RF Design in Xpedition Flow
RF Design in Xpedition Flow
Student Workbook
2016 Mentor Graphics Corporation All rights reserved. This document contains information that is trade secret and proprietary to Mentor Graphics Corporation or its licensors and is subject to license terms. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, translated, distributed, disclosed or provided to third parties without the prior written consent of Mentor Graphics.
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Part Number: 073435
Table of Contents Module 1: Overview ................................................................................................ 5 Objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Course Overview .................................................................................................................................. 7 xDX Designer RF Capabilities ............................................................................................................. 8 xPCB Layout RF Capabilities .............................................................................................................. 9 xDX Designer Licensing .................................................................................................................... 10 xPCB Layout Licensing ..................................................................................................................... 11 Design Flow Overview ADS.............................................................................................................. 12 RF Flow With AWR Microwave Office ............................................................................................ 13 Custom RF Part Creation — (DXF Import) ....................................................................................... 14 Custom RF Part Creation (DXF Import) (Cont.) ............................................................................... 15 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Module 2: Libraries............................................................................................... 17 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 18 xDX Designer Symbol Library .......................................................................................................... 19 RF Parametric Parts ............................................................................................................................ 20 xPCB Layout Library Elements File .................................................................................................. 21 xPCB Layout Padstack ....................................................................................................................... 22 Custom RF Metal Parts ...................................................................................................................... 23 Turning a Custom Shape into a Schematic Symbol ........................................................................... 24 RF Schematic Symbol Limitations .................................................................................................... 25 ADS Simulation Models .................................................................................................................... 26
Module 3: xDX Designer RF ................................................................................ 27 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 28
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Table of Contents DxD RF Commands ........................................................................................................................... 29 RF Connect ......................................................................................................................................... 30 RF Groups .......................................................................................................................................... 31 RF Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 32 Additional xDX RF Commands ......................................................................................................... 33 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Module 4: xPCB Layout – RF Parts .................................................................... 35 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 36 RF Toolkit .......................................................................................................................................... 37 Place RF Groups ................................................................................................................................. 38 Place RF Groups (Cont.) .................................................................................................................... 39 Group Reference Point ....................................................................................................................... 40 Place RF Components End to End ..................................................................................................... 41 Component Placement Tips ............................................................................................................... 42 Group Clearance ................................................................................................................................. 43 Shape Clearance Rules ....................................................................................................................... 44 Entry Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 45 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 46
Module 5: xPCB Layout – RF Meanders and Shapes ....................................... 47 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 48 Meander Lines .................................................................................................................................... 49 Meander Lines (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 50 Meander Lines (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 51 Meander Lines (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 52 Meander Keyboard Functionality....................................................................................................... 53 RF Design in Xpedition Flow
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Table of Contents Meander Lines Clearances ................................................................................................................. 54 Via Stitching / Place Via .................................................................................................................... 55 Via Stitching ....................................................................................................................................... 56 Stitch Contour .................................................................................................................................... 57 Via Stitching ....................................................................................................................................... 58 Via Stitching Algorithm ..................................................................................................................... 59 Via Stitching Algorithm (Cont.)......................................................................................................... 60 Via Stitching Algorithm (Cont.)......................................................................................................... 61 Via Stitching ....................................................................................................................................... 62 Custom RF Shapes ............................................................................................................................. 63 Custom RF Shape Nodes.................................................................................................................... 64 Shape Node Connectivity ................................................................................................................... 65 Create Custom RF Shapes .................................................................................................................. 66 Custom RF Shape Symbols ................................................................................................................ 67 Custom RF Shapes Modifications ...................................................................................................... 68 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Module 6: Keysight ADS Integration .................................................................. 71 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 72 ADS Integration — EE Flow ............................................................................................................. 73 ADS RF Flow — Initiate Connection ................................................................................................ 74 Connection Running — Schematic ADS Export to xDX Designer ................................................... 75 Connection Running — Schematic ADS?xDX (Cont.) ..................................................................... 76 Connection Running — Layout ?ADS Circuit Level ........................................................................ 77 Connection Running — Layout?ADS Tuning ................................................................................... 78 Connection Running — Layout?ADS Layout ................................................................................... 79
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Table of Contents Connection Running — Layout?ADS Layout Cutting out What Matters ......................................... 80 Connection Running — ADS Custom Shape ? xPCB Layout ........................................................... 81 ADS Integration Licensing................................................................................................................. 82 Demo / Lab Exercise .......................................................................................................................... 83
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Student Workbook
2016 Mentor Graphics Corporation All rights reserved. This document contains information that is trade secret and proprietary to Mentor Graphics Corporation or its licensors and is subject to license terms. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, translated, distributed, disclosed or provided to third parties without the prior written consent of Mentor Graphics.
