
Open a new workspace in ADS to create a library and schematic with resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Set values, use variables, name nodes, and apply basic editing tools for simulation.
This PDK is only compatible with 1 month free ADS version which you have downloaded and installed from website.
If you install it on any random ADS version on your computer, it does not work.
Run DC simulations in ADS to build a simple resistor circuit with a DC source in the frequency domain, observe voltage and current, and sweep resistance to study responses.
Perform transistor dc simulations in ads using pdk devices, configure dc sources, and sweep gate and drain voltages to generate id versus gate and id versus drain voltage curves.
Perform ac simulations of a low-pass rc circuit in ads, learning schematic setup, source connection, and observing magnitude and phase while tuning r and c to adjust the cutoff.
Set up an ADS AC simulation to extract the transistor fT by biasing the device, inserting DC blocks and AC sources, and measuring input and output currents.
simulate a transistor circuit in ads using transient analysis with 100 nm pdk transistors, copy the circuit, configure a time-domain source, compare input and output, and evaluate gain and saturation.
Demonstrate S-parameter simulation of a simple single-frequency matching circuit in ADS, measure input and output impedance, verify conjugate matching to a 50-ohm load, and discuss loss and high-Q assumptions.
Simulate a real inductor in ads to extract q and series resistance, observe impedance across frequency, and explore parasitic capacitance and self-resonance effects.
Explore s-parameter simulations in ADS for an ideal amplifier, configure input and output impedance matching, and measure gain, S11, and isolation in the 0.1 GHz range.
Master harmonic balance simulations in ADS to achieve maximum power transfer with a 50 ohm source using a designed matching circuit. Validate input and output impedance with a matching network.
Learn impedance matching with the smith chart tool in ADS, set source and load to 50 ohms, and design with series elements and the transmission line library.
Learn to create a spiral inductor in ADS, select a PDK inductor, adjust turns, radius, and metal layers, and run EM simulations to analyze inductance, resistance, Q, and self-resonance.
Learn to simulate spiral inductors in ADS via a test bench, import models, and optimize turns, spacing, and metal layers to improve inductance and Q.
Please make sure you take RAHRF101 and RAHRF201 or go through the curriculum of the courses and make sure you have a complete knowledge of the topics prior to taking this course.
Become an ADS expert and start your path on becoming an RFIC expert by taking the Advanced Design System online course. In the ADS online course, within four weeks by downloading the free one month ads software and using the examples and pdks provided in this course you would be able to practice practical RFIC simulations and master skills needed for becoming and RF Design Engineer. Using this ADS tutorial you will become an expert and be able to start analyzing designs. Although RAHRF101 is a pre-requisite and we recommend students enrolling in RAHRF101 and RAHRF201 prior to taking the RAHRF209-L, if students have the prior knowledge or experience needed they would be able to enroll in this course.
Course Restriction
Unfortunately due to software licensing policies and the contract with Keysight, for ADS specific courses students from specific countries are not allowed to take this course.
Curriculum For This Course
Getting Started With ADS
4.1.1.1. How to start new workspace in ADS Environment.
4.1.1.2. How to add course file to your workspace.
4.1.1.3. Process design Kit (PDK) of CMOS 180nm
SIMULATION19/19
4.2.1.1. Simulations using ADS : DC Simulations
4.2.1.2. Simulations using ADS : Transistor DC simulation
4.2.2.2. Simulations using ADS:AC Simulation Of RLC circuit
4.2.2.3. Simulations using ADS :AC Simulation of Transistor
4.2.2.4. Simulations using ADS :Transistor fT using AC simulation
4.2.3.1. Simulation using ADS :Transient simulation
4.2.3.2. Simulations using ADS :Transient Simulation for given Transistor
4.2.4.1.Simulations using ADS :S-Parameter Simulation
4.2.4.2.Simulation using ADS : S-Parameter Simulation(Matched circuit)
4.2.4.3.Simulation using ADS : S-Parameter Simulation and obtain Nfmin,Max-Gain and Stability for an amplifier.
4.2.4.4. Simulations using ADS: Real Inductor
4.2.5.1.Simulations using ADS :How to make symbol?
4.2.5.2. Simulations using ADS : S-Parameter for Amplifier
4.2.6.1. Simulations using ADS : Harmonic Balance Simulation
4.2.6.2. Simulations using ADS : Harmonic Balance Simulation maximum power
4.2.6.3. Simulations using ADS : Harmonic Balance Simulation by introducing Power source
4.2.6.4.Simulations using ADS : Harmonic Balance Simulation by introducing Power with Matching circuit
4.2.7.1.Simulations using ADS :LNA simulation -S-parameter and power
4.2.7.2.Simulations using ADS :LNA simulation and XDB simulation
MATCHING USING ADS2/2
4.3.1.2. Matching using ADS: Impedance Matching of Wideband
4.3.1.3. Impedance Matching using ADS :Smith Chart tool
ADS OPTIMIZER1/1
4.4.1.1. ADS Optimizer:Simple optimization for DC simulation