Contents
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Sonnet Help
Using Sonnet
Introduction to Sonnet
Sonnet Overview
What are Sonnet's Capabilities?
Translating Circuits
Interfaces
AWR Microwave Office Interface
AWR Microwave Office Interface Overview
Cadence Virtuoso Interface
Getting Started with Sonnet's Cadence Virtuoso Interface
Sonnet - Create Sonnet em View
Sonnet - Delete Sonnet em View
Sonnet - Open Interface Application
Sonnet - Convert Tech Process Files
Design Section
Setup Options
Analysis Box
Analysis Box Options dialog box
Frequencies
Frequencies dialog box
Add Frequency Type dialog box
Choosing the DC Point Frequency
Edit Frequency Type dialog box
Models
Touchstone S-Parameter Model Options dialog box
Broadband Spice Model Options dialog box
N-Coupled Line Model Options dialog box
Inductor Model Options dialog box
Spectre S-Parameter Model Options dialog box
Advanced Model Options dialog box
Model Symbol Options dialog box
Ports
Ports dialog box
Edit Port dialog box
Pin Placement in Cadence Virtuoso
Analysis
Analysis Options dialog box
Advanced Subsectioning Options dialog box
Advanced Project Options dialog box
Advanced Translation Options dialog box
Advanced ABS Options dialog box
Summary of Options
Substrate File for Cadence Virtuoso
Substrate File Setup dialog box
Load Substrate File dialog box
Load Technology File dialog box
Edit Mapping Layer dialog box
Material Setup dialog box
Edit Sonnet Material dialog box
Dielectric Setup dialog box
Adding a Substrate File to a Technology Library
Edit Sonnet Dielectric dialog box
Session Menu
Session - Sonnet EMWindow
Session - CIW Window
Session - Save State
Session - Load State
Session - Revert to Defaults
Session - Quit
Setup Menu
Setup - Design
Setup - Directories
Setup - Units
Tools Menu
Tools - Project Viewer/Editor
View 2D
View 3D
Edit
Tools - View Stackup
Tools - Convert Tech Process Files
Convert Assura Process File to Sonnet ".matl" File
Convert Helic Technology File to Sonnet ".matl" File
Convert Keysight Process File to Sonnet ".matl" File
Convert Synopsys Technology File to Sonnet ".matl" File
Convert Sonnet ".son" File to Sonnet ".matl" File
Tools - View Subsections
Tools - Translate Only
Tools - Properties
Tools - Properties - Show Properties
Tools - Properties - Load Properties
Tools - Properties - Delete Properties
Tools - Check Connectivity
Tools - Sync Dates
Tools - Task Bar
Models Menu
Models - Touchstone S-Parameters
Models - Touchstone S-Parameters - Create View
Models - Touchstone S-Parameters - Show View
View Touchstone S-Parameters Model dialog box
Models ⇒ Touchstone S-Parameters ⇒ Delete View
Models ⇒ Touchstone S-Parameters ⇒ Open Data
Models - Spectre S-Parameters
Models ⇒ Spectre S-Parameters ⇒ Create View
Models ⇒ Spectre S-Parameters ⇒ Show View
View Spectre S-Parameters Model dialog box
Models ⇒ Spectre S-Parameters ⇒ Delete View
Models ⇒ Spectre S-Parameters ⇒ Open Data
Models - Broadband Spice
Models ⇒ Broadband Spice ⇒ Create View
Models ⇒ Broadband Spice ⇒ Show View
View Broadband Spice Model dialog box
Models ⇒ Broadband Spice ⇒ Delete View
Models ⇒ Broadband Spice ⇒ Open Data
Models - N-Coupled Line
Models ⇒ N-Coupled Line ⇒ Create View
Models ⇒ N-Coupled Line ⇒ Show View
View N-Coupled Line Model dialog box
Models ⇒ N-Coupled Line ⇒ Delete View
Models ⇒ N-Coupled Line ⇒ Open Data
Models - Inductor
Models ⇒ Inductor ⇒ Create View
Models ⇒ Inductor ⇒ Show View
View Inductor Model dialog box
Models ⇒ Inductor ⇒ Delete View
Models ⇒ Inductor ⇒ Open Data
Models ⇒ Create All Model Views
Models ⇒ Delete All Model Views
