List of Topics Introduction Theoretical Background Library Structure Coplanar Data Items Coplanar Elements Coplanar Coupled Elements	IMST-Utilities Verifications Examples Installation References
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Introduction

• Coplanar Waveguide (CPW) versus Microstrip
• CPW Design Techniques
• Features of COPLAN at a Glance
• Implemented Numerical Method

Theoretical Background

• Field-Theoretical Simulation
• Broadband Modeling
• Shielding and Discretization
• Finite-Difference Formulation
• Capacitive Model Parameters
• Inductive Model Parameters
• Losses
• Convergence, Stability and Numerical Accuracy
• Simulation Time
• Effect of Shielding

Library Structure

• Overview
• Data Items
• Library Elements
• Cache Management

Coplanar Data Items

• Overview
• Coplanar of Data Items
  • C_SUB (Coplanar Substrate Data Definition)
  • C_LINTYP (Coplanar Linetype Data Definition)
  • C_NL_TYP (Coplanar Coupled Lines Data Definition)
  • C_AIRTYP (Coplanar Bridgetype Data Definition)
  • C_GRID (Coplanar Grid Data Definition)
  • C_PROCES (Process Used for Fabrication)
  • C_TECH (Technological Data Definition for Default Foundry)
  • C_LAYER (Layer Data Definition for Default Foundry)

Coplanar Elements

• Coplanar Transmission Lines
  • C_LIN (Coplanar Transmission Line)
  • C_METVIA (Coplanar Inter Inter-Metal Via)

• Coplanar Discontinuities
  • C_OPEN (Coplanar Open)
  • C_SHORT (Coplanar Short)
  • C_GAP (Coplanar Gap)
  • C_STEP (Coplanar Step)
  • C_TAPER (Coplanar Taper)
  • C_AIR (Coplanar Airbridge)
  • C_BEND (Coplanar Bend)
  • C_TEE (Coplanar Tee Junction)
  • C_CROSS (Coplanar Cross Junction)

• Coplanar Lumped Elements
  • C_IDC (Coplanar Interdigitated Capacitor)
  • C_RIND (Coplanar Rectangular Inductor)
  • C_TFR (Coplanar Thinfilm Resistor)
  • C_MIM (Coplanar Metal-Insulator-Metal Capacitor)
  • C_TFG (Coplanar Thinfilm Resistor to Ground)
  • C_CAPLIN (Coplanar Metal-Insulator-Metal Capacitor to Ground)

Coplanar Coupled Elements

• Overview
• Analysis of Multiple Coupled Coplanar Lines
• Coupled Coplanar Elements
  • C_2COUP ... C_10COUP (2 to 10 Coupled Coplanar Lines)

IMST-Utilities

• C_DEBUG (Coplanar Debugging Tool)

Verification

• C_LIN
• C_OPEN
• C_SHORT
• C_GAP
• C_STEP
• C_BEND
• C_TEE
• C_CROSS
• C_IDC
• C_RIND
• C_TFR
• C_MIM

Examples

• Coplanar Lumped Element Bandpass Filter
• Coplanar Lumped Element 180^O Hybrid Coupler
• Coplanar Traveling Wave Amplifier
• Coplanar Interdigital Coupler

Installation

• CD-ROM Contents
• Installation Procedure for Linux
• Installation Procedure for Windows

References