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    2010 IMS Edition

    www.awrcorp.com | www.awr.tv

    Cover Story: Seeds o Change

    MicroApps Schedule AWR 2010 Release Product Overview

    Product Focus: AXIEM Evolution

    Success Story: Acreo

    Success Story: Multitest

    Article: Nonlinear Behavioral Models

    News Flash: AWR CEO Dane Collins Elected to

    EDAC Board o Directors

    News Flash: AWR Graduate Git Initiative

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    Welcome to Sun n y Ca liforn ia!

    Cover Story

    Seeds of Change

    Sherry Hess, Vice President o Marketing, AWR

    AWRs new ad, Ideas Grow Faster in

    the Right Environment graces the ront

    o our 2010 AWR Magazine that you

    are now holding. The sprout represents

    AWRs corporate culture in so many

    ways: innovation, spawning new ideas,

    the right environment or growth and

    creativity, seeds o change

    The economy is on the road to recovery,

    and smart businesses have been laying

    the groundwork and sowing the seeds

    o change in anticipation o a uture ar

    dierent rom beore the downturn.

    AWR has weathered the economic

    turbulence well (we just announced our

    13th consecutive year o record reve-

    nues), certainly better than others in our

    industry. One reason? You! Or should Isay the trust you have in AWR. Custom-

    er trust is a huge competitive advantage

    at AWR. We hope that you know you can

    trust us and that you know rom experi-

    ence that we dont just sell a product,

    we provide improved productivity, aster

    time-to-market, more bang or the buck.

    Ideas grow aster in the right environ-

    mentYes. O course they do. AWRs

    sotware enables you, our valued cus-

    tomer, to ocus on your ideas, growing

    them into winning products. And be-

    cause our environment runs easily and

    efciently and is constantly enhanced

    with our own innovative, next-generation

    technologies, it allows you to think cre-

    atively and explore design possibilities.

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    AWR was ounded on innovation, and

    our drive to deliver the technologies

    today that you need not only or today

    but or tomorrows designs as well.

    Our core competencies, innovation andservice, have helped our customers

    get through the hard times, and will be

    the environment that enables them to

    sprout the ideas they need to be com-

    petitive in the uture.

    Knowing that ideas grow aster in the

    right environment, AWR has, as usual,

    been busy sprouting ideas into new

    technologies thats part o our upcom-

    ing 2010 sotware release - Microwave

    Ofce, Visual System Simulator, and

    AXIEM. Weve included a sneak peek in

    the pages o this magazine, as well as on

    the AWR website atwww.awrcorp.com.

    Enjoy IMS 2010!

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    IMS 2010AWR EVENTS AT IMS

    MICROAPPS SCHEDULE

    Date and Time: Title and Company:

    Tuesday, May 25

    09:30

    Multi-chip Module Design Challenges

    Josh Moore, Dustin Hoekstra

    AWR Corp.

    Tuesday, May 25

    10:10

    Nonlinear Co-simulation with Real-time Channel Measurements for PCB Signal Integrity

    Mike Heimlich, Khaled Nikro, Harry MomjianMacquarie University; AWR Corp.; Anritsu Corp.

    Tuesday, May 25

    10:30

    Causality Considerations for Multi-Gigabit StatEye Analysis

    Michael Heimlich, Scott Wedge

    AWR Corp.; Synopsys, Inc.

    Tuesday, May 25

    13:10

    System-Level Component Models for RF EDA

    Jiang Liu, Lawrence DunleavyModelithics, Inc.

    Tuesday, May 25

    13:30

    Multi-Rate Harmonic Balance for Non-Linear Simulation

    Josh Moore, John Dunn

    AWR Corp.

    Tuesday, May 25

    14:10

    PA Design Inclusive of Load-Pull Analysis

    Josh Moore, Dustin HoekstraAWR Corp.