Analysis Menu
Analysis - Estimate Memory
Estimate Memory Results Window
Analysis - Estimate Box Resonances
Analysis - Simulate
Analysis - Simulate and Release
Analysis - Unlock Project
Analysis - Clean Data
Results Menu
Results - View Response
Results - View Currents
Results - Auto Documentation
Results - View Far Field
Results - View Log
Keysights ADS Interface
Stackup Viewer
Translators
DXF Translator
GDSII Translator
Gerber Translator
Netex-G Window
Stackup
Gerber File
View Layer
Layer Name
Layer Type
Layer Details
Reversal
Drills Window
Window dialog box
Gerber Importer Window
Import button
Netex-G Help
ODB++ Translator
ODB++ Import Window
Import Wizard
Import File
Import Structure
Layer Mapping
DXF Layer Mapping
GDSII Layer Mapping
Gerber Layer Mapping
Import Options
Import Advanced Options
Import Via Options
Auto Height Vias
Import Via Array Options
Import Results
Export Wizard
Export Options
Export Layer Mapping (DXF & GDSII Only)
Via Simplification
Introduction
Via Array Simplification
Via Array Criteria
Additional Simplify Via Array Options
Simplify Via Array Options
Minimum Arrays in Via
Maximum Distance to Size Ratio
Maximum Size to Size Ratio
Max Expansion Coefficient
Merge Planar Polygons During Simplification
Number of New Via Metals Created
Simplified Via Array Loss
Bar Via Group Simplification
Sonnet Session Window
Sonnet Session Window Overview
Reconfiguring Sonnet Windows
Session Manager Panel
Sonnet Session Tab Menus
File
File - New Geometry
File - New Netlist
File - Edit Project
File - Recent Files
File - Import
Import - Unpack Project
Import - DXF
Import - GDSII
Import - Gerber
Import - ODB++
File - Browse Examples
File - Analyze
File - Graph Response
File - View Current
File - Plot Far Field Pattern
File - Session
Session - Save Session
Session - Save Session As
Session - Load Session
Session - Append Session
File - Close Session Tab
File - Exit Sonnet
Edit Menu
Edit - Preferences
General
Keyboard
Hints/ Tips
Manage Projects
Pack Project dialog box
Additional Files dialog box
Unpack Project dialog box
Clean Data dialog box
Unlock dialog box
Unmap External Files dialog box
Send to Sonnet dialog box
Admin
Admin - License
Admin - Third Party Interfaces
Admin - Setup
License
Setup
Default License Location
You have a Node-Locked license (purchased or evaluation)
You have a Floating License (purchased or evaluation)
You have a triple redundant server
You have a Firewall
You want a stand alone server
You want a shared Sonnet directory
You want to install a license on Windows but do not have administrator privileges
Setup Sonnet Lite
Host IDs
License ID
Status
Restrict Suite
Threads
Em Server Settings
Jobs
Advanced
Em Server List
Remote Status dialog box
Cluster Computing
3rd Party Interfaces
Info
ADS
Virtuoso
MWO
User Model
Admin - Diagnostics
License Checksum
Trouble Report
Explore Sonnet Install Folder
Explore Sonnet Data Folder
Set Trace Settings
Edit sonnet.ini File
Environment
Command Window
View License File
View FLEXnet Log
Window
Managing Tabs
Toolbars and Panels
Sonnet Task Bar
Managing Toolbars and Panels
Editing a Project
Opening the Project Editor
Project Editor tab - Geometry Editor
Project Editor tab - Stackup Manager
Copy Dielectric
Delete Dielectric
Technology Layers
Project Editor tab - Netlist Editor
Project Editor Keyboard Shortcuts
Working with Polygons
Keyboard Entry of Points and Polygons
Editing Your Geometry
What loss is used when two polygons of different metal types overlap?
How do I move a polygon to a different metal level?
How do I measure objects and/or distances in my circuit?
