ACES Symposium 2014
About ACES Conference
The Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society (ACES) Symposium provides an open setting for technical presentations, software demonstrations, vendor booths, short courses, and hands-on workshops for users of computational techniques applied to electromagnetic (EM) field problems at all frequency ranges.
The 2014 symposium will take place 23-27 March in Jacksonville, Florida. For more details on the Symposium, visit the ACES Conference website.
We invite and encourage you to submit a paper that shares your ideas, techniques, and tips employing the Sonnet Suites High Frequency 3D planar electromagnetic (EM) simulator. For more detials on paper submission, please see the call for papers document.
ACES Sonnet Session Papers from 2012
The following papers were presented at the 2012 Sonnet Session at ACES in Columbus, OH.
Design Optimization of Sonnet-Simulated Structures Using Space Mapping and Kriging
Slawomir Koziel (Reykjavik University)
High Power Amplifier Design with RF-MEMS Output Switch using Sonnet
Koh Minghao and Grant A. Ellis
Design of A Low Power CMOS Differential Low Noise Amplifier by Using Die-Level EM analysis
Huseyin S. Savci (Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University), Numan S. Dogan (North Carolina A&T State University), Zhijan Xie (North Carolina A&T State University), and Ercument Arvas (Syracuse University)
Visualizing Time-Domain Distributed Electromagnetic Fields Using Sonnet
Peter H. Aaen, Lei Zhang, Gayle Collins, Dan Lamey, John Wood, (Freescale Semiconductor Inc.) and Serhend Arvas (Sonnet Software).
Folded Marchand Balun Design and Validation Using Sonnet
Claudio M. Montiel (Texas A&M University)
Integrated Antenna Design for Passive X-band RFID Transponder
Praharshin M. Senadeera, Huseyin Savci (Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University), Zhijian Xie, and Numan S. Dogan (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University)
Sonnet EM Simulation of High Power Transformers for RF Power Amplifiers
Hashim R. Khan , Faiza Zafar , Abdul R. Qureshi (NED University of Engineering & Technology), and Qamar-ul Wahab (IFM, Linköping University)
Computationally Efficient Surrogate Modeling Applied to Transmission Lines
Peter. H. Aaen and Lei Zhang (Freescale Semiconductor Inc.)
Physical Modeling of a Parasitic Net Area Check (NAC) Tie-Down Diode for De-embedding
Jamin McCue, Sleiman Bou-Sleiman, Len Orlando, Aji Mattamana, Tony Quach, Gregory Creech, and Waleed Khalil (The Ohio State University and Air Force Research Laboratory)
Optimization of a Microstrip Matching Circuit at Two Frequencies Using Taguchi's Method
Kevin Kuo, Jingbo Han, and Veysel Demir
(Northern Illinois University)
Passive RF components design for an academic radar using Sonnet
Michael D. Enders (Syracuse University)
Ultrawideband Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna for Road Surface Scanner Based on Inverse Scattering
Tarik Namas and Moamer Hasanovic (International University of Sarajevo)
Analysis of a non-symmetrical, tunable microstrip patch antenna at 60 GHz
Benjamin D. Horwath and Talal Al-Attar
(Santa Clara University)
EM Analysis of Rotary Travelling Wave Oscillator Topology
Marvin Aidoo, Jonathan Matson ,Huseyin Savci, Zhijian Xie, and Numan S. Dogan (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University)
Feed Network for a 1x8 Antenna Array
M. Abdallah, E. Caspers, B. Souid, and S. Arvas (Syracuse University)
1X8 Quasi-Yagi Antenna Array
E. Caspers , M. Abdallah, B. Souid, and S. Arvas (Syracuse University)
U-Shaped Microstrip Patch Antenna
Neşem Keskin, Umut Saka and Taha İmeci (Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University)
High Gain Reverse E-Shape Patch Antenna
Caner Acar, Mert Kulaç, and Taha İmeci (Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University)
50 dB Hybrid Stripline Coupler
Elif Yüksel and Ş.Taha İmeci (Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University)
Dual-Resonance Microstrip Patch Antenna
Mehmet Sefa DEMİRTAŞ, Ş. Taha İMECİ and Lokman Kuzu (Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University and Turksat A.S.)
3 dB Stripline Offset Coupler
Sefa DEMİRTAŞ, Halil İbrahim ÜVET, Abdulkadir MUTLU, Serhan Cem CİVAN
and Ş. Taha İMECİ (Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University)
3 dB Hybrid Coupler
Kadir Cihan Dalar , Melike Yıldırım1, Mehmet Ali Aydın and Ş. Taha İmeci
(Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University)
E-Shaped High Gain Microstrip Patch Antenna
Neşem Keskin, Simge Kandemir, Hakan Hızarcıoğlu and Taha İmeci (Haliç University and İstanbul Commerce University)
ACES Sonnet Session Papers from 2011
The following papers were presented at the 2011 Sonnet Session at ACES in Williamsburg, VA.
