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P1108

T.E. (E & TC) WAVE THEORY AND ANTENNAS (2008 Pattern) (Sem. - II)
Time :3 Hours] Instructions to the candidates:
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Answer any 3 questions from each section. Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Your answers will be valued as a whole. Use of logarithmic tables slide rule, Mollier charts, electronic pocket calculator and steam tables is allowed. Assume suitable data if necessary. All questions are compulsory.

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[Max. Marks :100

SECTION - I Q1) a) Formulate the wave equation from Maxwells equations. Solve it for partially conducting media. What is alternation and phase constant for the same. [10] b) What is loss tangent, how media is classified as losseless dielectric, lossy dielectric and good conductor based on loss tangent. [6] OR Q2) a) In certain medium
y + a z ) v / m E =10 cos( 2 107 t x ) ( a

If

= 50 0 ; = 2 0 and = 0; Find and H .

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b) The plane wave E = 30 cos( wt z ) a x v / m in air normally incident on a losseless medium ( = 0 ; = 4 0 ) at z = 0 . (i) Find Reflection, Transmission co-efficients. Also find SWR (ii) Calculate the reflected electric and magnetic fields. [8]

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Q3) a) Write the fundamental equation for free space propagation (FRIIS Equation) and explain each parameter of it. [5] b) A wave originates from the transmitting antenna with 10 dB gain and 100 watts radiating power at 10 MHz. It is received by an antenna with 15 dB gain located at 20 km distance calculate received power. [5] c) Sketch the structure of atmosphere and explain each layer, significance of all. [6] OR Q4) a) Explain the mechanism of Radio wave bending by the Ionosphere with suitable diagrams and mathematical expressions. [5] b) Define the terms virtual height, maximum usable frequency and their relevance in wave propagation. [5] c) What are the ionospheric abnormalities and how do they effect wave propagation. [6] Q5) a) Define the antenna polarization and explain linear, circular, elliptical polarization with relevant expressions and illustrative diagrams. [9] b) Draw the radiation pattern of the antenna, given its radiation intensity as U ( )= cos cos2 and also find half power and first null beam widths. Draw the radiation pattern. [9] OR Q6) a) The radiation intensity of an antenna is given by U (, ) = cos 4 sin 2 2

for 0 & 0 2 (i.e upper half space) it is zero in the lower 2 half space. Find power radiated and directivity. [6]
b) Explain the three field regions defined for antenna with illustrative diagram and also explain the field properties of each region. [6] c) Explain the antenna parameters with the help of illustrative diagrams, relevant diagrams and mathematical expressions [6] i) Antenna Efficiency. ii) Antenna gain. iii) Directivity. iv) Input impedance.

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SECTION - II Q7) a) Define the current distribution for the following antenna elements. i) Hertzian or infinitesimal Dipole. ii) Small Dipole. iii) Finite Length Dipole. [6]

b) Write the field expressions E, H for field region for finite length dipole and also for Half Wave Dipole. [6] c) From the results of Q.No. : 7(b) for the Half Wave Dipole. Find radiation intensity, Directivity, Radiation resistance of the same. [6] OR Q8) a) Sketch the radiation pattern of a Broad side linear array of 6 elements with uniform amplitude and half wave spacing. Find side lobe, Null directions. Also find amplitude levels of side lobes, HPBW, FNBW. [9] b) Derive Antenna Array factor for N-element linear array taking the centre element as reference for N-is odd. Design broad side DolphTschebhyscheffs Array of 5 elements with half wave spacing and with major to minor lobe to 26 dB. Find excitation co-efficients. [9] Q9) a) Explain the effect of Grounding on Antenna Performance with illustrative diagrams. [8] b) Sketch the current distributions and directional characteristics of grounded vertical antennas of height /8, /4, /2 and . Which of these antenna is preferred in microwave broadcasting? Discuss. [8] OR Q10) Explain the following antennas by writing structural dimensions, radiation pattern specifications, features and applications. Sketch relevant diagrams.[16] i) Beverage Antenna. ii) Ferrite Rod Antenna. iii) Travelling wave Antenna. iv) V-Antenna. Q11) a) Draw a typical Rectangular microstrip antenna, what are the salient features of microstrip antenna, applications, limitations. [8] b) Explain the details of Helical antenna geometry with suitable diagram also its different modes and significance of each mode. [8]

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OR Q12) a) Explain the principle of operation of parabolic reflector antenna with suitable diagrams. [4] b) Explain the different feed techniques for parabolic reflector and their merits and demerits. [4] c) A parabolic antenna having a circular mouth is to have a power gains of 1000 at = 10 cm. Estimate the diameter of the mouth, half power and First Null beam width of Antenna. [4] d) Sketch modern version of 6-element Yagi-Uda antenna with dimensions, inter element spacings. [4]

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