Explanation should include
- comparing balanced and unbalanced transmission lines
- the effects of mismatched impedance between components in a cable system
- making impedance measurements
- the design of impedance-matching devices.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the implications of having components in a system with mismatched impedance?
- How do impedance-matching devices function?
- How do you resolve the problem of mismatched impedance between components?