S-parameters are at the heart of RF simulation and validation. But using them isn’t always smooth. File structure, reference planes and data accuracy can cause delays, errors, and test surprises.
What’s the biggest issue when working with s-parameter files in your RF designs?
• Incomplete frequency range
• Reference plane confusion
• Poor model to hardware correlation
• File formatting or import issues
Qorvo Take: Why S-Parameters Can Be a Problem
S-parameters are essential for RF simulation, but they’re not always straightforward to work with. Engineers often run into problems with frequency range limits, unclear port definitions or mismatched reference planes. File formatting and model accuracy can also cause simulation results to deviate from measured behavior.
At Qorvo, we provide wideband s-parameters that match the actual performance of our devices. Even so, how they behave in your system depends on layout, grounding and test setup. Share what has gone wrong for you, and how you handled it.