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Modeling a transmission line using the mclin element

I am trying to model a transmission line with the mclin/nclin elelment from the rftline lib. I first created the stackup and then reference the stackup element in the mclin instantiation. My understanding is the tool creates a RLGC matrix for the stackup on a per length basis, and one needs to specify the length of the transmission line in the mclin properties. When the xmission line is say 2 inches long, how should I go about it? The obvious choice of just using one element with length = 2 inches, results in an unexpected change of impedance. Is it better to then break it down into say 0.5 inch elements (length=0.5 inch) and then cascade four of them or should they be broken down into further small elements (say 10 elements -.2 inches long) ? Please advise.

Andrew Beckett over 5 years ago

It's intended to be the entire length that you specify and it should not be necessary to break it into lumped chunks. If there's a problem with the accuracy, you should contact customer support (first make sure you are using a current simulator version - not sure what you're using right now?)

Andrew
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