    Tuesday, May 25

    14:30

    Online Design Environment Provides Interactive Datasheets for Small Signal RF Transistors

    Allows Users to Generate Custom Datasheets for a Variety of Operating Conditions

    Sherry Hess, Uwe Knorr, Ronald ThissenAWR Corp.; Transim Technology Corp; NXP Semiconductors

    Tuesday, May 25

    14:50

    Using AWRs iFilter Wizard to Effi ciently Synthesize Lumped & Distributed Filters

    Mark Saffi an

    AWR Corp.

    Tuesday, May 25

    16:30

    Single Chip LNA Using High Q Inductors on a Silicon-on-Sapphire Process

    Duncan Widman, Yash Moghe

    AWR Corp.; Sapphicon Semiconductor

    Wednesday, May 26

    11:30

    A New Approach for Nonlinear Behavioral Modeling

    Darren McCarthy, Johannes Benedikt

    Tektronix Inc.; Mesuro Limited

    Wednesday, May 26

    12:30

    A Methodical Approach to Analyzing and Understanding the Performance of a LTE System

    Joel Kirshman

    AWR Corp.

    Wednesday, May 26

    14:50

    The Use of Computer Clusters and Spectral and Domain Decomposition

    in 3D FEM Analysis

    John DeFord, John Dunn

    AWR Corp.

    Thursday, May 27

    09:30

    Test & Measurement Migration to Integrated Simulation, Test & Measurement

    for M&RF Design

    Jon Leitner

    Rohde & Schwarz

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    Whats New in the AWR 2010 ReleaseProduct

    Update

    MICROWAVE OFFICE DESIGN ENVIRONMENT

    Nonlinear Behavioral Modeling

    Nonlinear behavioral model support or Agilents X-parameters,

    Mesuros Cardi model and more. Read Nonlinear Behavioral Models

    article in this magazine or more inormation!

    MRHB

    Multi-rate harmonic balance (MRHB) technology was frst introduced

    in 2009 and developed specifcally or customers with spectrally

    rich simulations (transceivers, system on chip, module, etc.). MRHB

    dramatically increases the speed and reduces the computer memory

    required to perorm steady-state analysis o complex nonlinear systemswith multiple signal sources and the 2010 release delivers even aster

    simulation time and greater reduction in memory.

    Constant Compression/Constant Output Power Simulation

    Great or PA designers, this new eature takes advantage o advanced

    APLAC capabilities enabling compression to be computed rom linear

    gain region or max gain region (i.e. gain expansion).

    Linear Stability Analysis

    Normalized determinant unction (NDF) and stability envelope

    measurement now available! And whats more, they oer a more

    comprehensive solution than standard stability metrics or Gamma Probes.

    Connectivity Tracer

    Seeing is believing! The ability to highlight all nets or user selected nets

    and locate short or open circuits visually with ease is priceless. Check

    out a live demo or AWR.TV video o this new eature!

    Connectivity Tracer iFilter

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    Lots and lots o enhancements and updates

    have been rolled into AWRs 2010 release o

    its sotware including Microwave Ofce, VSS

    and AXIEM. Highlights o the new and exciting

    additions in the 2010 release are presented here.

    MICROWAVE OFFICE PLUG-N-PLAY MODULES

    iFilter (lumped and distributed flter synthesis)

    The iFilter intuitive user interace enables designers to quickly and easily

    design flters, connect them directly to circuitry, and make optimization

    trade-os that positively impact their designs. iFilter technology,

    which was developed specifcally or synthesis o lumped-element and

    distributed flters, runs seamlessly as a module within Microwave Ofce!

    AWR Connected or Cadence Allegro

    Now PCB layouts can be directly imported rom Cadence Allegro. The

    schematic is created so that the resulting S-parameters are automatically

    wired to components and ull dielectric stackup is transerred ready or

    EM extraction with AWRs ACE or AXIEM technology.

    AXIEM 3D PLANAR EM SIMULATOR

    Antennas

    All the existing benefts o AXIEM (larger problems, aster solve

    times, etc.) and now or antennae too! Works with existing antenna

    measurements, new antenna gain measurements. Read AXIEM

    Evolution article in this magazine or more inormation!

