Dielectric Simplification (Merging)

Dielectric simplification allows you to select one or more groups of continuous dielectric layers, then merge each group into one dielectric layer.

During this process, a relative permittivity for the new merged layer is calculated using one of the three methods in the following table. Select the chosen method viathe Merge Dielectrics window.

By combining numerous thin dielectric layers into one layer, the number of meshing elements is reduced with minimal decrease in computation accuracy. Thus, a comparable analysis can be performed in less time. Dielectric merging can be performed through either the user interface or the EDB API.

To perform dielectric merging:

1. Open the Edit Layers window.
2. Select one or more groups of layers.
3. Right-click on a group of layers, then select Merge Dielectrics.

   

4. Enter the chosen parameters in the Merge Dielectrics window.
   Note:

   When multiple dielectric ranges are selected, multiple Merge Dielectrics windows appear. The window titles include the range of layers affected that window's merge operation.

   

5. Click OK to merge the dielectrics.