Date: 18/05/2010

RF/microwave design software from Agilent featuring X-Parameters Technology

Agilent has released Genesys 2010, a new release of its RF/microwave design software. This software now includes nonlinear X-parameter simulation and modeling technology, thus enabling accurate and convenient RF nonlinear circuit and system designs.

X-parameters are the rigorous mathematical extension of familiar S-parameters for linear and nonlinear modeling. Genesys 2010 provides a cost-effective design environment in for deploying X-parameters. X-parameter modeling technology is fully integrated into the software simulator. This allows X-parameter models with load-pull impedance and bias dependence to be used in nonlinear circuit design or for co-simulation with the Genesys Spectrasys system simulator. This enables nonlinear circuits to be accurately tuned or optimized to meet system simulation specification in a single pass rather than depending upon batch creation of inaccurate circuit behavioral models that were used with disconnected system simulation.

"Genesys 2010 is the most powerful and reliable version of Genesys to date," said Dan Savio, R&D manager for Agilent's Genesys product line. "We achieved this goal by working closely with key customers during software development. This approach also ensured that the Genesys 2010 enhancements were implemented to the satisfaction and high standards of our customers."

Enhancements in Genesys 2010 include:

X-parameter nonlinear circuit and system simulation.
10-times-faster optimization and schematic update speed than the previous Genesys software release.
Improved schematic capture efficiency with precision copy-paste and increased node wiring gravity.
Intuitive simulation controls, error reporting and help documentation to make Genesys 2010 even easier to use.
Improved Momentum GX and GXF electromagnetic simulation with trapezoidal meshing for better speed and accuracy, but with reduced memory consumption.
Improved reliability and usability to reduce crashes and user annoyances in routine tasks.

Price: price starts at approximately US$4,300.

Availability: Now

For more information visit: www.agilent.com.