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S-parameter puzzle
Jul 27th, 2007, 2:35am
 
Hi folks,
           I have a transformer 4 port s-parameter data set. I also have the lumped element model from the manufacturer. I did a sim with s-paramters . In this case none of the 2 primary terminals was grounded. Just a port (cadence component) was connected to primary side. A load was inserted bw two Secondary terminals.
            In the 2nd sim I just grounded one terminal of the primary (and that of source port). Secondary side remained the same. In both cases I see different S11. But this problem does not show up if I use model of the transformer instead of the measured s-parameters. We have very carefully measured the s-parameters. I am trying to explain it. Any words of wisdom?? Smiley
           Thanks alot
            Shaf
           
           
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Re: S-parameter puzzle
Reply #1 - Jul 27th, 2007, 4:35am
 
Hi.

(1) Balanced Drive
NPORT1 (1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0) nport thermalnoise=yes
PORT1 (1 2) port r=50 num=1 type=dc
R0 (3 4) resistor r=1K

(2) Unbalanced Drive
NPORT1 (1 0 0 0 3 0 4 0) nport thermalnoise=yes
PORT1 (1 0) port r=50 num=1 type=dc
R0 (3 4) resistor r=1K

Your s-parameters are measured with unbalanced,
so results of S11 from aboves are different.
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