    VSS - VISUAL SYSTEM SIMULATOR SOFTWARE

    Advanced Amplifer Behavioral Model - Time Delay Neural Network

    (TDNN)

    PA designers rejoice! TDNN now enables memory eect modeling in

    VSS & MWO (thru the use o a model extraction wizard in MWO).

    Turbo Decoders

    Supports turbo codes used in 3G/4G standards, such as cdma2000,

    IS856, WiMAX, and LTE. Library includes components that can be used

    or decoding o custom turbo codes too!

    Product

    Update

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    AWR Connected for Cadence Allegro

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    Dr. John Dunn, Senior Engineer, AWR

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    We were unable to EM this entire structure

    using any other EM solver and turned to AWR

    to give it a try. The insights gained as unveiled

    by AXIEM opens up new vistas in mm-wave

    design for Mimix.

    Dr. Simon Mahon, Director of MMIC Design

    Mimix Broadband, Inc.

    Product Focus: AXIEM Evolution

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    AXIEM No bounds!(2010)

    The latest version o AXIEM continues

    to win new users and expand its mar-

    ket presence. The AWR 2010 release

    o AXIEM now has no bounds--literally!

    Antenna capabilities are today part and

    parcel o AXIEM and are quickly becom-

    ing an indispensable tool or designers

    o antennas.

    AXIEM v2010 is ideal or large, planar,

    antenna designs, or example, arrays

    with a large number o elements. De-

    signers can fnally study eects such as

    scan blindness, which can only be seen

    by simulating the ull array. Traditionally,

    the matrix solve in planar EM solvers

    is o the order N3, where N is the

    number o unknowns. By comparison,

    AXIEMs ast solver technology scales

    as the order o Nln(N). So to illustrate,i a designer increases the number

    o antennas by a actor o 10, the

    traditional solver will take 1000 times

    longer to simulate (think 1000 min-

    utes), whereas AXIEM would only need

    35 times to do it (think 35 minutes to

    solve). Post processing eatures have

    been added so that the user can visual-

    ize traditional antenna pattern measure-

    ments or linear, circular, and elliptical

    polarizations, and current patterns onthe antennas.

    In less than three years, AXIEM has

    achieved wide customer adoption and

    has benchmarked better than other EM

    tools that have been on the market or

    decades. This year AWR is taking the

    AXIEM Challenge to Japan, a country

    renown or pushing EM to the limit with

    the toughest o design problems.

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    Vivaldi antenna in AXIEM.

    The power and speed of AWRs new AXIEM

    3D planar EM software made it possible to

    accurately and efciently simulate the entire

    structure of very complex NDPA MMIC.

    Chuck Campbell, Fellow

    TriQuint Semiconductor

    AXIEM 2010 KEY FEATURES

    Seamless integration with Microwave Ofce and Analog Ofce sotware

    Proprietary ull-wave planar EM solver technology

    Advanced hybrid meshing technology

    Numerous source/excitations including auto-calibrated internal ports

    Parametric studies, optimization, and tuning

    3D visualization and animation

    Support or 64-bit PC platorm and multi-core confgurations

    Antenna capabilities

    Works with existing antenna measurements

    New antenna gain measurements

    And all the AXIEM benefts (larger problems, aster solve times, etc.)

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    Product

    Update

    MICROWAVE OFFICE DESIGN ENVIRONMENT

    Nonlinear Behavioral Modeling

    Nonlinear behavioral model support or Agilents X-parameters,

    Mesuros Cardi model and more. Read Nonlinear Behavioral Models

    article in this magazine or more inormation!

    MRHB

    Multi-rate harmonic balance (MRHB) technology was frst introduced

    in 2009 and developed specifcally or customers with spectrally

    rich simulations (transceivers, system on chip, module, etc.). MRHB

    dramatically increases the speed and reduces the computer memory

    required to perorm steady-state analysis o complex nonlinear systemswith multiple signal sources and the 2010 release delivers even aster

    simulation time and greater reduction in memory.

