A derived physically expressive circuit model for multilayer RF embedded passives

In this paper, a derived physically expressive circuit model is presented for automatically deriving an equivalent-circuit model of a multilayered embedded RF passive. The scheme is based on the partial-element equivalent-circuit (PEEC) model and a simple circuit transformation. By defining an appropriate cutoff criterion that is related to the highest frequency of interest, most of the internal nodes in the coupling circuit generated by the PEEC model can be approximately absorbed by the remaining frequency-independent LC elements progressively. The model is very simple to implement and has apparent physical meaning. Mathematically, this model progressively recombines the least significant system pole with other less significant poles. The resultant physically expressive circuit model will be very useful in designing multilayer embedded RF circuits. Four examples are given for demonstrating the validity and effectiveness of the scheme.

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