Pad Scaling

Solder-pad scalability is included within Modelithics Microwave Global Models™. This feature allows users to specify the desired pad dimensions. The model performance will then scale appropriately with respect to the solder pads. The range of validated pad dimensions for a given model can be found in the model datasheet.

Solder-pad effects can also be disabled by setting the Sim_mode parameter to 2. This feature is useful for EM/circuit co-simulations in which the user may want to simulate the pads within the EM simulator rather than with the model itself. With Sim_mode 2, the reference planes are located at the edges of the component body. In comparison, when using the default Sim_mode 0 setting, the reference planes are located at the edges of the solder pads.