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Modeling Using the Graphical User Interface<br />

MODEL NAVIGATOR<br />

1 From the Space dimension list, select 3D.<br />

2 Select the application mode <strong>RF</strong> Module>Electromagnetic Waves.<br />

3 Click OK to close the Model Navigator.<br />

GEOMETRY MODELING<br />

The major part of the geometry is imported using the ECAD Import tool, which<br />

automatically reads a PCB layout and extrude the layers to a 3D geometry.<br />

1 Click the Block button on the Draw toolbar.<br />

2 In the Block dialog box specify the dimensions according to the following table:<br />

PROPERTY VALUE<br />

Length (X, Y, Z) (0.1, 0.04, 0.01)<br />

Axis base point (x, y, z) (-0.005, -0.015, -0.005)<br />

3 From the File menu, choose Import>ECAD Import.<br />

4 In the dialog box that appears, browse to the file called microwave_filter.xml.<br />

It is located in the same folder as specified in the Model Library Path on page 171.<br />

This path originates from the folder models under the COMSOL Multiphysics<br />

installation folder.<br />

5 Click Import when you have selected the file.<br />

172 | CHAPTER 3: <strong>RF</strong> AND MICROWAVE MODELS

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