VSWR, or Voltage Standing Wave Ratio, is a measure used to quantify how efficiently radio frequency power is transmitted from a power source through a transmission line to a load. It indicates the ratio of the maximum voltage to the minimum voltage along the transmission line, helping to assess the effectiveness of the load and the degree of impedance matching. A lower VSWR value signifies better matching, resulting in minimized reflections and maximized power transfer.
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