Scattering Parameters and S-domain

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Start date Mar 3, 2015
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S parameters, or scattering parameters, are not related to the S-domain or Laplace transforms, despite the shared use of the letter "S." The term "S" in S parameters specifically stands for "scattering," reflecting their application in the frequency domain. While S parameters are utilized in analyzing and characterizing high-frequency networks, they do not require the use of Laplace transforms for their application. The distinction between S parameters and S-domain concepts is important for understanding their respective uses in electrical engineering. Overall, S parameters serve a unique purpose in network analysis without direct ties to Laplace transforms.

Mar 3, 2015

FrankJ777

Just curious, are S parameters related to S-domain and Laplace transforms, or is the use of S just a coincidence? I know that when using S parameters you are working in the frequency domain, but it doesn't seem that you need to use the Laplace transform to use the S parameter concept.

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Mar 4, 2015

matteo137

No, the do not have nothing to do with Laplace transforms. ##s## comes from "scattering" parameters/matrix.

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