Exporting S Parameter Data

To export S parameter data:

  1. In the project tree, right-click the solution setup and select Matrix from the shortcut menu. Alternatively, click Results > Solution Data and select the Matrix tab.

    2. The Solutions window appears with the Matrix tab selected.

  2. Click the Export tab.

    3. The Export tab appears.

  3. Click Export and select S Parameter from the drop-down menu.

    4. The Export S Parameters window appears.

    Export S Parameter

  4. Enter the name of the file you are exporting to in the File name field.
  5. Select one the following file formats from the Save as type drop-down menu:

    • Ansys EM Legacy Format Files (*.szg)
    • Citi Files (*.cit)
    • Data Table(spreadsheet) (*.txt)
    • Matlab (*.m)
    • Neutral Model Format (*.nmf)
    • Touchstone (*.sNp, *.s*p)

    If you select the data table format, a text file will be created. The elements of the S-matrix are arranged in a series of columns that are tab-separated and include a first row of headings.

    If you select the Matlab format, the elements of the S-,Y-, or Z- matrix will be arranged in a series of rows.

    If you select the Touchstone format, a Touchstone S parameter file will be created. The number of sources and sinks is indicated by N. For example, a Touchstone file with one source and sink would have the extension *.s2p.

  6. Specify the Frequency Setup:

    1. Specify the Start frequency, Stop frequency, and Step size.
    2. Select the units.
    3. Click Display to see the selected values.

  7. Select the format in which the data is to be exported. Available formats depend on the matrix type being displayed.
  8. Enter a value for the Reference Impedance.
  9. Click Save.