Design and optimization of CPW circuits using EM-ANN models for CPW components

Accurate and efficient electromagnetically trained artificial neural-network (EM-ANN) models have been developed for coplanar waveguide (CPW) circuit components, Modeled components include: CPW transmission lines (frequency dependent Z(o) and epsilon(re)), 90 degrees bends, short-circuit stubs, open-circuit stubs, step-in-width discontinuities, and symmetric T-junctions, These models allow for circuit design, simulation, and optimization within a commercial microwave circuit simulator environment, while providing the accuracy of electromagnetic (EM) simulation, Design and optimization of a CPW folded double-stub filter and a 50-Omega 3-dB power divider circuit using the developed CPW EM-ANN models are demonstrated.