ADS Momentum Error "Singular Matrix found at Row 4"
when i ran momentum for a lange coupler , it gave an error:
singular matrix at row 4
i have no idea about it, what should i do?
also it gave an warning:
could not create the dataset since no citi files could be found.
thanks.
I sometimes get the 'singular matrix' error in Falstad's simulator. It is a vague message which might have any number of causes. In a real circuit it would not necessarily prevent operation.
I've found I must try numerous tricks to get around this error.
* Avoid placing two capacitors in series. Install a resistor in series with one of the caps.
* Some simulators require at least one ground in a circuit. Make sure all voltage sources have a path to ground.
* Apply a sensible voltage to transistor/ mosfet gates. Example, the simulator may be unhappy if you bias a PNP at a greater voltage than the supply V.
* Make sure you did not connect outputs of multiple digital devices together.
* Make sure you did not mistakenly connect a wire end at the middle of a wire.
* Sometimes it helps to install a high-ohm resistor in any spot which might hang up the simulator.
Thanks, BradtheRad.
I have solved this problem by
1) for permittivity of substrate layers in "create/modified substrate", modified "loss tangent" from zero to nonzero.
2) for layout layers mapped as via, choose model "2D Distributed" instead of "3D Distribute".
3) some slight changes i forgot
and i am nor sure which step make it work.