180 hybrid design using Ansoft Designer

Hi,

I'm designing a 180 degree hybrid using Ansoft Designer 6.1. How to I simulate the circuit? How to use the EM simulator and Optimiser tool in Designer?

Thank you for the help!

I designed a Rat Race Coupler (180 degree hybrid) in Ansoft Designer. Once you figure out the dimensions (width and lamda/4) based on the frequency of operation and dielectric substrate properties, then it's easy. Use edge ports and simulate.

If you use the right dimensions for the rat-race coupler, you will get nice results right away. There is no need to use optimizer tool.

-sv.

If you are not sure of the physical parameters, use Designer's circuit simulation first. Its works like ADS.

Thank you. I did get my circuit working in Ansoft designer circuit simulator but the dimensions don't comply the design specifications. I'm trying to use Optimizer or tuning. I couldn't find any tutorials on using Optimizer or tuning... Could you help me with Optimizing my circuit?

Hi,

I would search for "Optimetrics" in the help pages. There you can find all the information you need for optimizing your circuit.

Joline