Project Editor Menus
File Menu
File - New Geometry
File - New Netlist
File - Open
File - Recent Files
File - Import
Import - DXF
Import - GDSII
Import - Gerber
Import - ODB++
File - Edit Technology File
CAD Layer Mapping
File - Browse Examples
File - Save
File - Save As
File - Save As Template
File - Export
Export - Image
Export - Technology File
Export - DXF
Export - GDSII
Export - Gerber(Windows Only)
Export - Legacy Project
File - Revert
File - Manage Project
File - Print
File - Close Project
File - Exit Sonnet
Edit Menu
Edit - Undo
Edit - Redo
Edit - Cut
Edit - Copy
Edit - Copy Image
Edit - Paste
Edit - Delete
Edit - Pointer
Edit - Edit Points
Edit - Clip
Edit - Divide
Edit - Boolean Operations
Boolean Operations - Union
Boolean Operations - Subtract
Boolean Operations - Trim
Boolean Operations - Intersect
Edit - Measure
Edit - Grid Snap
Edit - Ortho
Edit - All Level Select
Edit - All Level Divide
Edit - Preferences
General
New Project
Print
Keyboard
Hints/Tips
View Menu
View - Zoom
View - Zoom In
View - Zoom Out
View - Full View
View - Previous View
View - Pan
View - New Editor View
View - 3D Geometry View
View - View Subsections
View - Up One Level
View - Down One Level
View - Hide/Show Objects
View - Metal View
View - Options
General
Select Filter
Visibility
Levels
Snap/Ortho
Aspect Ratio
View - Redraw
View - Rotate (3D View)
View - Scrub Zoom (3D View)
View - Default View (3D View)
View - Top View (3D View)
View - Front View (3D View)
View - Side View (3D View)
View - Bottom View (3D View)
View - Project Editor View (3D View)
View - New 3D View (3D View)
View - Hide One Level Up (3D View)
View - Hide One Level Down (3D View)
View - Hide/Show Objects (3D View)
View - Effects (3D View)
View - Options (3D View)
Insert Menu
Insert - Draw Rectangle
Insert - Draw Polygon
Insert - Metal
Metal - Draw Metal Rectangle
Metal - Draw Metal Polygon
Metal - Metal Rectangle
Metal - Parallel Lines
Metal - Circle/Ellipse
Metal - Donut
Metal - Rectangular Spiral
Metal - N Sided Spiral
Metal - Round Spiral
Metal - Meander
Metal - Fan Stub
Metal - Interdigital Cap
Metal - Lange
Insert - Via
Via - Draw Via Rectangle
Via - Draw Via Polygon
Via - Via Rectangle
Via - Circular Via
Via - Edge Via
Via - Up One Level
Via - Down One Level
Via - Down to Ground
Insert - Brick
Brick - Draw Brick Rectangle
Brick - Draw Brick Polygon
Brick - Rectangle
Insert - Port
Insert - Component
Component - Data File
Component - Ideal Component
Component - Ports Only
Component - Sonnet Project
Model Parameters dialog box
Component - User Model
Model Browser dialog box
Component Label
Component Ground Reference
Physical Size
Insert - Dimension Parameter
Dimension Parameter - Anchored
Dimension Parameter - Symmetric
Dimension Parameter - Radial
Insert - Dimension
Insert - Feedline
Insert - Subdivider
Subdivider Orientation dialog box
Insert - Add Modeled Element (Netlist Only)
Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Transmission Line
Transmission Line Physical
Coupled Coils
VC Current Source
VC Voltage Source
CC Current Source
CC Voltage Source
Insert - Add Project Element (Netlist Only)
Insert - Add Data Element (Netlist Only)
Insert – Add User Model Element (Netlist Only)
User Data Component Editor (Netlist Only)
Insert - Add Network Element (Netlist Only)
Insert- New Network (Netlist Only)
Object Menu
Object - Metal Properties
Object - Via Properties
Object - Brick Properties
Object - Edge Via Properties
Object - Port Properties
Delta Gap Port Properties
Co-calibrated Port Properties
Via Port Properties
Box-wall Port Properties
Component Port Properties
Object - Parameter Properties