    Constant Compression/Constant Output Power Simulation

    Great or PA designers, this new eature takes advantage o advanced

    APLAC capabilities enabling compression to be computed rom linear

    gain region or max gain region (i.e. gain expansion).

    Linear Stability Analysis

    Normalized determinant unction (NDF) and stability envelope

    measurement now available! And whats more, they oer a more

    comprehensive solution than standard stability metrics or Gamma Probes.

    Connectivity Tracer

    Seeing is believing! The ability to highlight all nets or user selected nets

    and locate short or open circuits visually with ease is priceless. Check

    out a live demo or AWR.TV video o this new eature!

    Connectivity Tracer iFilter

    Customer Success Story

    Customer Background

    Acreo AB, Kista, Sweden, refnes and

    transers research results into industrially

    viable products and processes in the

    felds o electronics and optics. With

    operations in Kista, Norrkping, and

    Hudiksvall, Acreo is active in printed

    electronics, industrial nano and

    microtechnology, photonics, quantum

    well inrared photodetector (QWIP)

    technology, sysem integration, and

    relations business services.

    ISO9001 certifed, Acreo operates

    clean room acilities or thin-flm and

    volume printing production. The company

    employs more than 150 people, the

    majority o whom hold engineering and

    post-graduate level degrees.

    The Design Challenge

    The need or higher capacities within

    Internet inrastructure is driving the

    demand or network architectures capable

    o supporting 100Gb/s Ethernet (IP)

    based trafc.

    One such bandwidth-efcient technology

    being explored is sub-carrier multiplexing

    (SCM), where quadrature modulated

    (QAM) signals on dierent carrier

    requencies are combined and

    subsequently encoded onto an optical

    carrier. This transceiver approach

    capitalizes on the increasing speed o

    silicon technology (65nm complementary

    metal oxide semiconductor CMOS process

    on HR-SOI substrate) to perorm more

    o the signal processing in the electrical

    domain beore converting to light.

    AWR Solution

    We needed to

    create a SCM

    transceiver

    link suitable

    or 100Gb/s

    transmission.

    The system-level

    development o aSCM transceiver link

    was modeled within

    AWRs Visual System

    Simulator. This

    RF system model

    enabled us to assess

    the inuence o component perormance in the electrical domain, particularly

    non-linearity and noise, with respect to the SCM link perormance requirements.

    The design o critical component building blocks in the 65nm CMOS SOI process

    such as IQ modulators, power combiners, and low noise amplifers (LNAs) or

    the SCM transceiver, were done at the circuit level. The perormance o thesecomponents was then assessed in the VSS system simulation environment to

    investigate the capabilities o CMOS or next generation optical networking with

    the SCM architecture.

    Using Visual System Simulator together with Matlab to create the RF system

    model proved to be a straightorward task. said Lars Pettersson, research

    engineer at Acreo. The exibility, ease-o-use, and open platorm o Visual

    System Simulator was a very positive eature. Visual System Simulator gave a

    good understanding o how group delay variations aected the whole system

    perormance and we were able to optimize the system using this knowledge.

    Acreo Uses Visual System Simulator to Successfully

    Optimize System Performance of Complex UWB Transceiver

    2-Carrier SCM transceiver link simulation block diagrams and

    simulation results in Visual System Simulator.

    VSS gives us a deeper

    understanding of system aspects.

    Its exibility and open platform

    means parameter optimization can

    quickly and easily be done. With

    VSS we were able to successfully

    realize our system.

    Lars Pettersson, Research Engineer

    Acreo ABwww.acreo.se

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    Using AWRs ACE technology,

    Multitest is able to accurately and

    efciently simulate PCB interfaces

    prior to fabrication. This gives our

    customers the condence they

    need before they even receive our

    hardware.

    Ryan Satrom, Signal Integrity EngineerMultitest

    www.multitest.com

    Customer Success Story

    Customer Background

    Multitest is one o the worlds leading

    suppliers o test equipment or

    semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs).

    It markets test handlers, contactors, and

    automatic test equipment (ATE) printed

    circuit boards (PCBs), which are used

    or the unctional test o individual chips.

