Modeling of CPW Based Passive Networks using Sonnet Simulations for High Efficiency Power Amplifier MMIC Design

Authors

  • Valiallah Zomorrodian Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
  • U. K. Mishra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
  • Robert A. York Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA

Keywords:

Modeling of CPW Based Passive Networks using Sonnet Simulations for High Efficiency Power Amplifier MMIC Design

Abstract

In this paper, the capabilities of the Sonnet software for accurate modeling and design of CPW based lumped-element resonators and matching networks is studied. A systematic method for design of complex matching networks using Sonnet is presented and good overall agreement between Sonnet simulations and measured s-parameter data from fabricated resonators and matching networks was obtained.

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Published

2022-05-02

How to Cite

[1]
V. . Zomorrodian, U. K. . Mishra, and R. A. . York, “Modeling of CPW Based Passive Networks using Sonnet Simulations for High Efficiency Power Amplifier MMIC Design”, ACES Journal, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 131–140, May 2022.

Issue

2011: Vol 26 Iss 2

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General Submission