MStep (Microstrip Step Component)

Symbol

Parameters

Name	Description	Unit	Default
Subst	Microstrip substrate name	None	MSub1
F	Design frequency	GHz	1
Z1	Characteristic impedance of port 1	Ohm	50
Z2	Characteristic impedance of port 2	Ohm	25

Notes

1. MStep designs a microstrip step given the substrate and desired characteristic impedances.
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. Refer to the discussion of the MSTEP component in the Microstrip Components documentation for a detailed description of this component.
4. A SmartComponent subnetwork is empty until the Design Assistant is used to generate the design. Refer to Design Assistant.