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Current best CAD Simulation software

Hi guys,

What's the current front-runner in terms of CAD software whether it be free or paid-for? Ideally I'd like something suitable for RF modeling in addition to the more mundane stuff.

Thanks.

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phaedrus
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For all electronics except the upper end of RF LTSpice is the best. It doesn't know things like stripline design.

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MooseFET

Try this

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a7yvm109gf5d1

If you are doing RF, then Microwave Office from AWR would be the place to go...

Charlie

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Charlie E.

Interesting, can it model inductors and coils?

Cheers

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Martin Riddle

Thanks for posting that.

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Thanks,
Fred.
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Fred Bartoli

Thanks, all.

Does anyone know the price of this software? I can find nothing about the cost on the AWR website; just a link to download an evaluation version which one assumes is crippled in some way or another.

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phaedrus

Like many commercial softwares, the price depends on who your are, and how much you can pay. Expect prices in the $10K area. The evaluation is (IIRC) a thirty day demo, which is not crippled exect in time. I hvae had several of these evaluations in the past, but then, I know one of their top AE's! (and so does Jim...)

Charlie

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Charlie E.

Yep! You, Brian and Mohi... I can always count on one of you to have an answer, or at least a starting point! Thanks for all you help! ...Jim Thompson

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Jim Thompson

Mart>Interesting, can it model inductors and coils?

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JeffM

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