    They act as a mechanical and electrical

    interace between the semiconductor

    and the actual tester with the test

    sotware. A high throughput rate,

    measurement accuracy to the thousandth

    o a millimeter, precision temperature

    accuracy, and the latest in measurement

    and production technology are all

    important actors.

    The Design Challenge

    Multitests main customers are

    multinational manuacturers o

    semiconductors who insist on the highest

    quality standards in their products.

    In order to ensure this high quality,

    the company provides its clients with

    highly innovative test handling solutions,

    custom-tailored to ft individual needs and

    requirements. Because high throughput

    rate and accuracy are critical, Multitest

    uses AWRs Microwave Ofce with ACE

    (automated circuit extraction) to simulate

    and optimize its PCB designs simply,

    accurately, and efciently.

    AWR Solution

    Microwave Ofce enabled us to readily

    create libraries or several dierent PCB

    stackups (various numbers o layers and

    thicknesses) characterized previously in

    3D EM. Within each o these libraries,

    via models were linked to .s2p fles that

    were simulated in a 3D simulator. Proper

    via modeling (thru-hole and back-drilled)

    is a critical component to accurate PCB

    simulations. With the ACE technology

    enabled within AWRs Microwave Ofce

    sotware, we were able to leverage the

    ease, simplicity, and efciency o ACE,and the Microwave Ofce user interace

    or that matter, to successully simulate

    any board desired while maintaining

    appropriate via models as well.

    AWRs Microwave Ofce sotware with

    its ACE innovation simplifed a job that

    used to take many hours into one that

    is more streamlined -- completed in

    signifcantly less time.

    Microwave Ofce Software with ACE Technology Dramatically Cuts

    Simulation Times of Multitests High-performance IC Test Boards

    Why did you choose AWR?

    We chose AWR sotware or several

    reasons:

    1) The user-riendly interace o the

    sotware makes it easy to learn

    2) PCB layout importing is

    straightorward and robust

    3) ACE is accurate and ast, giving us a

    quick design turnaround

    For these reasons and more, AWRs

    Microwave Ofce eaturing ACE is a

    winning combination or the design o

    Multitests high-perormance PCB test

    boards. Personally, Ive seen some

    designs realize more than 50% saving in

    simulation time (including set-up steps)

    by adopting this methodology.

    Analysis of routing strategy is

    straightforward with ACE: if layout is

    tuned, the RF model is automatically

    updated and simulated. Image shows

    Multitests test board routing layout

    and simulation results.

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    The OpenWave Forum (OWF)

    INTRODUCTION

    The concept o using behavioral models

    in nonlinear simulations has existed or

    20 years or more but only recently hav

    advances in measurement technology

    (improved arbitrary signal generation

    and sampling techniques) allowed

    practical implementation to become

    a reality. The OWF aims to ensureusability o these new models in large-

    signal simulations, regardless o the

    measurement and modeling techniques

    that are used.

    OWF BENEFITS

    The OWF is an alliance o RF and

    microwave frms that seek to

    collaborate, create, and promote a

    unifed and transparent data exchange

    ormat or large-signal simulations,

    measurements, and models.

    For a current list o OWF members, to

    learn more and/or to join: go to

    www.openwaveorum.org

    Nonlinear Behavioral Models New Methods forNonlinear Device Characterization

    Background

    Linear and nonlinear device models are the building blocks o most RF and microwave

    designs. S-parameters are oten used to represent linear devices. As a black-boxmodel, they can easily be obtained using a vector network analyzer and distributed

    or simulation. S-parameters use superposition to equate the linear relationship

    between incident and reected waves at all o the devices ports. Nonlinear devices,

    however, distort waveorms such that their behavior cannot be represented through

    superposition or S-parameters. Fortunately, recent developments in measurement and

    modeling technology have ocused on technology-independent, measurement-based

    black box models.

