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Paper / Subject Code: 42471 / MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

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N.B.: (1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.

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(2) Solve any three questions from the remaining five questions.

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(a) List any four applications of Smith Chart?

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(b) Write and explain the S-matrix for isolators.

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(c) What is the dominant mode in a rectangular waveguide? Justify your answer.

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(d) Explain the Faraday Rotation phenomenon with the help of a diagram.

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(e) Compare stripline and microstrip line.
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(f) Explain two valley model theory for Gunn diode with suitable diagram.
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Q.2 (a) Design a single stub matching network using short-circuited shunt stub to match [10]

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the terminating load ZL= 25-j50 Ω to the characteristic impedance Z0= 50 Ω.

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(b) Derive an expression for velocity modulation of electrons in two-cavity klystron. [10]
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(b) Explain the principle of operation of IMPATT diode with suitable diagrams and [10]
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Q.5 (a) A two cavity Klystron amplifier has the following parameters: [10]
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Vo = 1200V, Ro = 30 KΩ, Io = 25 mA and f = 10 GHz

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Gap spacing in either cavity: d = 1 mm

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Spacing between the two cavities: L = 4 cm

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Effective Shunt Impedance, excluding beam loading: Rsh = 30 KΩ

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a. Find the input gap voltage to give maximum voltage.

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b. Find the voltage Gain neglecting the beam loading in the output cavity
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Q.6 Write short note on: (Attempt any four) [20]

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(a) Microwave spectrum and bands with their applications

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