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Transmission Lines and Filters

Leitungen und Filter

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Colombo Bolognesi
VVZ CR 4.7

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:47

Abstract

Understanding of signal properties on transmission lines in the time and frequency domain. Basic knowledge of analog filter synthesis.

Objective

Understanding of signal properties on transmission lines in the time and frequency domain. Basic knowledge of analog filter synthesis.

Content

Transmission line equations of the lossless and lossy TEM-transmission line. Introduction of current and voltage waves. Representation of reflections in the time and frequency domain. Application of the Smith chart. Behavior of low-loss transmission lines. Attenuation and impulse distortion due to skin effect. Transmission line equivalent circuits. Group delay and signal dispersion. Coupled transmission lines. Scattering parameters. Butterworth-, Chebychev- and Bessel filter approximations: filter synthesis from low-pass filter prototypes. Simple active filters.

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Lecture Notes

Script: Leitungen und Filter.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Skript und Übungen "Leitungen und Filter". Eigene Zusammenfassung der Vorlesung, Taschenrechner, Massstab, Zirkel.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Leitungen und Filter
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ETF E 1)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (ETF E 1)
4 h weekly

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