S-parameters simulation in ADS problem

I am simulating a circuit that includes a symbol created in the layout (EM frequency plan 50MHz-350MHz) and lumped components.

In the circuit S-parameter setup: frequency range is
50 MHz to 300MHz. Type of simulation - Linear.

However instead of assigned setup the ADS is performing an adaptive simulation in the range of 0MHz to 10GHz. See below...

What can be wrong?

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ADS Job Status messages:

S-parameter simulation started
...initializing
...extracting layout
...expanding thick conductors
...analyzing ports
...reducing mesh
Adaptive frequency sweep started
Simulation frequency [1] = 0 Hz
...loading Green functions
...creating Basis sections
...allocating interaction matrix
...loading interaction matrix
...solving interaction matrix
...calculating S-parameters
Simulation frequency [2] = 10 GHz


etc.................................................

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It seems ADS remembers some old settings....

I solved the problem by using of a Sweep plan

The EM model always uses the frequency settings from the EM model, and does not care about the schematic block frequency settings.

volker@muehlhaus said:

The EM model always uses the frequency settings from the EM model, and does not care about the schematic block frequency settings.

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Thank you Volker, I understand.
I found that Sweep-plan also helps: It is not necessary go to emModel.


Question: Can you please explain how can I make VIAs visible in Symbol (created from the Layout) and in Circuit?

Gigan said:

I found that Sweep-plan also helps: It is not necessary go to emModel.

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I don't know how you tested that, but from my understanding of ADS software architecture this can NOT work. The Sweep plan is just a different way of defining the schematic frequencies, and has no effect on emModel settings. The emModel settings including frequency range are defined in emStateFile.xml

But based on your post, I did a quick test. Result: same behaviour with sweep plan. emModel does not "see" what frequency you have set at schematic level, and uses the emModel frequency settings.

volker@muehlhaus said:

I don't know how you tested that, but from my understanding of ADS software architecture this can NOT work. The Sweep plan is just a different way of defining the schematic frequencies, and has no effect on emModel settings. The emModel settings including frequency range are defined in emStateFile.xml

But based on your post, I did a quick test. Result: same behaviour with sweep plan. emModel does not "see" what frequency you have set at schematic level, and uses the emModel frequency settings.

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Did you mark "Use Sweep Plan" option in your SP1 set up?
Look (photos) on my results for: 50MHz - 350MHz:
It works!

It seems EMmodel was updated ...

Gigan said:

It seems EMmodel was updated ...

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Ok, good luck with trial & error.