Using Reduce Matrix > Add Sink
The Add Sink reduction changes one or more source terminals in a net into sink terminals. When you add a sink point, you assume that the new sink point has been connected via a short circuit to the original sink point.
Important:
If you convert all the source terminals in a net to sink terminals, you have short-circuited the net, but it still has some effect on the inductance matrices.
To convert a source terminal into a sink terminal:
- Click Q3D Extractor > Reduce Matrix > Add Sink.
The Reduce Matrix - Add Sink window appears, with a list of source terminals in the left pane.
- Select a source to convert into a sink. As soon as you click the source terminal, it is removed from the terminal list and added to the Reduced Net List.
Tip:
Press Ctrl+A to select all sources.
- If you have a long list of terminals, you can filter the list by entering search criteria and clicking Filter. Use multiple search criteria with a comma separator (for example, "Redsource*, BlueSource*").
- Click one of the following:
- Save and Create to save and leave the Reduce Operation window open to add an additional operation. You must select the next operation from the drop-down menu before clicking this button.
- Save and Close to save the current operation and close the window.
- Cancel to close the window without making changes.
Operations that have been performed appear in the Project Manager:
