Software Supports Nonlinear Behavioral Modeling

Aug. 19, 2010

WITH THE RELEASE OF the 2010 Microwave Office (MWO) design suite, engineers are promised new functionality and tools to increase productivity in the design of high-frequency monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), microwave integrated circuits (MICs), RF printed-circuit boards (PCBs), and modules. The release supports nonlinear behavioral modeling via Agilent's X-parameters, Mesuro's Cardiff model, and more. In addition, it delivers improved speed in the multi-rate harmonic-balance (MRHB) technology for the design of complex circuits. With AWR Connected for Cadence Allegro, Cadence PCB layouts can be imported into MWO for further analysis and electromagnetic (EM) simulation. The new release provides linear stability analysis including normalized determinant function and stability envelope measurement. Among other highlights is a connectivity tracer for identifying nets and locating shorts and opens visually.

AWR Corp., 1960 E. Grand Ave., Suite 430, El Segundo, CA 90245; (310) 726-3000, FAX: (310) 726-3005, Internet: www.awrcorp.com.

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.