How Do You Calculate the Characteristic Impedance of a Transmission Line?

In summary, a transmission line with selfinductance of 7.0x10^-7 Hm^-1 and a signal speed of 70% of the speed of light has a characteristic impedance of 3.4 Ω. The equation used to find this impedance is Z = √L0/C0, where L0 is the selfinductance and C0 is the capacitance. The mistake made in the calculation was forgetting to square the value before taking the square root.
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Homework Statement


Transmission line is designed so it has selfinductance, L = 7.0x10^-7 Hm^-1 & signal speed 70% of c
Find characteristic impedance


Homework Equations


Z = √L0/C0 Ω
also
v = 1/ √L0C0



The Attempt at a Solution


So
L = 7.0x10^-7 Hm^-1
v = 0.7c
(c = 3x10^8 ms^-1)

7(3x10^8)/10 = 1/√7.0 * C0
so
C0 = √((10(7.0x10^-7))/(7*3x10^8))
C0 = √ 3.33x10^-15
C0 = 5.77x10^-8 F

Z = √L0/C0
Z = √7.0x10^-7/5.77x10^-8
Z = 3.4 Ω

Which isn't in the park as far as expected result goes, so AGAIN, please could you show me where I went wrong.
 
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OK, OK I get it.
Forgot to square, but square rooted instead.
All sorted.
 
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What is characteristic impedance?

Characteristic impedance is a measure of the opposition to the flow of electrical current in a transmission line or circuit. It is a complex quantity that takes into account the physical properties of the transmission line and the frequency of the electrical signal.

How is characteristic impedance calculated?

Characteristic impedance is calculated using the ratio of the voltage and current amplitudes of an electromagnetic wave propagating along a transmission line. It is also affected by the physical properties of the transmission line, such as its length, diameter, and material.

What is the significance of characteristic impedance?

Characteristic impedance plays a crucial role in the design and functioning of electrical circuits and transmission lines. It helps determine the maximum power that can be transmitted through a circuit without causing reflections or distortions in the signal.

What factors affect characteristic impedance?

The physical properties of the transmission line, such as its length, diameter, material, and dielectric constant, can affect the characteristic impedance. The frequency of the electrical signal also plays a role, as higher frequencies tend to have lower characteristic impedances.

What are some common applications of characteristic impedance?

Characteristic impedance is essential in the design and analysis of high-frequency circuits, such as in radio frequency and microwave systems. It is also used in the design of transmission lines for telecommunications, audio and video transmission, and power distribution systems.

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