Get Started with ADS and RFPro
For engineers who work in RF or Microwave design
ADS Architecture, Schematics, Data Display
Workspace structure, libraries, schematics, simulation setup and tuning
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0 hr 33 min
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Lab: Workspaces, Filter Design and Tuning
This lab introduces the core structure of ADS workspaces, libraries, and cells, covering basic design capture, schematic tuning, simulation setup, and data display.
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1 hr 30 min
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Libraries, Models and Data
Using PDK libraries, working with cells, symbols, models and data
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0 hr 19 min
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Lab: Implementing PDK and Dataset Simulation
This lab covers adding a Process Design Kit (PDK) reference library to your workspace. You will then build a new filter, create a simulation test bench cell, and learn how to manipulate multiple datasets within the data display.
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1 hr 30 min
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Lab: Filter Design Guide
ADS features built-in Design Guides to accelerate development. Use the Filter Design Guide to define your parameters and automatically synthesize the schematic.
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0 hr 45 min
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Linear Simulation Tools
DC, AC, S-Parameter simulation and Design Guides
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0 hr 44 min
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Lab: DC FET curve tracer template
This step leverages a built-in DC template to run a nested voltage sweep. The resulting IDS bias curves are automatically generated via a built-in data display template.
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1 hr 0 min
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Lab: FET Amplifier Design and Linear Analysis
This lab covers FET amplifier schematic and symbol design, DC/AC simulation with bias annotation, noise and frequency analysis, and advanced parameter sweeps using variable equations.
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2 hr 0 min
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Lab: Optimization and Smith Chart Utility
Perform a 50-ohm match optimization on the FET amplifier to learn how to enable component variables for optimization, set up simulation goals, and run the optimizer engine.
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1 hr 0 min
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Non-Linear Simulation Tools
Harmonic Balance simulation, system components and Equations
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0 hr 24 min
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Lab: RF System and Non-Linear Analysis
This lab walks you through RF system design, single-tone HB simulation, frequency and power sweeps, and amplifier distortion modeling, culminating in the simulation of a real PDK amplifier.
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1 hr 30 min
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Lab: Two-Tone HB and IP3 Simulation
Learn to configure two-tone sources, set up HB simulations, analyze closely spaced tones, and calculate IP3.
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1 hr 0 min
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Introduction to ADS Architecture
Workspaces, Libraries, Technology Files
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0 hr 26 min
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Lab: Intro to ADS Architecture
This lab introduces the ADS OpenAccess architecture—including workspaces, libraries, cells, cell views, and technology files—and demonstrates how to define and store user preferences for libraries or design kits.
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1 hr 30 min
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Lab: Create Custom Layers
You will be able to create custom layout layers using two distinct workflows: modifying existing default layer configurations to leverage pre-built styles, and defining a custom technology framework completely from scratch
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1 hr 0 min
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Layout Basics
Snap Modes, Shapes vs Components, Placement & Editing
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0 hr 40 min
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Lab: Snap Modes, Placement, Editing Booleans
Learn how to draw and modify shapes with precision using built-in ADS editing tools. For maximum efficiency, master the use of snap modes and essential keyboard shortcuts.
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2 hr 30 min
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Interconnect Design
Path/Trace Routing and Editing, Automatic Via Insertion, Edit in Place
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0 hr 28 min
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Lab: Interconnect Design
This lab covers using PDKs and VCLs to route and edit interconnects, implement non-orthogonal routing, and use automated avoidance routing.
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1 hr 30 min
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Lab: Automatic Via Stitching and Plane Design
Execute multilayer routing using automatic via stitching, construct a ground plane with specified clearances, and connect the GND nodes to the capacitors.
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1 hr 0 min
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Layout Low-Noise Amplifier
Extracting Complex Interconnects
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0 hr 18 min
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Lab: Manual Placement from Schematic
Inspect a two-sided RF board and use a PCB Design Kit to place components on both sides of an FR4 substrate.
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1 hr 0 min
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Lab: LNA Layout and Interconnect
This lab demonstrates the RF board design flow. You will automatically place components from the schematic to layout a low-noise amplifier, route interconnects, and clear ground planes.
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2 hr 0 min
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RFPro Introduction
Learn the basics to get started with RFPro
FREE
0 hr 47 min
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Lab: Discovering the RFPro GUI
Learn the basics to get started with RFPro
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0 hr 45 min
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Lab: Low-Pass Filter Design
Learn RFPro basics by setting up a low-pass filter layout, running a Momentum EM simulation, and generating an ADS schematic for Circuit-EM cosimulation.
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2 hr 0 min
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Lab: Optimizing the Low-Pass Filter
You will optimize the vendor components to restore the initial 2 GHz cut-off frequency
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1 hr 30 min
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Working with the RFPro Simulator
Learn the different parts of the RFPro simulator needed to fully utilize the EM simulation
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0 hr 37 min
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Lab: EM Model Extraction of Eval Board
In this lab, you’ll run a User-Defined EM simulation on the ADTR1107 evaluation board by isolating specific nets and setting up virtual pins directly in RFPro
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2 hr 0 min
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Lab: Process Variations of Through Line
In this lab, you’ll use a THROUGH calibration line to analyze manufacturing variations and compare your simulation results with real Analog Devices data.
FREE
1 hr 30 min
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Going In-Depth with RFPro
Working with components and advanced technologies inside of RFPro
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0 hr 48 min
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Lab: Mixed Technology Design in RFPro
This lab introduces Smart Mount, which combines multiple technologies into a single EM simulation for a Circuit-EM co-simulation. We will demonstrate this by combining a matched LNA with a low-pass filter.
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2 hr 0 min
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Lab: Inductance and Current in Spiral Inductors & Bondwires
We will analyze a single spiral inductor and a bondwire transition to determine their overall inductance and investigate their current distributions.
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1 hr 0 min
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Lab: Optimization and Nonlinear Simulation
We will optimize the final design and compare results with the initial version. You will use the optimized values to achieve the desired amplifier performance and investigate its nonlinear behavior.
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1 hr 0 min
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