Impedance matching in a circuit

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Impedance matching in circuits can be achieved using resistors, capacitors, and inductors, with the choice depending on the load's characteristics. Inductors are typically added in series with capacitive loads, while capacitors can be used in parallel with inductive loads, but this matching is frequency-specific. For voltage amplifiers, matching is less about maximizing power transfer and more about minimizing voltage loss, allowing for lower output impedances to drive higher input impedances effectively. In RF applications, transmission lines are often preferred for matching to avoid noise and power loss associated with resistors. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific impedances and frequency involved for effective matching solutions.
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Just to let you know, a 25 ohm load has a VSWR of 2.0 in a 50 ohm environment. Not good, but not horrible. What this means is your transmitted power is ~89% or so, or you have about a 0.5dB of transmission loss. Since it sounds like your loss is more substantial, you might be fighting something else besides the 50 ohm -> 25 ohm mismatch. What you are probably fighting (without knowing more of the layout) is the inductance of all of the through-hole leads, which is acting like an inductor (and hence low-pass filter). Moving forward you should probably measure the circuit with a network analyzer to see where you are at exactly, and then progress from there. If your school has an RF lab (assuming you're at a Uni), then it will have to have a network analyzer.
 

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