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RF PCB Design with AWR Software
Simulation and design flow technologies for high-frequency PCB development
Demand for increased functionality is driving more complex structures in modern high-
frequency PCBs designed for a range of specialized radar and communication applications.
Cadence
®
AWR Design Environment
®
software supports accurate modeling of PCB
transmission media from the RF-signal path to digital control and DC-bias lines. Circuit/
system and electromagnetic (EM) co-simulation provides first-pass design success with
complete PCB analysis of surface-mount components, interconnecting transmission lines,
and embedded and distributed passive elements, as well as EM verification. Design
automation supports a flexible workflow that operates as a standalone solution or part of an
enterprise-level PCB system.
RF PCB Design Advantage
Layout-driven schematic elements within the AWR Design
Environment platform enable designers to adaptively model
the RF signal path and create an electrical/physical design
with RF-aware elements ready for accurate simulation.
Cadence AWR
®
Microwave Office circuit simulation
software provides designers with rapid design entry/
editing that automatically resizes junction and disconti-
nuity models as circuits are tuned, optimized, or re-routed,
all without changing the schematic. Integrated EM
simulation technology supports a wide range of PCB
modeling needs and design flows.
