Impedance Matching Calculator

Calculate L-network component values to match source impedance to load impedance.

Ω
Ω
MHz

Network Q

1.732

Series Reactance86.60 Ω
Shunt Reactance115.47 Ω

Network Q vs Source Impedance

L-Network Impedance Matching

Q = sqrt(R_high/R_low - 1)

X_series = Q x R_low

X_shunt = R_high / Q

Choose series inductor + shunt capacitor, or vice versa, to realize the reactance values at the operating frequency.

Example Calculation

Match 50 ohms to 200 ohms at 100 MHz.

  1. 01Q = sqrt(200/50 - 1) = sqrt(3) = 1.732
  2. 02X_series = 1.732 x 50 = 86.6 ohms
  3. 03X_shunt = 200 / 1.732 = 115.5 ohms

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