This document is for information and instruction purposes. Mentor Graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication without prior notice, and the reader should, in all cases, consult Mentor Graphics to determine whether any changes have been made. The terms and conditions governing the sale and licensing of Mentor Graphics products are set forth in written agreements between Mentor Graphics and its customers. No representation or other affirmation of fact contained in this publication shall be deemed to be a warranty or give rise to any liability of Mentor Graphics whatsoever. MENTOR GRAPHICS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MENTOR GRAPHICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PUBLICATION OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF MENTOR GRAPHICS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. U.S. GOVERNMENT LICENSE RIGHTS: The software and documentation were developed entirely at private expense and are commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation within the meaning of the applicable acquisition regulations. Accordingly, pursuant to FAR 48 CFR 12.212 and DFARS 48 CFR 227.7202, use, duplication and disclosure by or for the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government subcontractor is subject solely to the terms and conditions set forth in the license agreement provided with the software, except for provisions which are contrary to applicable mandatory federal laws. TRADEMARKS: The trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") used herein are the property of Mentor Graphics Corporation or other parties. No one is permitted to use these Marks without the prior written consent of Mentor Graphics or the owner of the Mark, as applicable. The use herein of a third- party Mark is not an attempt to indicate Mentor Graphics as a source of a product, but is intended to indicate a product from, or associated with, a particular third party. A current list of Mentor Graphics’ trademarks may be viewed at: www.mentor.com/trademarks. End-User License Agreement: You can print a copy of the End-User License Agreement from: www.mentor.com/eula.
Mentor Graphics Corporation 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777 Telephone: 503.685.7000 Toll-Free Telephone: 800.592.2210 Website: www.mentor.com SupportNet: supportnet.mentor.com/ Send Feedback on Documentation: supportnet.mentor.com/doc_feedback_form
Part Number: 073435
Table of Contents Module 1: Overview ................................................................................................ 5 Objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Course Overview .................................................................................................................................. 7 xDX Designer RF Capabilities ............................................................................................................. 8 xPCB Layout RF Capabilities .............................................................................................................. 9 xDX Designer Licensing .................................................................................................................... 10 xPCB Layout Licensing ..................................................................................................................... 11 Design Flow Overview ADS.............................................................................................................. 12 RF Flow With AWR Microwave Office ............................................................................................ 13 Custom RF Part Creation — (DXF Import) ....................................................................................... 14 Custom RF Part Creation (DXF Import) (Cont.) ............................................................................... 15 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Module 2: Libraries............................................................................................... 17 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 18 xDX Designer Symbol Library .......................................................................................................... 19 RF Parametric Parts ............................................................................................................................ 20 xPCB Layout Library Elements File .................................................................................................. 21 xPCB Layout Padstack ....................................................................................................................... 22 Custom RF Metal Parts ...................................................................................................................... 23 Turning a Custom Shape into a Schematic Symbol ........................................................................... 24 RF Schematic Symbol Limitations .................................................................................................... 25 ADS Simulation Models .................................................................................................................... 26
Module 3: xDX Designer RF ................................................................................ 27 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 28
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Table of Contents DxD RF Commands ........................................................................................................................... 29 RF Connect ......................................................................................................................................... 30 RF Groups .......................................................................................................................................... 31 RF Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 32 Additional xDX RF Commands ......................................................................................................... 33 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Module 4: xPCB Layout – RF Parts .................................................................... 35 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 36 RF Toolkit .......................................................................................................................................... 37 Place RF Groups ................................................................................................................................. 38 Place RF Groups (Cont.) .................................................................................................................... 39 Group Reference Point ....................................................................................................................... 40 Place RF Components End to End ..................................................................................................... 41 Component Placement Tips ............................................................................................................... 42 Group Clearance ................................................................................................................................. 43 Shape Clearance Rules ....................................................................................................................... 44 Entry Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 45 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 46
Module 5: xPCB Layout – RF Meanders and Shapes ....................................... 47 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 48 Meander Lines .................................................................................................................................... 49 Meander Lines (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 50 Meander Lines (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 51 Meander Lines (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 52 Meander Keyboard Functionality....................................................................................................... 53 RF Design in Xpedition Flow
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Table of Contents Meander Lines Clearances ................................................................................................................. 54 Via Stitching / Place Via .................................................................................................................... 55 Via Stitching ....................................................................................................................................... 56 Stitch Contour .................................................................................................................................... 57 Via Stitching ....................................................................................................................................... 58 Via Stitching Algorithm ..................................................................................................................... 59 Via Stitching Algorithm (Cont.)......................................................................................................... 60 Via Stitching Algorithm (Cont.)......................................................................................................... 61 Via Stitching ....................................................................................................................................... 62 Custom RF Shapes ............................................................................................................................. 63 Custom RF Shape Nodes.................................................................................................................... 64 Shape Node Connectivity ................................................................................................................... 65 Create Custom RF Shapes .................................................................................................................. 66 Custom RF Shape Symbols ................................................................................................................ 67 Custom RF Shapes Modifications ...................................................................................................... 68 Lab Exercise ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Module 6: Keysight ADS Integration .................................................................. 71 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 72 ADS Integration — EE Flow ............................................................................................................. 73 ADS RF Flow — Initiate Connection ................................................................................................ 74 Connection Running — Schematic ADS Export to xDX Designer ................................................... 75 Connection Running — Schematic ADS?xDX (Cont.) ..................................................................... 76 Connection Running — Layout ?ADS Circuit Level ........................................................................ 77 Connection Running — Layout?ADS Tuning ................................................................................... 78 Connection Running — Layout?ADS Layout ................................................................................... 79
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Table of Contents Connection Running — Layout?ADS Layout Cutting out What Matters ......................................... 80 Connection Running — ADS Custom Shape ? xPCB Layout ........................................................... 81 ADS Integration Licensing................................................................................................................. 82 Demo / Lab Exercise .......................................................................................................................... 83
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