Developpement of a time-domain physical electromagnetic simulator for microwaves circuits

Abstract

In this work we present a microwaves circuit electromagnetic simulator. It is fundamentally based on the 3D self-consistent numerical solution of the Maxwell's equations and the macroscopic conservation equations derived from the transport equation of Boltzmann. It can include linear electrical elements. As an illustration, it is applied to the simulation of a microstrip transmission line and the Distributed IMPact ionisation and Avalanche and Transit Time (DIMPATT) diode.