How to Build a Wilkinson Power Divider using Ansys

This video tutorial demonstrates how to design a Wilkinson power divider using the circuit tool within Ansys Electronics Desktop (AEDT). The Wilkinson power divider is a common circuit used in RF and microwave system design to split one input signal into two equal outputs.

A key characteristic of the Wilkinson power divider is the resistor placed between its two output ports. This resistor ensures complete isolation between the outputs, which is vital for preventing cross-talk in RF communication systems. This structure, the Wilkinson power divider, can also function reciprocally as a power combiner.

The tutorial guides viewers through creating the schematic and setting up material properties for the substrate. It details calculating the necessary dimensions, specifically the width and length, for the microstrip transmission lines within the Wilkinson power divider. Finally, the video demonstrates executing a linear network analysis to verify the performance of the designed Wilkinson power divider.