RFIC Layout Analysis Using Sonnet EM with ... - Sonnet Software

Run analysis to generateS-parameters and L/QplotsAfter setting up the simulation model, a typicalthick metal circular spiral inductor might look like:Analysis SetupTo set up analysis, use Analysis > Setup fromthe Sonnet xgeom menu. In most cases, anAdaptive Band Synthesis (ABS) sweep over awide frequency range will be the best choice, e.g.0.1 – 15GHz. This typically takes five or six EMsimulated frequency points to generate fine dataoutput at approximately 300 frequency points inthe desired range 0.1-15GHz.Please don’t forget to enable the advanced solversetting “Q factor accuracy” to ensure that ABSresults are visually identical to a discretefrequency analysis for Q-factor values. (RequiresSonnet Version 10 or later)9