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Keysight ADS (Momentum, RFPro)
RF circuit design environment; Momentum simulates planar layouts with a 2.5D method of moments, combined with circuit simulation.
| Vendor | Keysight Technologies · website |
|---|---|
| Method | MoM 2.5D (Momentum), FEM (RFPro) |
| Geometry | 2.5D planar, 3D with FEM |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| GPU | Check vendor |
| Board import | Via Gerber or ODB++ |
| Price | Quote |
| Free option | No (trial on request) |
| Best for | RF circuit designers who already use ADS for amplifiers and filters |
Strengths
- Layout EM and circuit simulation together
- Fast on planar structures
Limits
- 2.5D: limited for antennas with a finite ground or a nearby enclosure
- Sold on quote
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