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Cadence AWR Microwave Office (AXIEM)
Microwave circuit design software with the AXIEM planar method-of-moments solver and the Analyst 3D FEM solver.
| Vendor | Cadence · website |
|---|---|
| Method | MoM 2.5D (AXIEM), FEM (Analyst) |
| Geometry | 2.5D planar, 3D with Analyst |
| Platforms | Windows |
| GPU | Check vendor |
| Board import | Via Gerber or DXF |
| Price | Quote |
| Free option | No (trial on request) |
| Best for | Microwave circuits and MMIC/PCB layouts with integrated EM |
Strengths
- Tight circuit and EM integration
- Fast planar solver
Limits
- Windows only
- Sold on quote
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