The Smith Chart

1. Conceptual Intuition (L1)

• It's just a polar plot of the Reflection Coefficient ($\Gamma$).
• Circles of constant Resistance and Reactance.
• Open (Right), Short (Left), Match (Center).

2. Engineering Math (L2)

• Admittance chart (Y-chart) overlays.
• Moving along transmission lines (Rotation clockwise).
• L-Network matching basics (moving along constant R or G circles).

3. System Application (L3)

• Constant Q contours (Bandwidth implications).
• Evaluating stability circles (Amplifiers).
• Frequency sweep trajectories.

Interactive Component: Live Smith Chart Tool

• Description: Drag-and-drop matching network designer.
• Controls: Add Series/Shunt L/C, Drag Load Point, normalize Z0.