Which mechanism limits operating frequency in a parallel-plate waveguide for signal transmission?

💡 Explanation

When frequency decreases in a parallel-plate waveguide, modes transition to evanescent because the wavelength approaches the plate separation distances, causing signal amplitude to exponentially decay. Therefore the cutoff frequency determines the operation limit, rather than conductor loss, dielectric breakdown, or impedance mismatches which arise from different physical causes.

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