MLine (Microstrip Line)

Symbol

Parameters

Name	Description	Unit	Default
Subst	Microstrip substrate name	None	MSub1
F	Design frequency	GHz	1
Zo	Desired characteristic impedance	Ohm	50
Lphys	Physical line length; set to zero if Lelec specified	mil	0
Lelec	Line length in wavelengths; set to zero if Lphys specified	None	0.25

Notes

1. MLine designs a microstrip line given the substrate, desired characteristic impedance, and physical or electrical length.
2. Since the design uses the models inherent to ADS to compute the line width and length, there is no need for a dedicated Simulation Assistant, Optimization Assistant, or Display Assistant.
3. For proper operation, either Lphys or Lelec must be zero.
4. Refer to the discussion of the MLIN component in the Microstrip Components documentation for a more detailed description of the model used for this component.
5. A SmartComponent subnetwork is empty until the Design Assistant is used to generate the design. Refer to Design Assistant.