EDA Software Revs Up MMIC Design Flow

Advanced Design System (ADS) 2003A, the newest version of the company's communications EDA software, is said to offer the industry's most complete front-to-back MMIC design flow solution. It provides engineers creating microwave designs with an integrated environment for schematic capture, simulation, analysis and layout, as well as connection solutions to the company's instrumentation. ADS 2003A embraces new modeling technology, design kit infrastructure support, and physical design capabilities and supports Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, HP-UX 11.0 and Solaris 7/8/9 operating systems. The EDA software has a starting price of about $8,400 and is expected to be available in May. For more information, contact AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, Test and Measurement Org, Santa Clara, CA. (800) 452-4844.