A Visual Introduction to Scattering Parameters

This video covers the fundamental theory surrounding S-Parameters, and their applications to RF networks.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - What is a 'Network'?
1:52 - Power Waves
2:30 - Complex Impedance & Phase Angle
3:06 - S-Matrix & S-Parameters
4:19 - Reflection & Transmission Coefficients
6:03 - Standing Waves
7:00 - Example Networks
12:25 - Designating S-Parameters
13:01 - Reciprocity & Losslessness
13:42 - Reflection Coefficient and VSWR
14:28 - Conclusion


(Note: At 4:07, Sij is equal to (Vi-/Vj+) * sqrt(Zj)/sqrt(Zi), but because we've assumed an equal impedance for all ports, it has been simplified to Vi-/Vj+.)

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The source code used to generate this video can be found on the GitHub repository: https://github.com/0xCoto/OpenEnginee...
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Special thanks to Athanasios Kanatas, Dimitrios Rongas, Leonidas Marantis, and Cameron Van Eck for their thorough guidance and consistent support.