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Discovering Advanced Design System (ADS)
The Discovering ADS series of demonstration and tutorial videos listed in the table below will help you get started with learning more about Keysight's Advanced Design System (ADS). More videos can be found on the Keysight Design Software channel on YouTube (see ADS Videos on YouTube).
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Video Title | Description | Video Image |
| 1 | 00:07:01 | Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 1 of 4) | Generating X-parameter* Models: Video on generating a one-tone, 50 ohm load X-parameter model from a circuit-level PA for LTE applications. |  |
| 2 | 00:10:52 | Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 2 of 4) | Generating Load Dependent X-parameter Models: Video on generating a load pull / load dependent X-parameter model that allows accurate simulation of cascaded nonlinear X-parameter blocks with mismatch. |  |
| 3 | 00:09:44 | Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 3 of 4) | Generating Two-Tone X-parameter Models: Video on generating a two-tone X-parameter model that can be used to determine inter-modulation products and third order intercept of wireless components like amps, mixers, etc. |  |
| 4 | 00:08:49 | Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 4 of 4) | Generating X-parameter Models in ADS for Wireless Verification: Video on using X-parameter models at the system level to evaluate wireless verification specs such as EVM, ACPR, spectrum, channel power, and constellation |  |
| 5 | 00:00:56 | Optimization Cockpit | The ADS Optimization Cockpit makes the whole optimization process easier |
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| 6 | 00:09:52 00:05:05 |
Videos on MMIC layout enhancements. |  |
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| 7 | 00:05:28
00:07:33 |
This video demonstration provides an introduction to the use of Advanced Design System including using the ADS main window, creating a schematic, running a simulation and plotting the data. |  |
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| 8 | 00:08:50
00:04:55
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This video demonstration describes how to create schematics in ADS. The video includes information on ADS commands, icons, components, pallets, libraries, measurement equations, variables, wire labels, templates and more. |  |
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| 9 | 00:09:11 | Data Display in Advanced Design System - Part 1 | This video demonstration, part 1 of 2 video tutorials, describes using the Data Display facility in ADS. |  |
| 10 | 00:09:52
00:06:31 |
This video demonstration, Part 2 of 2 video tutorials, describes using the Data Display facility in ADS. |  |
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| 11 | 00:07:20 | AC Simulation in Advanced Design System | This video demonstration describes setting up and running AC simulations in ADS including controller setup, sources, budget analysis, frequency conversion and other miscellaneous information. |  |
| 12 | 00:08:08 | DC simulation in Advanced Design System | This video demonstration describes setting up and running DC simulations in ADS including controller setup, sources, annotation, sweeping voltages, saving DC files and other miscellaneous information. |  |
| 13 | 00:08:38
00:04:12 |
Harmonic Balance Simulation in Advanced Design System - Part a Harmonic Balance Simulation in Advanced Design System - Part b |
This video demonstration describes setting up and running the Harmonic Balance simulator in ADS including controller setup, sources for HB, power sweep and XDB, HB data and other important tips. |  |
| 14 | 00:05:37 | Circuit Envelope Simulation in ADS |
We perform a basic circuit envelope simulation using a behavioral amplifier. Then, we perform another circuit envelope simulation with a GSM source, and using tuning to see how a filter distorts the output RF signal. |
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| 15 | 00:06:33 | Simple Linear Simulations with ADS (AC and S-Parameter Simulations) |
In this video, we will perform both AC and S-Parameter simulations of simple low pass filters. We perform these simulations using both the simulation controllers as well as with simulation instruments. |
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| 16 | 00:07:00 | Tuning and Optimization in ADS |
In this video, we'll look at how to set up tuning and optimization in ADS. We'll then use the optimization cockpit to improve the performance of a fifth-order Chebychev High Pass filter. |  |
| 17 | 00:08:36 | How to Setup and Run Load Pull Simulations: The Basics | This video introduces basic concepts regarding running load pull simulations. It then uses load pull simulation to find a load impedance that enables you to obtain greater than 43 dBm output power and greater than 55% PAE from a Cree FET. |  |
| 18 | 00:08:58
00:08:56 |
The Momentum 3D Planar EM Simulator in Advanced Design System Part A The Momentum 3D Planar EM Simulator in Advanced Design System Part B |
This video demonstration provides an overview and the steps for using ADS Momentum, setup in layout, momentum results, and a built in example of a spiral inductor. |  |
| 19 | 00:09:01
00:09:33
00:03:02 |
Eye Closure Solutions and Channel Simulation in ADS Part a |
This 3-part video covers how to use two separate Advanced Design System simulators: the Transient-Convolution simulator and the Channel simulator for Signal Integrity applications. |  |
| 20 | 00:08:16 00:08:26 00:08:55 00:07:46
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RF Systems Architecture Part 1a RF Systems Architecture Part 1b |
This video describes RF systems architecture, the challenges in RF systems architecture, and using SpectraSys, WhatIF, Synthesis, and Advanced Design System (ADS) in RF systems design. There are four parts to this video (1a, 1b, 1c, & 1d). |  |
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