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Description

The MPLAB® Mindi™ Analog Simulator streamlines the process of circuit design and mitigates associated risks by allowing users to simulate analog circuits before moving on to hardware prototyping. Utilizing a SIMetrix/SIMPLIS simulation environment, this tool offers the flexibility of employing SPICE or piecewise linear modeling, catering to a broad spectrum of simulation requirements. In addition to its robust simulation capabilities, the interface incorporates exclusive model files from Microchip, enabling accurate modeling of specific Microchip analog components alongside standard circuit devices. This versatile simulation tool can be easily installed and operated on your local PC, ensuring that once it is downloaded, an Internet connection is unnecessary for its operation. Consequently, users benefit from quick and precise analog circuit simulations that do not rely on external servers, enhancing the overall efficiency of the design process. Users can confidently run simulations directly on their computers, experiencing the reliability and speed that comes with offline capabilities.

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

Has API No 

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 No 
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 Yes 
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

Microchip Technology

Founded

1989

Country

United States

Website

www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tools-tools-and-software/embedded-software-center/mplab-mindi-analog-simulator

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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