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Abstract

One of most difficult challenges in simulating hybrid RF systems by finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is to construct the models for active and lumped elements. In this article, by combining the circuit equations with an integral transform, an enhanced FDTD method is proposed to model the hybrid lumped network which consists of nonlinear and high order linear elements with arbitrary connections. Based on this model, an active radiation system is analyzed. And it shows the application extension of the traditional FDTD method.

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Dr. Shao-Qiu Xiao

Professor Bing-Zhong Wang

Prof. Ping Du

Dr. Zhenhai Shao