Title :
The incorporation of static field solutions into the finite-difference time domain algorithm MMIC structures modelling
Author :
Shorthouse, David B. ; Railton, C.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Bristol Univ., UK
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors demonstrate how the accuracy, speed, and flexibility of finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) analysis can be improved for the modeling of MMIC structures. Correction factors, obtained from the known behavior of static fields close to discontinuities, can be incorporated into the algorithm for application in the regions of high field variation where errors would otherwise occur. Application is made to both enclosed and open microstrip structures
Keywords :
MMIC; difference equations; strip line components; time-domain analysis; FDTD; MMIC structures; MMIC structures modelling; correction factor; discontinuities; enclosed microstrip structures; finite-difference time domain algorithm; high field variation; modeling; open microstrip structures; static field solutions; Algorithm design and analysis; Difference equations; Error correction; Finite difference methods; Lattices; MMICs; Maxwell equations; Microstrip; Strips; Time domain analysis;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
