XF’s schematic editor provides engineers with a unique option for analyzing matching networks and corporate feed networks. In this tutorial, we demonstrate XF's workflow for analyzing a simple matching network and applying it to full-wave FDTD results using the schematic editor.
The workflow includes an inverted-L antenna designed for a cellular application at LTE Band 5 operating from 824 MHz to 894 MHz. An FDTD simulation determines the intrinsic impedance of the antenna and then a wideband matching network is applied during post-processing in order to view the matched performance of S11 and system efficiency.
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Review the required steps for simulating the unmatched antenna.
See how matching networks are created in the schematic editor and how the FDTD simulation results are included.
Learn how the matching network is applied to the FDTD simulation in order to view S11, system efficiency, and other full-wave results.
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