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This module transfers one complex impedance ( Zload = Rload + j Xload) so you
see a different complex impedance (Zin = Rin + j Xin). Typical uses might be
to:
1) Transfer 50 + j 0 Ω to the complex conjugate of the output impedance of
a of a transistor, for maximum power transfer between the output of the
transistor and the 50 Ω load.
2) When designing a two-stage transistor amplifier, it is necessary to match
the output of the first transistor to the input of the second. If the first
transistor has an output impedance of 12 + j 4 Ω and the second has an input
impedance of 20 - j 9 Ω, then a matching network that matches 12 - j 4 Ω to
20 + j 9 Ω will give optimum power transfer between the first and second
transistor.
3) Transfer 50 + j 0 Ω source to the optimum impedance a low noise FET wants
to see for minimum noise is another possible use. Most low-noise FETs have
the property that they produce lowest noise when they are mis-matched at
their inputs. Data sheets normally give Γopt, the optimum reflection
coefficient for the FET. This can be converted to an impedance with this
program (using number 4), then this section of the program can be used to
match 50 Ω (or whatever antenna impedance you have) to the impedance
corresponding to Γopt.