A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly

This paper describes the design of a three-dimensional (3D) finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation software for printed circuit board (PCB) modeling. The flow, the dynamics and important algorithms of the FDTD simulation engine will be shown. The software is developed using object-oriented...

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Main Authors: Kung, Fabian Wai Lee, Chuah, Hean Teik
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Language:English
Published: PIER 2005
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description This paper describes the design of a three-dimensional (3D) finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation software for printed circuit board (PCB) modeling. The flow, the dynamics and important algorithms of the FDTD simulation engine will be shown. The software is developed using object-oriented programming (OOP) approach, to enable code reuse and ease of upgrade in future. The paper begins by looking at how a 3D PCB structure is created using cubes, and proceed to show the inclusion of various lumped components such as resistors, capacitor, inductor and active semiconductor components into the model. The architecture of the FDTD simulation program is then carefully explained. Finally a few sample simulation examples using the software will be illustrated at the end of the paper.
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spelling mmu-23452020-12-29T17:57:27Z http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/2345/ A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly Kung, Fabian Wai Lee Chuah, Hean Teik TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) This paper describes the design of a three-dimensional (3D) finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation software for printed circuit board (PCB) modeling. The flow, the dynamics and important algorithms of the FDTD simulation engine will be shown. The software is developed using object-oriented programming (OOP) approach, to enable code reuse and ease of upgrade in future. The paper begins by looking at how a 3D PCB structure is created using cubes, and proceed to show the inclusion of various lumped components such as resistors, capacitor, inductor and active semiconductor components into the model. The architecture of the FDTD simulation program is then carefully explained. Finally a few sample simulation examples using the software will be illustrated at the end of the paper. PIER 2005 Article NonPeerReviewed text en http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/2345/1/A%20finite-difference%20time-domain%20FDTD%29%20software%20for%20simulation%20of%20printed%20circuit%20board%20%28PCB%29%20assembly.pdf Kung, Fabian Wai Lee and Chuah, Hean Teik (2005) A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. Progress In Electromagnetics Research, 50. pp. 299-335. ISSN 1559-8985 http://dx.doi.org/10.2528/PIER04071401 10.2528/PIER04071401 10.2528/PIER04071401 10.2528/PIER04071401
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Kung, Fabian Wai Lee
Chuah, Hean Teik
A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
title A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
title_full A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
title_fullStr A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
title_full_unstemmed A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
title_short A finite-difference time-domain FDTD) software for simulation of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
title_sort finite-difference time-domain fdtd) software for simulation of printed circuit board (pcb) assembly
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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