The Discovering ADS series of demonstration and tutorial videos listed in the table below will help you get started with learning more about Keysight's Advanced Design System (ADS). More videos can be found on the Keysight Design Software channel on YouTube (see ADS Videos on YouTube).

ADS Videos
# Duration
(hr:min:sec)
Video Title Description Video Image
1 00:07:01 Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 1 of 4) Generating X-parameter* Models: Video on generating a one-tone, 50 ohm load X-parameter model from a circuit-level PA for LTE applications. Generating X-parameter Models in ADS
2 00:10:52 Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 2 of 4) Generating Load Dependent X-parameter Models: Video on generating a load pull / load dependent X-parameter model that allows accurate simulation of cascaded nonlinear X-parameter blocks with mismatch. Generating Load Dependent X-parameter Models in ADS
3 00:09:44 Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 3 of 4) Generating Two-Tone X-parameter Models: Video on generating a two-tone X-parameter model that can be used to determine inter-modulation products and third order intercept of wireless components like amps, mixers, etc. Generating Two-Tone X-parameter Models in ADS
4 00:08:49 Generating X-parameters from Circuits (Part 4 of 4) Generating X-parameter Models in ADS for Wireless Verification: Video on using X-parameter models at the system level to evaluate wireless verification specs such as EVM, ACPR, spectrum, channel power, and constellation Generating X-parameter Models in ADS for Wireless Verification
5 00:00:56 Optimization Cockpit The ADS Optimization Cockpit makes the whole optimization process easier
ADS Optimization Cockpit
6

00:09:52

00:05:05

Layout Enhancements in ADS 2009 - Part 1a

Layout Enhancements in ADS 2009 - Part 1b

Videos on MMIC layout enhancements. ADS Layout Tool Bar
7

00:05:28

 

00:07:33

The Basics of Advanced Design System Part A

The Basics of Advanced Design System Part B

This video demonstration provides an introduction to the use of Advanced Design System including using the ADS main window, creating a schematic, running a simulation and plotting the data. ADS Basics
8

00:08:50

 

00:04:55

 

Building Schematic Designs in Advanced Design System Part a

Building Schematic Designs in Advanced Design System Part b

This video demonstration describes how to create schematics in ADS. The video includes information on ADS commands, icons, components, pallets, libraries, measurement equations, variables, wire labels, templates and more. Building Schematic Designs in ADS
9 00:09:11 Data Display in Advanced Design System - Part 1 This video demonstration, part 1 of 2 video tutorials, describes using the Data Display facility in ADS. Data Display in ADS Part 1
10

00:09:52

 

00:06:31

Data Display in Advanced Design System - Part 2a

Data Display in Advanced Design System - Part 2b

This video demonstration, Part 2 of 2 video tutorials, describes using the Data Display facility in ADS. Data Display in ADS Part 2
11 00:07:20 AC Simulation in Advanced Design System This video demonstration describes setting up and running AC simulations in ADS including controller setup, sources, budget analysis, frequency conversion and other miscellaneous information. AC Simulation in ADS
12 00:08:08 DC simulation in Advanced Design System This video demonstration describes setting up and running DC simulations in ADS including controller setup, sources, annotation, sweeping voltages, saving DC files and other miscellaneous information. DC Simulation in ADS
13

00:08:38

 

00:04:12

Harmonic Balance Simulation in Advanced Design System - Part a

Harmonic Balance Simulation in Advanced Design System - Part b

This video demonstration describes setting up and running the Harmonic Balance simulator in ADS including controller setup, sources for HB, power sweep and XDB, HB data and other important tips. Harmonic Balance Simulation in ADS
14 00:05:37 Circuit Envelope Simulation in ADS
We perform a basic circuit envelope simulation using a behavioral amplifier. Then, we perform another circuit envelope simulation with a GSM source, and using tuning to see how a filter distorts the output RF signal.
Circuit Envelope Simulation in ADS
15 00:06:33 Simple Linear Simulations with ADS (AC and S-Parameter Simulations)
In this video, we will perform both AC and S-Parameter simulations of simple low pass filters. We perform these simulations using both the simulation controllers as well as with simulation instruments.
S-parameter Simulation in ADS
16 00:07:00 Tuning and Optimization in ADS
In this video, we'll look at how to set up tuning and optimization in ADS. We'll then use the optimization cockpit to improve the performance of a fifth-order Chebychev High Pass filter. Tuning in ADS
17 00:08:36 How to Setup and Run Load Pull Simulations: The Basics This video introduces basic concepts regarding running load pull simulations. It then uses load pull simulation to find a load impedance that enables you to obtain greater than 43 dBm output power and greater than 55% PAE from a Cree FET.
18

00:08:58

 

00:08:56

The Momentum 3D Planar EM Simulator in Advanced Design System Part A

The Momentum 3D Planar EM Simulator in Advanced Design System Part B

This video demonstration provides an overview and the steps for using ADS Momentum, setup in layout, momentum results, and a built in example of a spiral inductor. ADS Momentum
19

00:09:01

 

00:09:33

 

00:03:02

Eye Closure Solutions and Channel Simulation in ADS Part a

Eye Closure Solutions and Channel Simulation in ADS Part b

Eye Closure Solutions and Channel Simulation in ADS Part c

This 3-part video covers how to use two separate Advanced Design System simulators: the Transient-Convolution simulator and the Channel simulator for Signal Integrity applications. Transient-Convolution Simulation in ADS
20

00:08:16

00:08:26

00:08:55

00:07:46

 

RF Systems Architecture Part 1a

RF Systems Architecture Part 1b

RF Systems Architecture Part 1c

RF Systems Architecture Part 1d

This video describes RF systems architecture, the challenges in RF systems architecture, and using SpectraSys, WhatIF, Synthesis, and Advanced Design System (ADS) in RF systems design. There are four parts to this video (1a, 1b, 1c, & 1d). RF Systems Architecture

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