Efficient simulation of transmission lines with EBG ground planes

The recent emergence of electromagnetic band-gap structures in state-of-the-art circuit design emphasizes the need for accurate and efficient analysis of such structures. In this paper, a framework for efficient simulation of these structures is shown, which includes a lumped element frequency-dependent model as well as suitable simulation algorithms. The performance and accuracy of the simulations are compared with a commercial simulation engine and a number of test cases are studied.