Agilent ADS 2012 EM Basics Lab Exercise Guide

About this manual

This document serves as a laboratory exercise guide for engineers with basic working knowledge of ADS. It focuses on training users to set up and run EM simulations within the ADS layout environment using the Momentum tool.

The guide walks readers through specific tasks including creating new workspaces, defining dielectric materials in the technology file, drawing layouts with metal strips and vias, configuring substrates, and performing 3D visualization. It concludes with instructions on running simulations, analyzing data, and utilizing emModel symbols for circuit simulation.

What's inside

• Create a New Workspace and Layout
• Define Dielectric Materials in the Technology File
• Draw a layout: 2 metal strips and a via
• Open the EM Simulation Setup
• Add a new Substrate
• Define strip conductors (metal)
• Map a Via and Intruded Conductor
• EM Simulation, Mesh and Data
• Visualization of Current
• emModel / Symbol

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this lab exercise?

Completion of the course Workspaces and Simulation Tools or equivalent experience, including ADS layout skills.

What is the primary objective of this guide?

To enable users to set up and run EM simulations from ADS layout, including creating a substrate and defining Technology layers and materials.