Using Reduce Matrix > Diff Pair

Common mode and differential mode entries in matrices are generated for each differential pair.

To set up differential connections between the conductors in a structure:

1. Click 2D Extractor > Reduce Matrix > Diff Pair.

   The Reduce Operation window appears, with a list of the model's conductors in the left pane.

   

2. Select two conductors to create a differential pair. As soon as you click a conductor, it is removed from the conductors list and added to the Reduced Conductors List.
   Note:

   Only parallel-reduced conductors can be used to create differential pair operation.

3. If you have a long list of conductors, you can filter the list by entering search criteria and clicking Filter. Use multiple search criteria with a comma separator (for example, "Redsource*, BlueSource*").
4. Enter a New Name for the pair. The positive reference will be called "<new name>.cm" and the negative reference will be "<new name>.df".
   Note:

   The New Name must be unique.

5. 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: