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INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1(a) Write abut strip lines.
2 M
1(b) Write properties of rectangular waveguides.
2 M
1(c) How does wave propagation takes place through a waveguides?
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.1(d) & Q.1(e)
1(d) Discuss mathematically the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a rectangular waveguide and obtain equations for TEmn modes.
7 M
1(e) A rectangular waveguide has a cross-sectional area of 2.29×1.45cm2, and the operating frequency is 10 Ghz, Calculate the following.
i) Cut-off wavelength
ii) Cut-off frequency
iii) Angle of incidence
iv) Guided wavelength
v)Phase velocity
vi) Phase shift constant
vii) Wave impedance of the guide.
7 M

2(a) Define the following wave-guide components.
i) Flanges
ii) Bends
2 M
2(b) Derive general equations for a scattering matrix.
2 M
2(c) Write about Magic Tee?
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.2(d) & Q.2(e)
2(d) Explain working of directional coupler. Derive its scattering matrix.
7 M
2(e) Explain the following:
i) Waveguide Attenuators
ii) Ferrites
7 M

3(a) What is a MASER?
2 M
3(b) What is a parametric amplifier?
2 M
3(c) Write a note on PIN diodes.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.3(d) & Q.3(e)
3(d) Write a brief note on LASER. What is a negative resistance phenomenon?
7 M
3(e) Give classification of solid-state devices. And write their applications. What are Transferred Electron Devices (TED's)? Discuss RWH theory?
7 M

4(a) How interaction of electron beam takes place with an electromagnetic field?
2 M
4(b) Differentiate between planar and cylindrical magnetrons?
2 M
4(c) What is Rising sun cavity and strapping?
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.4(d) & Q.4(e)
4(d) Write about travelling wave tubes under the following:
i) Significance of TWT
ii) Structure of TWT and amplification process
iii) Principle of working
iv) Gain considerations
v) Suppression of oscillations
vi) Nature of the four propagation constants
7 M
4(e) What are the limitations of conventional tubes at microwave frequencies? Explain reflex klystron under the following:
i) Block diagram
ii) Working principle
iii) Mathematical analysis
7 M

5(a) Write about Detector mounts?
2 M
5(b) What is a slotted line?
2 M
5(c) What is a VSWR meter?
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.5(d) & Q.5(e)
5(d) Explain measurement of wave-guide impedance at load port by slotted line? Calculate the VSWR of a rectangular guide of 2.5 cm × 1.0 cm opetating at 10 Ghz. The distance between twice minimum power points is 1 mm.
7 M
5(e) Give a brief description of blocks of microwave bench and their features? What precautions should be taken while measuring the parameters at microwave frequencies? Calculate the VSWR of a transmission system operating at 15 GHz. The TE10 mode is propagating through the waveguide of dimensions 4.0 and 2.1 cm respectively. The distance between two successive minima is 1.5 mm.
7 M



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