z0

How to Evaluate Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves?

Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves evaluator uses Characteristic Impedance = (-1)*Reflected Voltage/Reflected Current to evaluate the Characteristic Impedance, The Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves formula is defined as a uniform transmission line is the ratio of the amplitudes of voltage and current of a single wave propagating along the line. Characteristic Impedance is denoted by Z0 symbol.

How to evaluate Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves, enter Reflected Voltage (Er) & Reflected Current (Ir) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves

What is the formula to find Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves?
The formula of Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves is expressed as Characteristic Impedance = (-1)*Reflected Voltage/Reflected Current. Here is an example- -1.323529 = (-1)*4.5/3.4.
How to calculate Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves?
With Reflected Voltage (Er) & Reflected Current (Ir) we can find Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves using the formula - Characteristic Impedance = (-1)*Reflected Voltage/Reflected Current.
What are the other ways to Calculate Characteristic Impedance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Characteristic Impedance-
  • Characteristic Impedance=Load Impedance*(Incident Voltage-Reflected Voltage)/(Incident Voltage+Reflected Voltage)OpenImg
  • Characteristic Impedance=Load Impedance*(Incident Voltage-Reflected Current)/(Incident Voltage+Reflected Current)OpenImg
Can the Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves be negative?
Yes, the Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves?
Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Characteristic Impedance for Reflected Waves can be measured.
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