Hi,gurus, I was asked to simulate differential Z. It was obviously motivated by mixed mode S parameter theory. So strictly speaking, I need to convert mixed-mode S to Z. I remember somebody asked the same question last year. As we know, the mixed-mode S parameter theory is well-establised (generalized by Andrea Ferrero in 2005). However, I don't know any mixed mode Z.=20 1. Some engineers do the so-called pure mode conversion, either diff or common modes. If so, what do we know about the c-d/d-c mode conversion? Something is missing here? Of course, mathematically you can do it. 2. Is it possible or meaningful to define the mixed-mode Z? We need a reference impedance to do any S-Z converison, what is it for the d-c part? What is the latest development in theory other than some personal practices? I mean we need a solid foundation to do it. Any literature? I think if the conversion can be defined, we must convert the whole S into Z, not piece by piece (so-called pure mode conversion). Otherwise the information is incomplete? Thanks, Mick ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List FAQ wiki page is located at: http://si-list.org/wiki/wiki.pl?Si-List_FAQ List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.org List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu