How Do You Calculate Input Currents and Load Voltage in a Transmission Line?

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The calculation of input currents and load voltage in a transmission line involves using the given parameters: Z in = 50 - j10 Ohms, i in = 2 amps, Z0 = 75 Ohms, length = 2 meters, u = 2E8 meters per second, and beta = 0.3 rad/m. To find I+ and I- at the input, apply the transmission line equations, specifically the relationships between the input impedance and the characteristic impedance. The voltage at the load can be determined using the voltage division principle along with the calculated currents.

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Z in =50-j10 Ohms
i in=2 amps
length = 2 meters
Z0=75 Ohms
u=2E8 meters per second
beta=.3 rad/m

How do I find I+ and I- at the input?
What is the voltage at the load?

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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lostinhere said:
Z in =50-j10 Ohms
i in=2 amps
length = 2 meters
Z0=75 Ohms
u=2E8 meters per second
beta=.3 rad/m

How do I find I+ and I- at the input?
What is the voltage at the load?

Any help would be appreciated.

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