Modern RF systems—spanning wireless communications, radar, satellites, and emerging 5G/6G technologies—demand precise circuit design and validation. As frequencies rise, traditional circuit intuition becomes unreliable, making advanced simulation essential for predicting real-world behavior before hardware is built.

RF/Microwave Design - RF Simulation Tools (ADS)

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What you'll learn
Perform DC, AC, and S-parameter simulations in Keysight ADS to analyze RF circuit performance.
Analyze transmission lines and design impedance matching networks in ADS using Smith charts and transmission line models.
Configure and validate electromagnetic (EM) simulations in ADS Momentum to predict real-world RF component and system behavior.
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February 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
Master the fundamentals of high-frequency circuit simulation using Keysight ADS, the industry-standard RF simulation tool. Students will learn to navigate the ADS interface, set up RF circuit simulations, understand S-parameters and frequency domain analysis, and interpret simulation results. This foundational module establishes the skills needed to simulate and validate RF circuit performance before physical prototyping, enabling efficient design iteration and optimization.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
Master transmission line simulation and impedance matching using Keysight ADS. Students will learn transmission line fundamentals, understand impedance concepts and the Smith chart, and design impedance matching networks. This module emphasizes how proper impedance matching ensures signal integrity, maximizes power transfer, and enables optimal RF system performance in wireless communications, radar, and satellite applications.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
Master electromagnetic simulation using Keysight ADS to evaluate component behavior and RF system performance. Students will learn when and why to use EM simulation, understand how to set up 3D electromagnetic simulations, and interpret EM simulation results. This module emphasizes how EM simulation reveals coupling effects, radiation patterns, and component interactions that circuit-level simulation cannot capture, enabling accurate prediction of real-world RF system performance.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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