ConvStepResp (Convolution Step Response)

Symbol

Parameters

start = start time for output data, ns
stop = stop time for output data, ns
step = step time for output data, ps
trise = step rise time, ps (10 to 90%)
period = pulse period, in ps
Z0 = impedance of transmit and receive ports
Reference_Line_delay = Reference line time delay. This is the time delay of an ideal transmission line internal to the instrument. It just delays the test signal coming out of the Src port
magnitude = step amplitude at transmit port

Notes

1. A template using this item can be accessed by selecting Insert > Template > ConvStepT from the Schematic window.
2. ConvStepResp emulates an instrument for measuring the reflection and transmission of a network. The test signal is a step waveform, whose characteristics you specify. There is one source port, and five receive ports. The source port is also used to measure the reflected signal. The simulation is carried out in the time domain, and if distributed elements are present in the network being simulated, the convolution simulator will be used. The example, RF_Board/TDRcrosstalk_prj shows this component applied.
3. This is a simulation component. No other simulation or control components are needed.