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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=IlVi-IrVi+Ir
Z0 - Characteristic Impedance?Il - Load Impedance?Vi - Incident Voltage?Ir - Reflected Current?

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2.3677Edit=8.56Edit6Edit-3.4Edit6Edit+3.4Edit
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Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Z0=IlVi-IrVi+Ir
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Z0=8.56Ω6V-3.4A6V+3.4A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Z0=8.566-3.46+3.4
Next Step Evaluate
Z0=2.36765957446809Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Z0=2.3677Ω

Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current 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.
Load Impedance
The load impedance is defined as the impedance of the load of the Transmission line during transient.
Symbol: Il
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Incident Voltage
The Incident Voltage on the transmission line is equal to half the generator voltage.
Symbol: Vi
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 for Reflected Waves
Z0=(-1)ErIr
​Go Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Voltage
Z0=IlVi-ErVi+Er

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 using Reflected Current?

Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current evaluator uses Characteristic Impedance = Load Impedance*(Incident Voltage-Reflected Current)/(Incident Voltage+Reflected Current) to evaluate the Characteristic Impedance, The Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current 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 using Reflected Current using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current, enter Load Impedance (Il), Incident Voltage (Vi) & Reflected Current (Ir) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current

What is the formula to find Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current?
The formula of Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current is expressed as Characteristic Impedance = Load Impedance*(Incident Voltage-Reflected Current)/(Incident Voltage+Reflected Current). Here is an example- 2.36766 = 8.56*(6-3.4)/(6+3.4).
How to calculate Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current?
With Load Impedance (Il), Incident Voltage (Vi) & Reflected Current (Ir) we can find Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current using the formula - Characteristic Impedance = Load Impedance*(Incident Voltage-Reflected Current)/(Incident Voltage+Reflected Current).
What are the other ways to Calculate Characteristic Impedance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Characteristic Impedance-
  • Characteristic Impedance=(-1)*Reflected Voltage/Reflected CurrentOpenImg
  • Characteristic Impedance=Load Impedance*(Incident Voltage-Reflected Voltage)/(Incident Voltage+Reflected Voltage)OpenImg
Can the Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current be negative?
Yes, the Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current?
Characteristic Impedance using Reflected Current 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 using Reflected Current can be measured.
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