Sonnet EM Simulation of Printed Baluns Using PCB Data Extraction
Author: Claudio M. Montiel (Texas A&M)
Simulation and Design of a Tunable Patch Antenna
Benjamin D. Horwarth and Talal Al-Attar (Santa Clara University)
Design of a Multi-Spiral Solenoidal Inductor for Inductive Power Transfer in Biomedical Applications
Ashraf B. Islam and Syed K. Islam (University of Tennessee)
Derivative-Free Design Optimization of Sonnet-Simulated Structures Using Shape-Preserving Response Prediction and Space Mapping
Slawomir Koziel
(Reykjavik University)
Tuning Space Mapping for Microwave Design Optimization
Slawomir Koziel
(Reykjavik University), John W. Bandler and Qingsha S. Cheng (McMaster University)
RFIC Test Board Design and Modeling using Sonnet
Koh Minghao, Regina Gani and Grant Ellis (Universiti Teknologi Petronas)
Sonnet in RF Power Amplifier Design
Abdullah Eroglu (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne)
Sonnet Modeling and Simulation of Broadband Branchline Coupler
Abdulkadir Yilmaz, Emine Rumeysa Cetiner, and Moamer Hasanovic (International University of Sarajevo)
Sonnet Modeling and Simulation of Wilkinson Power Divider with OhmegaPly Resistor
Velid Kasapovic, Samir Prcanovic and Moamer Hasanovic (International University of Sarajevo)
Sonnet in Directional Coupler Design
Abdullah Eroglu (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne)
Driving Sonnet through a Python-based Interface
Daniel Becerra-Pérez and José E. Rayas-Sánchez (Instituto Tecnológico y
de Estudios Superiores de Occidente)
Design of a V-band Phase Shifter Using SP4T RF-MEMS Switches with Sonnet
Songbin Gong(University of Pensylvania) and N Scott Barker
(University of Virginia)
3 dB Meander Line Coupler
Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University), İsmail Şişman (Haliç University), S. Taha Hazar (Haliç University) and Erdem Demircioğlu (Türksat Satellite Communication and Cable TV)
3dB Offset Wideband Coupler
İsmail Şişman (Haliç University) and Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University)
6dB Hybrid Stripline Coupler
Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University) and İsmail Şişman (Haliç University)
4.77 dB Hybrid Stripline Coupler
Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University), İsmail Şişman (Haliç University) and Erdem Demircioğlu (Türksat Satellite Communication and Cable TV)
Dual-Band Patch Antenna at 15 GHz
Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University), Hakan Hızarcıoğlu (Haliç University), and Derya Arıcan (Haliç University)
Wideband Microstrip Patch Antenna at 7 GHz
Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University),
Derya Arıcan (Haliç University) and Hakan Hızarcıoğlu (Haliç University)
Dual-Resonance Microstrip Patch Antenna
Nesem Keskin (Haliç University) and Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University)
Patch Antenna with L-Shaped Radiators
Z. Merve Şencan (Haliç University) and Ş. Taha İmeci (KTO Karatay University)
ACES Sonnet Session Papers from 2010
The following papers were presented at the 2010 Sonnet Session at ACES in Tampere, Finland.
Multi-Fidelity Multi-Grid Design Optimization of Planar Microwave Structures with Sonnet
Author: Slawomir Koziel (Reykjavik University)
Simulating Bondpads Using the Sonnet EM Simulator
Authors: Christian Knochenhauer (Dresden University of Technology), Falk Korndörfer (IHP Microelectronics), Volker Mühlhaus (Dr. Mühlhaus Consulting ), and Frank Ellinger (Dresden University of Technology)
Modeling of CPW based passive networks using Sonnet for Non-linear MMIC circuit design using AlGaN/GaN HEMT technology
Authors: Valiallah Zomorrodian, U.K. Mishra, Robert A. York
(University of California, Santa Barbara)
Multi-Section Wilkinson Power Splitter with Tuned Quarter-Wave Transformers to Compensate for Different Velocities in Even and Odd Mode
Authors: Sandi Ibrahimpašić and Moamer Hasanović
(University of Sarajevo)
Application of the Wheeler Incremental Inductance Rule for Robust Design and Modeling of MMIC Spiral Inductors
Author: Grant A. Ellis (Universiti Teknologi Petronas)
20 dB Hybrid Stripline Coupler
Authors: İmeci Ş.Taha, Bayram K.Sercan, and Zeytinoğlu A.Zafer
(Halic University, İstanbul, Turkey)
Circularly Polarized Microstrip Patch Antenna with Slits
Authors: İmeci Ş. Taha, Kızrak M. Ayyüce and Şişman İsmail
(Halic University, İstanbul, Turkey)
Corners Truncated Microstrip Patch Antenna
Authors: Taha İmeci , Anıl Saral
(Halic University, İstanbul, Turkey)
Nonlinear/electromagnetic co-design of microwave transceivers including integrated antennas
Authors: Vittorio Rizzoli, Alessandra Costanzo, Alessandro Lipparini and Francesco Donzelli
(University of Bologna, ITALY)
Microstrip Inductor Design and Implementation
Author: Abdullah Eroglu (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne)
Triple Band Bandpass Filter Design and Implementation Using SIRs
Authors: Abdullah Eroglu (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne), Robert Smith (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne and Raytheon)
Simulation and Layout of On-Chip Microstrip Patch Antenna in Standard CMOS Technology
Author: Talal Al-Attar (Santa Clara University)
The Use of Offset Coupled Microstrip Combline Filters for IF Filters Requiring High Selectivity
Authors: Bülent Alıcıoğlu (Microwave Components Design Div.), Nevzat Yıldırım (Middle East Technical University, Ankara TURKEY), and Gökhan Boyacıoğlu (Microwave Components Design Div.)