2D Tutorials

Introduction

Topics covered

  • 2D Design
  • Views
  • Groups and Properties
  • Components and Sources
  • Field Monitor
  • Working with groups
  • Changing objects
  • Creating basic objects
  • Creating library objects
  • Copy operations
  • Simulation

Patch Antenna

Topics covered

  • Group creation
  • Property setting
  • Object creation
  • Port definition
  • Simulation parameters
  • Field recording
  • Simulation
  • Results

Low Pass Microstrip Filter

Topics covered

  • Start using a template
  • Basic features
  • Mouse control
  • Simulation flow
  • QTEM ports
  • Modify objects
  • Animation

Inverted F Antenna

Topics covered

  • Start from Scratch
  • GDS layout import
  • Priority control
  • In-plane lumped ports
  • Near field dump
  • Far field transformation
  • Near field animation
  • Far field animation

Multi Layer Spiral

Topics covered

  • 3D geometry import (STL)
  • Lumped port
  • Loss calculation
  • Equations

Patch Antenna Sweep

Topics covered

  • Template wizard
  • Basic features
  • Simulation
  • Postprocessing
  • Nearfield
  • Farfield
  • Tuning

Low Noise Amplifier

Topics covered

  • LNA Desgin
  • Circuit simulation in Empire using touchstone files
  • Optimisation of active circuits
  • S-parameter postprocessing

Ball Grid Array

Topics covered

  • Basic Features
  • Layout import
  • Bond wires
  • Array generation
  • Preprocessing
  • Pulse definition
  • Simulation Control
  • Postprocessing

Array Antenna with Feeding Network

Topics covered

  • Multilayer Structures
  • Microstrip Feed
  • DXF Layout Import
  • 2D and 3D Results