Compare Matlab RF simulation to ADS simulation. When can I use Matlab like I am using ADS? What are the options?

Compare Matlab RF simulation to ADS simulation. When can I use Matlab like I am using ADS? What are the options?

Answer 1

[Shantanu Dixit]

Hi Mike,

I understand you are looking into MATLAB's RF simulation capabilities with those of ADS and determine the possible capabilities. You can refer to the following utilities provided by MATLAB on RF simulations

• RF Toolbox: Provides functions for analyzing, designing, and manipulating of RF components. You can refer to the following to get started with RF toolbox: https://www.mathworks.com/help/rf/getting-started.html
• RF Blockset: For the purpose of creating radar and RF communications systems, RF Blockset offers a Simulink model library and simulation engine. https://www.mathworks.com/help/simrf/getting-started.html details on getting started with RF Blockset.
• RF Budget Analyzer App: Analyzes the gain, noise figure, and nonlinearity of proposed RF system architecture. Using this app you can plot, export and visualize rf components. You can refer to the following doc for getting started with the Budget Analyzer App: https://www.mathworks.com/help/rf/ref/rfbudgetanalyzer-app.html

You can also refer to the following page: https://www.mathworks.com/discovery/rf-system.html which details on various possible applications and examples.

Hope this helps!