Impedance to Reflection Coefficient Calculator

Calculate Reflection Coefficient (Γ)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Reflection Coefficient (Γ) is:

\[ \Gamma = \frac{Z_L - Z_0}{Z_L + Z_0} \]

Where:

What is an Impedance to Reflection Coefficient Calculator?

An Impedance to Reflection Coefficient Calculator is a tool used to determine the reflection coefficient, load impedance, or characteristic impedance in electrical circuits. The reflection coefficient is a measure of how much of a signal is reflected back at an impedance discontinuity in a transmission line. This calculator is particularly useful in RF engineering, telecommunications, and other fields where impedance matching is critical for efficient signal transmission.

Example

Let's say the load impedance (ZL) is 75 Ω, and the characteristic impedance (Z0) is 50 Ω. Using the formula:

\[ \Gamma = \frac{75 - 50}{75 + 50} = \frac{25}{125} = 0.2 \]

So, the Reflection Coefficient (Γ) is 0.2.