Analyzing EM Performance of RF PCB Components

When to Use

• Extracting S-parameters from any RF PCB component (catalog or custom pcbComponent)
• Comparing MoM vs FEM solvers or selecting the right solver for a structure
• Using interpolating sweeps or frequencySweep objects for faster multi-frequency analysis
• Controlling mesh density for accuracy vs speed tradeoffs
• Visualizing E/H fields, surface currents, or charge distributions
• Using behavioral (analytic) S-parameter models for fast estimates or optimization

When NOT to Use

• Building or assembling custom PCB structures — use matlab-assemble-pcb-layout
• Designing standard transmission lines or catalog objects — use matlab-design-pcb-txline
• Defining dielectric or metal materials — use matlab-manage-pcb-material
• Cascading or connecting multiple components into circuits — use matlab-integrate-pcb-circuit
• Importing PCB layouts from Gerber, ODB++, or Allegro — use matlab-read-pcb-layout