Move Points the Same Distance
Scale Points in One Direction
Scale Points in x and y
Object - Component Properties
Editing a component and component ports
Object - Local Origin
Object - Move
Object - Flip
Object - Rotate
Object - Resize
Object - Snap to
Object - Center
Object - Modify Point Set
Object - Modify Right Point Set
Object - Modify Left Point Set
Object - Modify Top Point Set
Object - Modify Bottom Point Set
Object- Convert to Via Polygon
Object - Convert to Brick
Object - Convert to Metal
Object - Edit Element (Netlist Only)
Object - Edit Network (Netlist Only)
Object - Edit Subproject (Netlist Only)
Object - Analyze Subproject (Netlist Only)
Object - Graph Subproject (Netlist Only)
Object - View Subproject Current (Netlist Only)
Object - View Subproject Far Field (Netlist Only)
Select Menu
Select - Select All
Select - Select Matching Planar Polygons
Select - Select Matching Via Polygons
Select - Select Matching Brick Polygons
Select - Select Dependents
Select - None
Select - Reselect
Circuit Menu
Circuit - Estimate Memory
Circuit - Estimate Box Resonances
Circuit - Check Connectivity
Circuit - Subdivide Circuit
Circuit - Technology File
Load
Link
Edit
Circuit - Settings
Units
Box
Box Tab
Cell Size Calculator
Interactive Cell Size Calculator
Cell Size Wizard
Set Tolerance
Results
Local Origin
Dielectric Layers
Dielectric Editor
Dielectric Library
Tech Layers
Technology Layer Editor
Polygon Meshing Properties
Auto Create Tech Layers
Tech Layer Mapping dialog box
Metals/Bricks
Planar metals
Planar Metal Editor dialog box
Normal Metal Model
Thick Metal Model
TrueVolume Metal Model
Resistor Metal Model
Rdc/Rrf Metal Model
General Model
Rough Metal Model
Sense Metal Model
Metal Library dialog box
Current Ratio
Via Metals
Via Metal Editor dialog box
Volume Loss Model
Array Loss Model
Surface Loss Model
Brick dielectrics
Brick Editor dialog box
Ports
Variables
Add/Edit Variable dialog box
Interpolation
Tuning
Optimization
EM Options - Geometry
Advanced Options
Configure ABS
Advanced Subsectioning
Em Options - Netlist
Sweeps
Sweep Set
Override Analysis Options dialog box
Frequency Sweeps
Adaptive Sweep (ABS)
Linear Sweep
Exponential Sweep
Frequency List
Single Frequency
DC Frequency
Parameter Sweeps
Linear Parameter Sweep
Exponential Parameter Sweep
Value List Parameter Sweep
Single Value Parameter Sweep
Corner Parameter Sweep
Sensitivity Parameter Sweep
Optimization
Goals
Goal Set
Goal Editor dialog box
Value Supplied Response
Network Supplied Response
File Supplied Response
Results
Output Files
S, Y, Z Parameters
Pi Model
N-Coupled Line Model
Broadband Spice Model
Advanced Broadband Model Options dialog box
Inductor Model
Center Tapped Topology
Untapped Topology
Advanced Inductor Model Extraction Options dialog box
Startup Graphs
Comments
Launch Menu
Window
Window - Toolbars and Panels
Toolbars and Panels - Session
Toolbars and Panels - Stackup Manager
Toolbars and Panels - Readout
Toolbars and Panels - File
Toolbars and Panels - Edit (Geometry Project)
Toolbars and Panels - Edit (Netlist Project)
Toolbars and Panels - View
Toolbars and Panels - Levels
Toolbars and Panels - Circuit
Toolbars and Panels - Modes
Toolbars and Panels - Insert
Toolbars and Panels - Tools (Netlist)
Toolbars and Panels - Edit Tools
Toolbars and Panels - Objects
Toolbars and Panels - Launch
Toolbars and Panels - Tool Button Text
Toolbars and Panels - Lock Toolbars and Panels
Toolbars and Panels - Save Window Layout
Toolbars and Panels - Load Window Layout
Toolbars and Panels - Reset Window Layout
Important Modeling Concepts
The Sonnet Box
Introduction to Loss
What is de-embedding?
