Applied Wave Research Inc. (AWR) has announced a new version of its flagship product, Microwave Office design suite. Built on the AWR high-frequency platform with its open design environment and unified data model, Microwave Office design suite offers ease-of-use, powerful technologies, and openness and interoperability, enabling integration with best-in-class tools for each part of the design process. With the acquisition of APLAC Solutions, RF simulation technology is now incorporated within the open AWR design environment. The latest product release delivers key productivity improvements to microwave designers.

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This latest version offers an integrated filter synthesis solution using Nuhertz Technologies' filter synthesis technology. High-frequency circuit designers can perform accurate filter synthesis from within the unified AWR design platform. The feature offers complete synthesis capability for passive, transmission line, active, switched capacitor, and digital filters, as well as two graphical user interfaces, one for the highly experienced user who requires advanced options and capabilities, and one for the mainstream user who needs ease of use. EM Socket II, AWR's second-generation electromagnetic (EM) open socket interface, supports visualizations for integrated third-party tools. All EM manipulation and visualization features that were a part of AWR's EMSight technology are now a part of the EM Socket II. This enables EM Socket integrators like Sonnet, Zeland and Optimal, to access current animations and E-field display.

The new features of the design suite include a unified and integrated EM and layout editor, eliminating the need for a separate EM editor by combining EM into schematics and layout. Other features include a new layout architecture for speed and capacity, faster HSPICE with support for larger arbitrary n-port devices, and ERC/DRC enhancements. Users will benefit from the new folder management feature for larger projects, improved reporting of simulation warnings and errors, and a license file-sensitive installer that simplifies administration of features.

For more information on product pricing and availability, visit www.appwave.com