Title :
FACET-an RF simulator for arbitrary PCB layout
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Labs., Redhill, UK
Abstract :
A computer aided design (CAD) package FACET which models the electromagnetic effects of printed circuit board (PCB) layout is described. The theoretical approach, based on a lumped equivalent network, is summarised. All geometrical shapes commonly found on a PCB are included. Inductive and capacitive couplings between these shapes and ohmic and dielectric loss are included in the model. FACET is integrated with a PCB layout system and to circuit analysis packages. Good agreement between simulation and measurement is demonstrated to several GHz
Keywords :
circuit analysis computing; circuit layout CAD; microwave circuits; printed circuit design; software packages; CAD package; FACET; PCB layout; RF simulator; capacitive couplings; computer aided design; dielectric loss; electromagnetic effects; inductive coupling; lumped equivalent network; model; ohmic losses; printed circuit board;
Conference_Titel :
Field Analysis of Microwave Devices and Circuits, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
