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The simulation space is enclosed within an airbox with no boundary conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the CPW example I have seen given by HFSS, perfect H boundaries are given to surfaces where the ports are as well as radiation boundaries for the airbox. Given that I am running the simulation as a modal network solution should I follow the same boundary conditions?<\/p>\n<p>I also have noticed that the port modes are slightly different as shown in the images I have uploaded. Is this okay?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/22-08-2024-1724298613-Port2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"190\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/22-08-2024-1724298593-Port1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"237\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/22-08-2024-1724298259-CPW1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"416\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-379750","topic","type-topic","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I am reaching out to see if I could get some guidance on setting up a coplanar waveguide simulation to extract S-parameters, propagation constant values, etc...The current setup consists of using modal network solution along with the excitation being wave ports (first picture posted). 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