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7. Two-Port Networks - Basic Concepts and Parameters

The chapter explores two-port networks, which serve as essential models for analyzing the input-output behavior of linear electrical systems. It highlights various parameter sets, including impedance, admittance, hybrid, and transmission parameters, along with their applications in amplifiers, filters, and RF circuits. Additionally, laboratory experiments and the significance of parameter conversions are presented.

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  • 7

    Two-Port Networks - Basic Concepts And Parameters

    A two-port network is an electrical circuit with two pairs of terminals used to model various electronic components.

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  • 7.1

    Introduction To Two-Port Networks

    A two-port network is an electrical circuit with two pairs of terminals used to model various electronic components.

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  • 7.2

    Two-Port Network Representations

    This section outlines various parameter representations of two-port networks, focusing on impedance, admittance, hybrid, and transmission parameters, critical for modeling electrical circuits.

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  • 7.2.1

    General Structure

    The general structure of a two-port network illustrates the relationship between input and output voltages and currents, represented through circuit symbols.

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  • 7.2.2

    Parameter Types

    This section introduces the six parameter sets used to describe two-port networks.

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  • 7.3

    Impedance (Z) Parameters

    Impedance parameters (Z-parameters) are used to characterize the voltage and current relationships in two-port networks, allowing for the analysis of electrical circuits.

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  • 7.3.1

    Definition

    A two-port network is an electrical circuit featuring two pairs of terminals that is used to model various electronic components such as amplifiers and filters.

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  • 7.4

    Admittance (Y) Parameters

    Admittance (Y) parameters provide a framework for characterizing two-port networks, describing input and output relationships through voltage and current.

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  • 7.4.1

    Definition

    Admittance (Y) parameters define current in a two-port network as a function of terminal voltages.

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  • 7.4.2

    Example: Pi Network

    This section presents the Pi Network as an example of a two-port network modeled using admittance parameters.

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  • 7.5

    Hybrid (H) Parameters

    Hybrid (h) parameters are a set of four parameters used to describe the behavior of two-port networks, particularly in modeling transistors.

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  • 7.5.1

    Definition

    This section defines hybrid parameters (h-parameters) used in two-port network models, particularly in transistor applications.

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  • 7.6

    Transmission (Abcd) Parameters

    Transmission parameters (ABCD) characterize the behavior of two-port networks used in cascaded systems.

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  • 7.6.1

    Definition

    This section defines the transmission (ABCD) parameters of two-port networks, highlighting their use in modeling various electrical circuits.

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  • 7.6.2

    Example: Series Impedance

    This section provides an example of a series impedance network and its ABCD parameters.

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  • 7.7

    Applications Of Two-Port Networks

    This section explores the various applications of two-port networks, including their roles in amplifier analysis, filter design, and RF circuits.

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  • 7.7.1

    Amplifier Analysis

    This section discusses the analysis of amplifiers within the framework of two-port networks, focusing on voltage gain and input/output impedance.

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  • 7.7.2

    Filter Design

    Filter design in two-port networks utilizes the Image Parameter Method for analyzing ladder networks.

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  • 7.7.3

    Rf And Microwave Circuits

    This section discusses the application of two-port networks in RF and microwave circuits using S-parameters for characterizing high-frequency systems.

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  • 7.8

    Summary Table: Two-Port Parameter Conversion

    This section provides a concise overview of the relationships between different two-port network parameters and how they can be converted from one set to another.

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  • 7.9

    Summary

    Two-port networks effectively model input-output behavior of linear systems, utilizing various parameter sets for analysis.

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References

ee4-ac-7.pdf

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  • Two-port networks model the...
  • Six parameter sets (Z, Y, h...
  • The applications of two-por...

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