    Current Approaches Presented at IMS

    Agilent (IMS Booth #924)

    Develops Agilents X-parameters, which are included in its N5242 nonlinear

    vector network analyzer or large-signal measurements and Advanced Design

    System sotware, and are applicable to large and small-signal conditions and or

    linear and nonlinear components. X-parameters are a mathematical superset o

    S-parameters and reduce to S-parameters in the small-signal region.

    Anritsu & HFE Sagl (IMS Booth #2910)

    Provide state-o-the-art active load pull tuners, ultra-low-loss couplers and

    harmonic phase standard (HPS) designed to operate with the VectorStar VNA.

    The nonlinear load pull system oers multiple behavioral analysis data including

    polyharmonic inormation representing current and voltage waveorms under

    large-signal conditions.

    Rohde & Schwarz & NMDG (IMS Booth #2519)

    Oer NMDGs ICE platorm that employs an R&S VNA (or VNAs and high

    requency oscilloscopes rom other vendors) to characterize nonlinear

    components under real lie signal conditions and to produce S-unction models.

    These S-unctions accurately predict harmonic and modulation behavior o

    the device under test and can be used within ICE or an external simulation

    environment.

    Tektronix & Mesuro (IMS Booth #1033)

    Deliver a characterization system to provide polyharmonic IV tables using

    arbitrary harmonic impedances. The data is used to populate the Cardi Model,

    developed by Cardi University, providing an accurate behavioral model at powers

    o hundreds o watts at microwave requencies.

    Speak with AWR to learn more about these nonlinear behavioral modeling approaches

    and Microwave Ofce compatibility. A complete white paper on this topic written by

    AWRs Malcolm Edwards is available on www.awrcorp.com/mwo and more closely

    examines the dierent nonlinear models and measurement systems available today

    and how they can be used with Microwave Ofce, a leading high-requency design

    environment rom AWR Corporation.

    OPENWAVE FORUM

    AWRS SUPPORT OF POLYHARMONIC DISTORTION AND

    NONLINEAR BEHAVIORAL MODELS

    Linear and nonlinear device models are the building blocks of most RF and

    microwave designs. S-parameters are often used to represent linear devices. As a

    black-box model, they can easily be obtained using a vector network analyzer and

    distributed for simulation. S-parameters use superposition to equate the linear

    relationship between incident and reflected waves at all of the devices ports.

    Nonlinear devices, however, distort waveforms such that their behavior cannot be

    represented through superposition or S-parameters.

    Historically, nonlinear devices have been represented in simulation by compact

    empirical or analytical SPICE models that operate in the time domain. Todays

    high-frequency circuit simulators analyze the linear portions of the network in the

    frequency domain and the nonlinear components in the time domain, resolving the

    two through an iterative technique called harmonic balance.

    The process of developing a compact model, be it empirical or analytical, is costly,

    time consuming, and potentially exposes the device makers intellectual property.

    More importantly, since most compact model parameters are extracted from

    linear 50 ohm S-parameters and DC IV (static and pulsed) data, their ability to

    predict behavior under extreme nonlinear conditions or non-50 ohm terminations

    may be questionable. The cost of model development is not trivial, and the

    resulting quality and availability varies among integrated device manufacturers.

    This situation presents the high-frequency circuit designer with a bit of a dilemma.

    Fortunately, recent developments in measurement and modeling technology have

    focused on technology-independent, measurement-based black box models. This

    white paper examines the different nonlinear models and measurement systems

    available today and how they can be used with Microwave Office, a leading

    high-frequency design environment from AWR Corporation.

    CHARACTERIZING NONLINEAR DEVICES

    Nonlinear models are most often used to describe the behavior of transistors,

    including the large-signal regime where power amplifiers and mixers operate.

    Large-signal computer models for devices are continually evolving in order to

    keep up with changes in semiconductor technology. To attempt standardization

    of model parameters used in different simulators, an industry working group

    of semiconductor vendor companies and EDA vendor companies called the

    Compact Model Council (CMC), has been formed to choose, maintain, and

    promote the use of standard models. An elusive goal in such modeling is

    prediction of next-generation circuit performance and the identification of

    technical direction for developing models capable of such predictions.

