MCurve (Microstrip Curve Component)

Symbol

Parameters

Name	Description	Unit	Default
Subst	Microstrip substrate name	None	MSub1
F	Design frequency	GHz	1
Zo	Desired characteristic impedance	Ohm	50
Angle	Angle of curve	None	90
Radius	Radius of curvature (set to zero if Lelec specified)	mil	100
Lelec	Curve length in wavelengths (set to zero if Radius specified)	None	0
CurveType	Type of curve	None	Transmission Line
Nmode	Number of modes (for Waveguide Model)	None	2

Notes

1. MBend designs a microstrip bend given the substrate, desired characteristic impedance, and bend properties. The design realizes the native MCURVE and MCURVE2 components.
2. Since the design uses the models inherent to ADS to compute the line width, there is no need for a dedicated Simulation Assistant, Optimization Assistant, or Display Assistant.
3. Either Lelec or Radius must be zero for proper operation.
4. BendType can be Transmission Line Model (MCURVE) or Magnetic Wall Waveguide Model (MCURVE2). The parameter Nmode is used only for MCURVE2. Refer to the to the discussion of these components in the Microstrip Components documentation for a more detailed description.
5. A SmartComponent subnetwork is empty until the Design Assistant is used to generate the design. Refer to Design Assistant.