Component Properties

An important part of modeling a Component in Sonnet is to consider the conditions under which the measured data or model for your Component was obtained. These conditions should be used to determine:

•     The type of ground reference
•     The terminal width
•     If reference planes are used for the Component ports and if so, of what length

The em environment should be set up to use the Component in the same manner that the component was measured. The correct setting of the Component properties is discussed in detail in the topics listed below.

Ground Reference

Terminal Width

Reference Planes

Calibration Lengths

Physical Size