Multiport approach for the analysis of microwave nonlinear networks

The state and output equations of the overall networks are derived from the state and output equations o individual multiports and knowledge of the interconnections between them. A generalized lumped-distributed L/D multiport is described by its associated state, output and non-linear equations in the time domain. Any network can be considered as composed of a set of multiports and independent sources. These equations have been incorporated into a computer-aided procedure for the analysis of L/D networks. The procedure can be used for the simulation of any non-linear microwave circuit and offers the facility of developing a multiport equivalent circuit for any linear or non-linear device or subcircuit. Several examples are successfully analysed using the developed general program.