Matching Networks: Solutions

Abstract

Although there is number of different ways to design matching networks of various levels of complexity, in this book we study Q-matching design methodology based on a single-stage passive matching network topology that uses only two components, an inductor and a capacitor. This most basic matching network topology is also known as L-network, where one of the two components is connected either in series and the other one in parallel with the source and load respectively, or vice versa. Aside from its simplicity, this methodology does not require sophisticated numerical simulators, instead hand calculations are sufficient. More elaborated two-stage variant of the topology based on the use of three components is commonly refereed to as either $\varPi$ or $T$-network, depending how the three components are oriented.