NI (formerly AWR Corporation) has announced the immediate availability of the latest release of NI AWR Design Environment™ high-frequency software, inclusive of Microwave Office, Analog Office, Visual System Simulator™ (VSS), Analyst™ and AXIEM for the design of MMICs, RF PCBs, RFICs, microwave modules, communication systems, radar systems, antennas and more.
This release (11.03/.04) has more than 100 improvements, enhancements and user interface changes are contained within this release.
Some of the Highlights include:
- New VSS RF block: DHYB_22 (ideal 2-input, 2-output, 180-degree coupler)
- Schematic editor speed up for loading large element projects
- New script to generate an MDIF file from S-parameter files
- APLAC multi-rate harmonic balance simulation technology for linear circuits
- Analyst support of dielectrics with relative permittivity/permeability > 0 but < 1
- Analyst meshing improvements
- Numerous other use-model (ease-of-use and productivity enhancing) improvements
You can download the complete release document for V11 here, to learn about additional features.