Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced a new model generator (MG) environment that increases productivity for semiconductor device modeling engineers with improved automation across the entire workflow. Semiconductor device modeling engineers require automated tools to create accurate simulation models and process design kits (PDK) for baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuit (IC) designs that leverage both silicon (CMOS) […]
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Schematic editor supports diplex matched antennas, antenna work flow
Remcom announces expanded capabilities within its schematic editor in the latest release of XFdtd 3D EM Simulation Software, including support for diplex matched antennas and new efficiencies aimed at streamlining antenna design workflows and shortening design cycles. XFdtd’s schematic editor is a novel electromagnetic simulation tool that combines matching network analysis with full-wave results, making it ideal […]
PCB design suite incorporates IPC-2581 export capability
Number One Systems announced the release of Easy-PC version 26, which incorporates an IPC-2581 export capability, along with over 25 other new technology features based on user requests from professional PCB designers. Easy-PC version 26 incorporates a number of new and enhanced design rules checks (DRC) and design for manufacturing (DFM) options in both Schematic […]
CAD models now available for all TSC electronic components
Taiwan Semiconductor is announcing the availability of a comprehensive library of CAD models for all TSC components. The library includes 3D mechanical models, schematic symbols, and PCB footprints. By creating a one-stop, comprehensive library of CAD models for the entire catalog of Taiwan Semiconductor components, printed circuit board designers will be able to complete projects […]
Software helps predict PCB performance
Altair has launched a special edition of Altair PollEx, an electronic system design (ESD) software tool, for Altium users to empower printed circuit board (PCB) designers to predict and maximize overall PCB performance and verify manufacturability. ltair PollEx for Altium is a free version of PollEx designed to support various electrical computer-aided design (ECAD) software products, […]
Simulation software includes schematic editor, frequency-domain circuit solver
Remcom announces the addition of a schematic editor and frequency-domain circuit solver in the latest release of XFdtd 3D EM Simulation Software, enabling today’s most advanced antenna matching network and corporate feed network analyses, including multi-state and multi-port devices. The new schematic editor is a sophisticated, integrated simulation tool that combines matching network analysis with full-wave […]
PCB design software features enhanced design rules, via handling
Number One Systems announced the release of Easy-PC version 25, with over 25 new technology features based on user requests from professional PCB designers. Easy-PC has been created by a team of engineering professionals who have rewritten the rule book for EDA tools to provide the optimal design experience. Easy-PC is packed with time-saving features […]
Design kit provides full coverage of flow to design and simulate analog and mixed-signal ICs
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE has announced the release of a reference design kit for Tanner analog/mixed-signal (AMS) software from the EDA segment of Siemens Digital Industries Software. The new kit is based on silicon-proven circuitry, providing full coverage of the flow to design and simulate analog and mixed-signal ICs. More complex designs, shorter time-to-market pressures, […]
Software tool helps designers place antennas in design
Antenova Ltd has created a new software tool to help designers place antennas in a wireless design. The tool displays the optimum position for embedded antennas on the PCB, depending upon the dimensions of the PCB and the specifications of the antennas. It places each individual antenna on the PCB in the best location for […]
Clound platform connects PCB design users with software, suppliers
Nexar is a cloud-based partner platform designed to connect the rapidly growing community of Altium 365 PCB design users and their companies with the software, suppliers, and manufacturers needed to transform ideas into smart & connected products. Electronics industry researchers estimate there are 31 billion internet-connected devices in the world today, with consumer demand growing […]