How to simulate MAG, MSG, Mason's U of a transistor

[DoYouLinux]

Hi all,

I just have a little question ..... I am trying to characterize a single transistor by plotting it's maximum stable gain (MSG), maximum available gain (MAG), and the Mason's unilateral gain (U).

Has anyone tried to plot these graphs by simulations before ? I have still no idea how to set up the simulation environment in SpectreRF.

Thank you very much ,

DYL

 

[pancho_hideboo]

I am trying to characterize a single transistor by plotting it's maximum stable gain (MSG), maximum available gain (MAG), and the Mason's unilateral gain (U).

Simply do S-parameter analysis and plot them based on their definition.

I have still no idea how to set up the simulation environment in SpectreRF.

SpectreRF is not needed at all.
S-parameter analysis is a function of Spectre not SpectreRF.

If you believe Direct Plot Form of Cadence ADE blindly, use the followings in Direct Plot Form.
Gmax ; Maximum Available Power Gain
Gmux ; Maximum Unilateral Power Gain
Gmsg ; Maximum Stable Power Gain

See https://www.designers-guide.org/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1205246365/3#3

Also see **broken link removed**

 

[DoYouLinux]

Hi Pancho_Hideboo

Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. It is very helpful for me. I am studying about it.

I am new to high frequency designs, so there are million of things that I need to clarify, sometimes I post my question in order to double check my understanding again. Anyway, thank you again for your reply.

DYL

 

[jimiblues]

In cadence spectre plot, the Gmsg and Gmax is the maximum stable gain and maximum available gain. And they could be plotted easily. But the Gumx in spectre is actually the unilateral transducer gain. It is different from U. See the attachment.
If you want to plot Mason's U, you'd better plot it's equation, which is different from Gumx.
I have checked them in spectre.

Good luck,
jimiblues