Date: 23/09/2009

AXIEM 3D planar electromagnetic analysis software version 2009 from AWR

AWR has announced the performance enhancements of its AXIEM 3D planar electromagnetic (EM) analysis software that increase the software's speed, accuracy, and capacity. AXIEM's proprietary solver and meshing algorithms have made it possible to migrate EM analysis from a back-end, post-verification tool to an upfront design diagnostic solution.

The key enhancements of AXIEM include,

Supports 64-bit PC platforms, which makes it possible to solve designs with over a 100,000 unknowns far faster than with 32-bit operating systems.
Expanded support for multi-core configurations that further reduces simulation time
Loss model improvements that deliver more robust data at low frequencies
Extensive sources/ports and de-embedding options that provide better flexibility and accuracy

The AXIEM offer advantages for the EM analysis of planar components such as RF printed circuit boards (PCBs) and modules, low-temperature, co-fired ceramic (LTCC) packages, monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), and RF integrated circuits (RFICs).

Testimonials from companies such as Mimix Broadband and Legrand reveal that when AXIEM is part of the Microwave Office design flow, productivity gains are significant. "We were unable to analyze our entire MMIC structure using any other EM solver, and ultimately turned to AWR. The benefits provided by AXIEM open up new vistas in millimeter-wave design for Mimix," said Dr. Simon Mahon of Mimix Broadband. Vincent Grigis of Legrand noted that "AXIEM simulation results proved to be highly accurate when compared to measured results, so we're excited by its potential to cut our design time, streamline our flow, and positively impact our bottom line."

Availability: Available to qualified customers

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