Transformer simulation in HFSS

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Hello,

I'm simulating a transformer right now.

When I simulated the primary and secondary inductor separately, I got an inductance value very close to the ideal value of 500pH.

However, when I stack them together and run the simulation, I got inductance values of 140pH and 180pH respectively.

How can I find the value of an inductor used in a transformer like the one shown below?


The orange layer below is the primary inductor and the green layer above is the secondary inductor.



This is my port setup. (primary ind= Port1, secondary ind= Port3)
 

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volker@muehlhaus said:
What equations did you use to calculate inductance of primary/secondary?
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I used 'im(1/Y(Diff1,Diff1))/(2*pi*freq)' equation.

I get accurate inductance when I used 'im(Z(Diff1,Diff1))/(2*pi*freq)'.

I think these two equations are same, but results are different.

Do you know the reason?
 

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goatmxj666 said:
I think these two equations are same, but results are different.
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Sure, your transformer turns are coupled and the load at the secondary will change impedance at the primary. Z11 is the input impedance with the other ports OPEN, 1/Y11 is the input impedance with the other ports SHORTED.
 

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volker@muehlhaus said:
Sure, your transformer turns are coupled and the load at the secondary will change impedance at the primary. Z11 is the input impedance with the other ports OPEN, 1/Y11 is the input impedance with the other ports SHORTED.
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Thank you so much for your response!!

It is really helpful!
 

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