matlab-manage-pcb-material
Dielectric substrates, metal conductors, multi-layer stackups, and loss models (FR4, Rogers, Teflon) for RF PCB simulation. TRIGGER: user asks to set up a substrate, define dielectric properties, create a stackup, select a PCB material (FR4, Rogers, Teflon, etc.), or configure metal conductors. Invoke BEFORE writing dielectric() or metal() code — the API for named vs custom materials differs significantly. SKIP: PCB layout assembly (use matlab-assemble-pcb-layout), transmission line design (use matlab-design-pcb-txline), EM analysis (use matlab-analyze-em), importing a PCB file (use matlab-rea
npx skills add matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit --skill matlab-manage-pcb-material --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Managing Materials for RF PCB Toolbox ## When to Use - Creating dielectric substrates for transmission lines, filters, couplers, or custom pcbComponent designs - Selecting metals (Copper, Gold, etc.) for realistic conductor loss modeling - Building multi-layer dielectric stacks for stripline or embedded designs - Choosing frequency-dependent dispersion models (DjordjevicSarkar) for wideband accuracy - Looking up catalog material properties or adding custom materials ## When NOT to Use - Building the PCB layer structure itself — use `matlab-assemble-pcb-layout` - Running EM analysis after materials are defined — use `matlab-analyze-em` - Designing transmission lines that happen to need substrates — use `matlab-design-pcb-txline` (it references this skill for material details) - Importing material properties from an existing board file — use `matlab-read-pcb-layout` ## Typical Workflow 1. **This skill:** Define substrate, conductor, and stackup — typically the first step in any RF PCB design 2. **After:** Any design skill (`matlab-design-pcb-filter`, `matlab-design-pcb-txline`, `matlab-assemble-pcb-layout`, `matlab-model-via`) — pass materials to the component ## Quick Reference |
- When to Use
- When NOT to Use
- Typical Workflow
- Quick Reference
- Creating Dielectrics
- From Catalog
- Custom Properties
- Key Properties
- Browsing the Catalog
- Creating Metals
- Assigning to Components
- Multi-Layer Substrates
- Shorthand Syntax (catalog names)
- Explicit Multi-Layer
What does the matlab-manage-pcb-material skill do?
Dielectric substrates, metal conductors, multi-layer stackups, and loss models (FR4, Rogers, Teflon) for RF PCB simulation. TRIGGER: user asks to set up a substrate, define dielectric properties, create a stackup, select a PCB material (FR4, Rogers, Teflon, etc.), or configure metal conductors. Invoke BEFORE writing dielectric() or metal() code — the API for named vs custom materials differs significantly. SKIP: PCB layout assembly (use matlab-assemble-pcb-layout), transmission line design (use matlab-design-pcb-txline), EM analysis (use matlab-analyze-em), importing a PCB file (use matlab-rea
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit --skill matlab-manage-pcb-material --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit, a repository with 868 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.