Introduction to Sonnet meshing (subsectioning)
Analyzing a Project
Opening the Job Queue tab
Select Server dialog box
Job Queue tab
Job Queue tool bar
Disconnect
Reconnect
Job Queue Menu Commands
File Menu
File - New
File - Add Project
File - Import Project List
File - Export Project List
File - Change Server
File - Server List
File - Exit Sonnet
Edit Menu
Edit - Preferences
General
Keyboard
Hints/Tips
Run Menu
Run - Run
Run - Continue
Run - Pause
Run - Stop
Run - Auto Start
Run - Manual Start
Run - Timed Start
Run - Set Start Time
Manage Project Menu
Launch Menu
Window Menu
Toolbars and Panels
Viewing Results after Analysis
Graph Tab
Opening a Graph Tab
Graph Tab Window
Curves Panel
Terminations Panel
Graph Tab Keyboard Shortcuts
Graph Tab Menu Commands
File Menu
File - New Graph
File - Open
File - Add to Graph
File - Save
File - Save As
File - Save As Template
File - Export Image
File - Print
File - Close Tab
File - Exit Sonnet
Edit Menu
Edit - Copy Image
Edit - Preferences
General
Curve Colors
New Graph
Print
Keyboard
Hints/Tips
View Menu
View - Zoom
View - Zoom In
View - Zoom Out
View - Full View
View - Auto Scale
View - Legend
View - Grid
View - Symbols
View - Markers
View - Redraw
Output Menu
Output - S, Y, Z-Parameter File
Output - Pi Model
PI Model Options
Output - N-Coupled Line Model File
Output - Broadband Model File
Broadband Spice Details dialog box
Broadband Spice Model
Output - Inductor Model File
Output - All Curves to Spreadsheet
Select Parameter dialog box
Graph Menu
Graph - Manage Curves
Curves Section
Measurement Section
Port Parameters
S, Y, Z-Parameters
Input Impedance
VSWR
Transmission Lines
Line Z0
Line Eeff
Basic R,L,C Values
Inductance1
Resistance1
Capacitance1
Q-Factor1
Inductance2
Resistance2
Capacitance2
Pi-Equivalent R,L,C Values
Inductors and Transformers
Inductance1
Resistance1
Q-Factor1
Inductance2
Inductance3
Resistance2
Resistance3
Q-Factor3
CT-LDiff
CT-RDiff
CT_QDiff
UT_LDiff
UT_RDiff
UT_QDiff
L, M, K, R-Transformer
Specialized Equations
Loss Factor
GMax
Difference
Directivity
Group Delay (ns)
Measurement Properties
Select Parameters dialog box
Select Ports dialog box
Graph - Apply Template
Graph - Plot Over
Graph - Options
General
Units
Markers
General
Data
Line
Line Segment
Curve
Note
Delta
Status Bar Options
Terminations
Axis Properties
X-Axis
Left Axis
Right Axis
Graph - User Equations
Graph - User Equation Editor
Graph - Tune
Enable/Disable Parameters
Select Tuned Curves
Graph - New Smith Chart
Graph - New Cartesian Plot
Graph - Refresh
Remove Unused Sources
Launch Menu
Window Menu
Window - Toolbars and Panels
Toolbars and Panels - Session
Toolbars and Panels - Curves
Toolbars and Panels - Terminations
Toolbars and Panels - File
Toolbars and Panels - View
Toolbars and Panels - Launch
Toolbars and Panels - Graph
Current Density Tab
Opening a Current Density Tab
Current Density Tab Window
Current Density Keyboard Shortcuts
Current Density Menu Commands
File Menu
File - Open
File - Recent Files
File - Export
Export Image
Export Data
File - Print
File - Close Project
File - Exit Sonnet
Edit Menu
Edit - Copy Image
Edit - Preferences
General
New View
Print
Keyboard
Hints/Tips
View Menu
View - Zoom
View - Zoom In
View - Zoom Out
View - Full View
View - Previous View
View - New Current View
View - 3D Current View
View - Up One Level
View - Down One Level
View - Subsections
View - Mesh Type
View - Mesh Type - Via
View - GLG Metal
View - Hide/Show Objects
View - Options
View - Redraw
View - Rotate (3D View)
View - Scrub Zoom (3D View)
View - Pan (3D View)
View - Default View (3D View)
View - Top View (3D View)
View - Front View (3D View)
View - Side View (3D View)
View - Bottom View (3D View)
View - Project Editor View (3D View)
View - New 3D Geometry View (3D View)
View - New 3D Current View (3D View)
