RF Guide

RF Impedance Matching Guide

Practical RF impedance matching basics for antennas, PCB traces and RF modules.

Overview

Practical RF impedance matching basics for antennas, PCB traces and RF modules.

Practical notes

RF matching is used to transfer power efficiently between transmitters, antennas, filters and transmission lines.

Common mistakes

Common mistakes include ignoring PCB parasitics, using low-Q parts, tuning without the enclosure and skipping VNA measurements.