Electromagnetic Fields and Waves Assignment - The Complete Circuit Analysis of a Lossless Transmission Line

Learning Objectives

Knowledge and Understanding - Understand the propagation of electromagnetic waves and apply relevant theories and principles to engineering applications.

Cognitive - Construct mathematical models of transmission lines with different terminations.

Practical - Apply software packages to the modelling engineering electromagnetic systems.

Key Skills - Be exposed to electromagnetic engineering problems in the areas of Electromagnetic Interference, Signal Integrity & Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

Assignment Brief -

Introduction - This assignment involves employing Computer Simulation and Visualisation with MATLAB to numerically calculate voltages and currents along a Transmission Line for an arbitray Generator, Load and Characteristic Impedance. The detailed instructions on how to perform the simulation are given in the accompanying MATLAB-Based Electromagnetics manual. Carry out the instructions in the manual carefully (Program ME10_13_VaryLoad.m) with assistance form the tutor.

Required Sections of the Laboratory Report

Background and the Intention of the MATLAB Based Electromagnetic Simulation

(a) Discuss the background and intention of the MATLAB Based Electromagnetic Simulation. Derive the relevant electromagnetic equations that are solved by the Electromagnetic Simulation.

The Software

(b) Include a software listing of the MATLAB program with any functions called, together with a discussion of how the code works.

The Testing of Code and Program Output

(c) Include a testing table with entries for Expected Result and Actual Result. Produce an analytic solution to give the Expected Result. Include a screenshot of the Program output and explain the Program results.

Application of Fundamental Principles to Electrical & Electronic Engineering

(d) Discuss the basics of Signal Integrity for digital signals on transmission lines.

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