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Sonnet Suites
High-accuracy planar solver that models the layout inside a shielded box; antennas need care with the box walls.
| Vendor | Sonnet Software · website |
|---|---|
| Method | MoM 2.5D (shielded) |
| Geometry | 2.5D planar in a shielded box |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| GPU | No |
| Board import | Via Gerber or DXF |
| Price | Quote (several levels) |
| Free option | Sonnet Lite (free, limited) |
| Best for | Planar circuits, filters and couplers |
Strengths
- Very accurate on planar circuits
- Free Lite version to learn
Limits
- Shielded-box formulation is not natural for radiating antennas
- No real 3D
Compare with
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