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Sonnet User's Guide - Sonnet Software

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Chapter 14 Circuit Subdivision<br />

The meander line on the left is split in such a way that <strong>Sonnet</strong> provides an accurate<br />

answer since the bends on the top are far enough away from the bends on the bottom<br />

that coupling between them is negligible. The example on the right provides<br />

an inaccurate result because the coupling between two close transmission lines is<br />

eliminated by the subdivision.<br />

Good<br />

Bad<br />

The circuit shown below has coupled transmission lines on two different layers.<br />

Once again, it is correct to place a subdivision line perpendicular to the transmissions<br />

lines, but not parallel to them. Subdivision is valid for multi-layer structures<br />

as long as the coupling across the subdivider is negligible.<br />

Good<br />

Bad<br />

In the double stub circuit shown on the left, the subdivision lines split the polygon<br />

perpendicular to the direction of current flow and far from any discontinuities. The<br />

circuit on the right however, shows the subdivision line splitting the bases of the<br />

two stubs which may be coupled.<br />

Good<br />

Bad<br />

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