Improved methods of simulating RLC coupled and uncoupled transmission lines based on the method of characteristics

Techniques are described for simulating lossy (RLC) transmission lines based on the method of characteristics. For uncoupled lossy transmission lines, a method is presented which speeds up the simulation time by a factor of two compared with existing techniques. A method is also presented for the transient analysis of coupled lossy lines in an inhomogeneous medium. Previously, simulation techniques were limited to coupled lossy lines in a homogeneous medium.<<ETX>>

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