Measurements:

  • S, Y, H, or Z parameters in tabular or graphical form.
  • Magnitude, Angle, VSWR, Noise Figure, Stability Factor, Maximum Available Gain, Noise Impedance or Admittance, Noise Reflection, dB, Real, Imaginary, Maximum Stable Gain, FETMODEL, 1 to 20 port output data.
  • User-defined measurements calculated and displayed.

Data Acquisition:

The MMICAD Linear Simulator interfaces directly with Anritsu and HP Vector Network Analyzers to allow S-parameter acquisition.

The data acquisition capabilities of the MMICAD Version 3 simulator allow measured S-parameters to be stored on disk or used directly in a real-time MMICAD linear circuit simulation. Standard features include: test jig de-embedding, time-delayed data acquisition using, for example, IEEE-488 controlled ovens for temperature control; automatic acquisition as a function of bias, with storage in auto-incrementing files, and facilities for device traceability.

Operating Modes:

MMICAD Version 3 supports the following operating modes:

  • Analysis Mode:
    Simulates circuits as a function of frequency.
  • Error Function Mode: Plots the circuit optimization error function as a function of parametric variation.
  • Variational Analysis Mode:
    Sweeps a parameter as a function of frequency over a specified range.
  • Parameter Mode:
    Simulates circuit as a function of some parameter (e.g. component value, bias point, transistor size, etc.)

  • Optimization Mode:
    Optimizes circuits to meet predefined goals.
  • Tune Mode:
    Manually vary a circuit element.
  • Yield Analysis Mode:
    Determine the circuit manufacturing yield.
  • Yield Sensitivity Analysis Mode:
    Determines the influence of circuit variables on manufacturing yield.

Compatibility with Previous Versions:

Backwards compatibility is maintained with the MMICAD Version 2 netlist format. Version 2 circuit files can be imported into Version 3. Separately, circuit files generated using Version 3 can be exported to Version 2. The import/export capabilities of Version 2 are retained (e.g. Touchstone® and PSPICE® file import and export.)

Pricing

Contact sales@optotek.com.