Document 158
SPICE Model
–
HA4031
–
4036 (1812)
This lumped-element (SPICE) model data simulates the
frequency-dependent behavior of Coilcraft RF surface
mount inductors from 1 MHz to the upper frequency limit
shown in the accompanying table.
Table 1.Test Gap
Size
0302
0402,0403
0603
Gap Width (inch /mm)
0.017 / 0.432
0.017 / 0.432
0.026 / 0.660
0.040 / 1.016
0.060 / 1.524
0.080 / 2.032
0.120 / 3.048
Theequivalentlumpedelementmodelschematicisshown
below. The element values R1, R2, C, and L are listed
for each component value. The value of the frequency-
dependent variable resistor RVAR relates to the skin effect
and is calculated from:
0805
1008
1206
1812
RVAR = k
*
•
k is shown for each value in the accompanying table.
(50 Ohm) wide traces of tinned gold over 25 mil thick
alumina, and were not included in the gap. The TRL*
calibration plane is also illustrated in Figure 1.
•ꢀ fꢀisꢀtheꢀfrequencyꢀinꢀHz
Air gap
Pad
Pad
Brass
ground
plane
The data represents de-embedded measurements, as
described below.Effects due to different customer circuit
board traces, board materials, ground planes or interac-
tions with other components are not included and can
have a significant effect when comparing the simulation
to measurements of the inductors using typical produc-
tion verification instruments and fixtures.
Calibration
plane
Figure 1.Test Setup
The lumped element values were determined by match-
ing the simulation model to an average of the measure-
ments. This method results in a model that represents
as closely as possible the typical frequency-dependent
behavior of the component up to a frequency just above
the self-resonant frequency of the model.
Each model should only be analyzed at the input and
output ports. Individual elements of the model are not
determined by parameter measurement. The elements
are determined by the overall performance of the lumped
element model compared to the measurements taken of
the component.
The lumped element models were used to generate
our 2-port S-parameters and therefore give identical
results.The S-parameters are available on our web site
at http://www.coilcraft.com/models.cfm.
Typically, the Self-Resonant Frequency (SRF) of the
component model will be higher than the measurement of
the component mounted on a circuit board. The parasitic
reactiveelementsofacircuitboardorfixturewilleffectively
lower the circuit resonant frequency, especially for very
small inductance values. Since data sheet specifications
are based on typical production measurements, and the
SPICE models are based on de-embedded measure-
ments as described below, the model results may be
different from the data sheet specifications.
Disclaimer
Coilcraft makes every attempt to provide accurate mea-
surement data and software, representative of our com-
ponents, in a usable format.Coilcraft, however, disclaims
all warrants relating to the use of its data and software,
whether expressed or implied, including without limita-
tion any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. Coilcraft cannot and will not be
liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect
or similar damages occurring with the use of the data
and/or software.
Lumped Element Modeling Method
The measurements were made over a brass ground
plane with each component centered over an air gap,
as illustrated in Figure 1. The gap width for each size
component is given in Table 1.The test pads were 30 mil
Document 158-1 Revised 09/23/11