RF/Microwave Design - RF Simulation Tools (ADS)

Modern RF systems—spanning wireless communications, radar, satellites, and emerging 5G/6G technologies—demand precise circuit design and validation. As frequencies rise, traditional circuit intuition becomes unreliable, making advanced simulation essential for predicting real-world behavior before hardware is built. This course equips learners with practical, industry-ready skills in RF and microwave design using Keysight ADS. Through guided demos and hands-on labs, you will master S-parameter analysis, transmission-line modeling, impedance matching, and electromagnetic (EM) simulation with Momentum. Real engineering scenarios show how coupling, parasitics, and layout effects influence performance, and how ADS enables accurate prediction and optimization. By the end of the course, you will confidently design RF schematics, evaluate matching networks, analyze antennas and filters, and refine layouts through EM-based validation. Whether you are building wireless front-end modules, optimizing radar components, or modeling high-frequency behavior for next-generation systems, this course provides the applied expertise needed to produce manufacturable, professional-grade RF designs

• Perform DC, AC, and S-parameter simulations in Keysight ADS to analyze RF circuit performance
• Analyze transmission lines and design impedance matching networks in ADS using Smith charts and transmission line models
• Configure and validate electromagnetic (EM) simulations in ADS Momentum to predict real-world RF component and system behavior

• Basic familiarity with the topic and its common terminology
• Readiness to practice through applied exercises or case-based work