How can I successfully run this simulation?

Hello @Torben Voigt  , 

1) The reason for the copper being 2 µm above the substrate is because when I was deleting the unnecessary faces (to create a virtual thickness) I only kept the top faces instead of the bottom faces. I will change that on my model on my end. 

2) As for the port, I had moved it to the opposite side because, after discussing with the professor, that is where the power should originate from. Because the opposite side is not "even", the port looks a little weird. I will try a wire port and see if this changes my results. 

3) Also, after reviewing your model, I will see how the infinite substrate effects the results of the simulation. I am running your model to compare our results and to try and find any major differences. I will get back to you once I have the results. 

Thank you for your help! 

Best, 

Yolanda Gonzalez 

Hi Yolanda,

If you use the finite substrate, make sure that your mesh is fine enough. It is difficult to say what is "fine enough", it is best to refine the mesh iteratively and compare the results (mesh cenvergence study).

Best regards,
Torben