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What is Microwave Office?

Microwave Office serves as a comprehensive platform for designing a wide array of RF passive components such as filters, couplers, and attenuators, in addition to active devices that operate under small-signal (AC) conditions, including low noise and buffer amplifiers. Its linear architecture facilitates the simulation of S-parameters (Y/Z/H/ABCD), small-signal gain, linear stability, noise figure, return loss, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), and it is enhanced with functionalities like real-time tuning, optimization, and yield analysis. Each E-series portfolio of Microwave Office includes synchronized schematic and layout editors, 2D and 3D visualizers, and a vast collection of libraries containing high-frequency distributed transmission models as well as RF models for surface-mount vendor components that come with footprints. Furthermore, it supports measurement-based simulations and RF plotting features. The Microwave Office PCB variant further augments the design experience by allowing for both linear and nonlinear RF circuit design through the sophisticated APLAC HB simulator, which boasts powerful multi-rate HB, transient-assisted HB, and time-variant simulation engines for thorough RF/microwave circuit analysis. This comprehensive suite of tools empowers engineers to innovate in RF design while effectively optimizing their development processes, ultimately fostering greater efficiency and creativity in their projects. As a result, Microwave Office not only streamlines workflows but also enhances the overall quality of the designs produced.

What is KiCad EDA?

The schematic editor enables users to create an unlimited number of designs without encountering any paywalls for additional features. With an integrated schematic editor and a comprehensive library of schematic symbols, you can quickly embark on your design projects. You can craft professional-grade PCB layouts featuring as many as 32 copper layers. KiCad now boasts a push-and-pull router capable of routing differential pairs while interactively adjusting trace lengths. Additionally, KiCad offers a 3D viewer that allows you to examine your design on an interactive canvas, giving you the ability to rotate and pan to observe details that may be challenging to discern in a 2D view. There are multiple rendering options available, allowing you to modify the board's appearance or selectively hide and reveal certain elements. The schematic capture process in KiCad is both rapid and effective, equipped with all necessary tools to facilitate this task. The user interface emphasizes productivity, making it easy to work efficiently. Furthermore, large designs can be organized into hierarchical subsheets, ensuring that complexity knows no bounds. This flexibility allows for the creation of intricate designs tailored to various needs.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

AWR Design Environment Platform
Pop!_OS
Quilter

Integrations Supported

AWR Design Environment Platform
Pop!_OS
Quilter

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Cadence Design Systems

Company Location

United States

Company Website

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

Company Facts

Organization Name

KiCad EDA

Date Founded

2007

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.kicad.org

Categories and Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Categories and Features

Electrical Design

CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

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