Math Problem Statement

A transmission line consists of two coaxial metallic cylinders of 5 mm and 1 cm radii. The inner

cylinder is coated by a 2 mm thick layer of dielectric of relative permittivity 2.25.

Calculate characteristic impedance and propagation velocity of the line.

Solution

To calculate the characteristic impedance (Z0Z_0) and the propagation velocity (vv) of the coaxial transmission line, we use the following formulas:

1. Characteristic Impedance Formula for a Coaxial Cable:

Z0=60ϵrln(routerrinner)Z_0 = \frac{60}{\sqrt{\epsilon_r}} \ln \left( \frac{r_{\text{outer}}}{r_{\text{inner}}} \right) Where:

  • ϵr\epsilon_r is the relative permittivity of the dielectric.
  • routerr_{\text{outer}} is the radius of the outer conductor.
  • rinnerr_{\text{inner}} is the radius of the inner conductor.

2. Propagation Velocity Formula:

v=cϵrv = \frac{c}{\sqrt{\epsilon_r}} Where:

  • c=3×108m/sc = 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} is the speed of light in vacuum.
  • ϵr\epsilon_r is the relative permittivity of the dielectric.

Given values:

  • rinner=5mm=0.005mr_{\text{inner}} = 5 \, \text{mm} = 0.005 \, \text{m}
  • router=1cm=0.01mr_{\text{outer}} = 1 \, \text{cm} = 0.01 \, \text{m}
  • ϵr=2.25\epsilon_r = 2.25

Now let's calculate the characteristic impedance and the propagation velocity.The characteristic impedance of the coaxial transmission line is approximately 27.73Ω27.73 \, \Omega, and the propagation velocity is 2×108m/s2 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}.

Would you like further details or an explanation of the calculations? Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the characteristic impedance change if the inner conductor radius was larger?
  2. What is the effect of using a dielectric with a higher permittivity on the propagation velocity?
  3. How does the characteristic impedance change with the thickness of the dielectric?
  4. What would be the propagation velocity in vacuum (without dielectric)?
  5. How can we minimize signal loss in coaxial transmission lines?

Tip: The characteristic impedance depends on the ratio of the radii of the inner and outer conductors and the permittivity of the dielectric material between them.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electromagnetism
Transmission Lines
Impedance
Wave Propagation

Formulas

Characteristic impedance Z_0 = (60 / sqrt(ε_r)) * ln(r_outer / r_inner)
Propagation velocity v = c / sqrt(ε_r)

Theorems

Logarithmic relationship of impedance
Velocity of electromagnetic waves in a dielectric medium

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Electrical Engineering)