Simulator Links To Layout Tools

Feb. 2, 2011

Software developer Intercept Technology has announced an enhanced bidirectional link between their Mozaix schematic software and Pantheon layout application and the popular Microwave Office suite of computer-aided-engineering (CAE) simulation tools from AWR Corp. The bidirectional capability couples Intercept's Mozaix schematic, with full RF model and layout information imported and pushed forward from Mozaix to Pantheon PCB/Hybrid/RF layout, and AWR's Microwave Office RF/Microwave design environment. Mozaix and Pantheon also offer an alternative design flow into Microwave Office for post-layout, final design verification.

"Intercept has demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness in not only dealing with our mutual customer requests, design and enhancements but in general as an AWR Alliance partner," says Sherry Hess, Vice President of Marketing at AWR. "Focusing on the needs of the customer is a trait both companies share, and share strongly."

"AWR Corp. has been very responsive to our engineering efforts," adds Abby Monaco, Product Manager for Intercept, "allowing us to further expand our user base with Intercept's RF design and simulation capabilities."

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Jack Browne

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Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.