SANTA CLARA, CA – Agilent Technologies Inc. introduces Advanced Design System (ADS) 2009 Update 1, the industry’s first complete front-to-back solution for MMIC and RF module design.
 
The release integrates wireless standards-based design verification libraries, 3D EM analysis, X-Parameter simulation and statistical design and yield optimization.
 
Designers can stay within the design and simulation platform of choice for the entire design cycle, eliminating the need for separate, time-consuming point tools.
 
Features include an X-Parameter simulation model generator, delivering fast, drop-in useable and accurate nonlinear behavioral models; integrated planar and 3D EM simulation and analysis, allowing designers to account for EM effects from packages and interconnects without import/export of data or models; and an MMIC layout personality, allowing one-click access to MMIC layout functions.
 
In addition, designers can interactively modify settings in real time using the Optimization Cockpit.