This application simulates electrical signal propagation along transmission lines, demonstrating key phenomena including:
• Signal attenuation
• Propagation delay
• Impedance mismatches
• Reflection and transmission coefficients
• Standing wave patterns
Developed with Claude 4.0 Sonnet for educational and engineering analysis purposes.
Execute the signal_transmission_plot.py script, as it features the animation tab in addition to the analysis tab.
- Adjust impedance values to see reflection effects
- Modify line parameters to observe propagation changes
- Change pulse parameters to study different signals
- Use preset buttons for common scenarios
- Set parameters and click "Start Animation"
- Watch signal propagate along transmission line
- Observe incident (blue) and reflected (red) waves
- Total wave (green) shows superposition
- Use Stop/Reset to control animation
• Matched: No reflections (Γ = 0)
• Open Circuit: Full positive reflection (Γ = 1)
• Short Circuit: Full negative reflection (Γ = -1)
• Γ = (ZL - Z0) / (ZL + Z0) - Reflection coefficient
• Signal speed = c / √εr where c is speed of light
• Attenuation reduces amplitude with distance