Appendix: Electrical Characteristics of Transmission Lines
Figure 1: Temporal sequence of AC voltage on a transmission line
Learning Objectives
Learning objectives are stated at the beginning of each chapter. These learning objectives serve as a preview of the information you are expected to learn in the chapter. Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to:
- Define specific resistance and recall the three factors used to calculate it in ohms
- Define insulation resistance and dielectric strength including how the dielectric strength of an insulator is determined
- Recall the design and use of coaxial cable and wave guide.


