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Introducing our complimentary DesignSpark PCB, a tool designed to enhance your company's design possibilities and foster greater innovation. This exceptional software is powered by a robust engine that facilitates the creation of schematics and the design of PCB layouts and boards. With a variety of no-cost design tools and resources at your disposal, you can take your most brilliant concepts to the production stage seamlessly. Whether you need a tool dedicated to design, a wealth of technical resources, or a complete design ecosystem, our comprehensive suite integrates effortlessly into your existing workflow. Enjoy the freedom to craft your schematics without restrictions on size or the number of sheets, allowing for maximum creativity. You can utilize an unlimited number of layers in your upcoming PCB design, with no caps on the number of nodes, pads, or connections. The only limitation is that your PCB cannot exceed dimensions of 1m by 1m, ensuring you have ample space to bring your ideas to life. This adaptability empowers designers to push boundaries and explore new possibilities without concern for constraints.

Description

Microwave Office facilitates the design of various RF passive components, including filters, couplers, and attenuators, along with active devices functioning under small-signal (AC) conditions, such as low noise and buffer amplifiers. Its linear configuration allows for the simulation of S-parameters (Y/Z/H/ABCD), small-signal gain, linear stability, noise figure, return loss, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), complemented by features like real-time tuning, optimization, and yield analysis. Each E-series Microwave Office portfolio encompasses synchronous schematic and layout editors, 2D and 3D viewers, and extensive libraries featuring high-frequency distributed transmission models, as well as surface-mount vendor component RF models complete with footprints. Additionally, it offers measurement-based simulations and RF plotting capabilities. Microwave Office PCB further enhances the design process by enabling both linear and nonlinear RF circuit design through the advanced APLAC HB simulator, which provides powerful multi-rate HB, transient-assisted HB, and time-variant simulation engines for comprehensive RF/microwave circuit analysis. This extensive toolset empowers engineers to push the boundaries of RF design and streamline their development workflows effectively.

API Access

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWR Design Environment Platform No 

Integrations

AWR Design Environment Platform Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DesignSpark

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-software

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cadence Design Systems

Country

United States

Website

www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/rf-microwave-design/awr-design-environment-platform.html

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

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