View - Current View (3D View)
View - Hide One Level Up
View - Hide One Level Down
View - Effects (3D View)
View - Options (3D View)
Plot Menu
Plot - Response
Plot - Parameters
Plot - Ports
Plot - Scale
Animation Menu
Animation - Animate View
Animation - Settings
Animation - Play
Animation - Play Reverse
Animation - Step Backward
Animation - Step Forward
Animation - Go to Start
Animation - Go to End
Animation - Stop
Animation - Continuous Play
Animation - Exit Animation
Launch Menu
Window
Toolbars and Panels
Toolbars and Panels - Session
Toolbars and Panels - Stackup Manager
Toolbars and Panels - Scale
Toolbars and Panels - File
Toolbars and Panels - View
Toolbars and Panels - Animation Controls
Toolbars and Panels - Levels
Toolbars and Panels - Launch
Toolbars and Panels - Tool Button Text
Toolbars and Panels - Lock Toolbars and Panels
Far Field Pattern Tab
Opening a Far Field Pattern Tab
Far Field Pattern Tab Window
Curves Panel
Normalization Panel
Spherical Coordinate System
Far Field Pattern Tab Keyboard Shortcuts
Far Field Pattern Tab Menu Commands
File Menu
File - Open
File - Add to Graph
File - Save
File - Save As
File - Save As Template
File - Export Image
File - Print
File - Close Tab
File - Exit Sonnet
Edit Menu
Edit - Copy Image
Edit - Preferences
General
Curve Colors
New Graph
Print
Keyboard
Hints/Tips
View Menu
View - Zoom
View - Zoom In
View - Zoom Out
View - Full View
View - Auto Scale
View - Legend
View - Grid
View - Symbols
View - Markers
View - Redraw
Output Menu
Graph Menu
Graph - Calculations
Graph - Manage Curves
Curves Section
Measurement Section
Select Parameters dialog box
Select Ports dialog box
Plot Select
Graph - Apply Template
Graph - Plot Over
Graph - Graph Options
General
Units
Markers
General
Data
Line
Line Segment
Curve
Note
Delta
Status Bar Options
Normalization
Axis Properties
X-Axis
Left Axis
Right Axis
Graph - New Polar Plot
Graph - New Cartesian Plot
Graph - New 3D View
3D Options
General
Normalization
Polarization
Colors
Remove Unused Sources
Launch Menu
Window Menu
Window - Toolbars and Panels
Toolbars and Panels - Session
Toolbars and Panels - Curves
Toolbars and Panels - Normalization
Toolbars and Panels - File
Toolbars and Panels - View
Toolbars and Panels - Launch
Toolbars and Panels - Graph
Graph and Pattern Templates
Graph and Pattern Markers
Line Segment Marker dialog box
Data Marker Properties dialog box
Data Marker Search dialog box-Graph
Curve Marker Properties dialog box
Line Marker Properties dialog box
Delta Marker Properties dialog box
Note Marker Properties dialog box
Equation Syntax
Equation Examples
Functions and Operators
Constants
Equations (Graph tab only)
Arguments (Graph tab only)
Tips and App Notes
Modeling a Metal Plating Finishing Process
Efficient Sonnet Meshing
How do I create a thin film resistor?
Using Even and Odd Mode Parameters
Modeling Co-planar Waveguide (CPW) in Sonnet
Viewing Tangential Electric Fields
Known Bugs
How to report a fatal error
Polygons with Diagonal Fill are Open Circuited
Numerical Precision Problems
ADS gives syntax error in library definition
Glossary
Adaptive Data
Administrator Privileges
Cell
Conductivity
Curve
Data Point
Design Environment
Dielectric Loss Tangent
Discrete Data
Edge Via
Erel
Floating License
Geometry Elements
Independent Polygon
License
License File
License Manager
License Server
Magnetic loss tangent
Local Polygon
Measurement
Mrel
Node Lock License
Relative dielectric constant
Relative magnetic permeability
Resistance per Via
Resistivity
Session
Sheet Resistance at DC
Site License
Snapped
Template File
Transmission Line Parameters
Queue tab
Using Variables in a Dialog Box
Administration and Installation
System Info
Legal Notices
EULA (All Products Except Lite)
EULA (Lite Only)
Trademarks and Legal Notices
FlexNet Guides