    This requires the selection of operating conditions that define the nonlinear

    characteristics of devices, the nonlinear equations that replicate this behavior,

    and extraction of the parameters to be used in these model equations. An

    obvious alternative to using standard or evolving compact models to address the

    next-generation of devices would be to simply use the measured data directly, as

    is the case for S-parameters and linear devices.

    Malcolm EdwardsAWR [email protected]

    AWR

    Nonlinear Modeling

    White Paper

    AWRs support of PolyHarmonic Distorti

    and Nonlinear Behavioral Models, white

    by Malcolm Edwards. (Found on the CD)

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    AWR Graduate Gift

    Initiative

    AWR Graduate Git Initiative provides

    qualifed 2010 graduates a ully-unctional

    1-year term license ree or its popular

    Microwave Ofce and Visual System

    Simulator (VSS) sotware suites - inclu-

    sive o AXIEM 3D planar EM sotware.

    The goal o the initiative is to give gradu-

    ating electrical engineering students a

    career head start by providing hands-on

    exposure to AWRs high-requency design

    sotware.

    Working with universities worldwide to

    empower students with access to RF/Mi-

    crowave sotware tools, AWRs Preerred

    University Program was launched in

    direct response to industry and academia

    expressing the need or students to have

    access to these tools prior to graduation

    and entering the job market.

    With the increasing demand or

    wireless-enabled devices and the de-

    crease in microwave and RF engineering

    graduates, tomorrows designers will

    need to work harder and smarter, said

    Sherry Hess, vice president o market-

    ing at AWR. Making our design tools

    available to these graduates is one o

    the goals o our program and is part o

    our commitment to making engineering

    students more attractive to industry by

    helping them become profcient with the

    actual tools o the trade.

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    News Flash

    1

    AWR CEO Dane Collins

    Elected to EDAC Board of

    Directors

    AWR CEO Dane Collins has been elected

    to the Electronic Design Automation Con-

    sortium (EDAC) board o directors. The

    EDA Consortium is an international as-

    sociation o over 100 companies develop-

    ing EDA tools and services or the design

    o electronics that enable the Inormation

    Age, including communications, comput-

    ers, space technology, medical and indus-

    trial equipment, and consumer electron-

    ics. The EDA Consortium seeks to identiy

    and address issues that are common to

    its members and the customer commu-

    nity that the member companies serve.

    A part o the EDA abric or 22 years,

    Mr. Collins possesses a broad perspec-

    tive spanning job unctions rom inte-

    grated circuit (IC) designer and EDA tool

    developer to corporate executive, as well

    as company environments rom small

    startups like EEso, High Level Design

    Systems, and AWR, to big corporations

    (both commercial and military) like

    Cadence and General Dynamics.

    I am pleased to have been elected to

    serve on the EDAC board o directors and

    contribute my many years o engineering

    and executive experience to the organiza-

    tion, stated Mr. Collins. I intend to make

    it a priority to bring together the members

    o our industry in a spirit o cooperation

    in order to work towards fnding solutions

    and strategies that address the common

    problems acing us and our customers

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    USA

    Corporate Headquarters

    AWR Corporation1960 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 430

    El Segundo, CA 90245

    +1 310 726 3000

    +1 310 726 3005 (ax)

    Japan

    AWR Japan KK

    Level 5, 711 Building

    7-11-18 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku

    Tokyo 160-0023 Japan

    +81 3 5937 4803

    Korea

    AWR Korea Co. Ltd.

    B-1412, Intellige-ll, 24 Jeongia-dong,

    bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,

    Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 463-811

    +82 31 603 7772

    UK

    AWR UK

    2 Hunting Gate

    Hitchin, Herts

    SG4 0TJ, UK

    +44 (0) 1462 428 428

    Finland

    AWR APLAC

    Lars Sonckin kaari 16

    FI-02600 Espoo, Finland

    +358 10 834 5900

    France

    AWR France140 Avenue Champs Elysees

    75008 Paris, France

    +33 1 70 36 19 63

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