What is a quarter wavelength transmission line and how should PCB designers use it? We've gotten a lot of RF design questions, some specifically centered around this area. Technical Consultant Zach Peterson explores this topic, how it relates to impedance matching and more.
0:00 Intro
0:48 What is Impedance Matching?
3:29 Quarter Wavelength Transmission Line Properties
7:34 Complex Load Impedance
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