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What are technical support tools? |
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| These tools are to help you design virtual circuits. They include multi-purpose simulator models using S-parameters and Netlists, models for other commercial simulators, and "SEAT," which is a component characteristic analyzing software. |
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Why should I use these technical support tools? |
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| Recently, electrical circuits designs use simulation technology. In order to improve simulation accuracy, it is very important to acquire a simulation model that is as close as possible to the actual usage. For example, when a 1uF capacitor is used, ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) and ESL (Equivalent Series Inductance) differ depending on the size. Therefore, if you create a circuit using the ideal capacitor determined by simulation, actual results may be very different. By using a simulation model, you can attain results that are as close as possible to actual phenomena. |
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What kinds of technical support tools are available? |
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We provide a multi-purpose model for other commercial simulators using S-parameters, equivalent circuit models, and Netlists.
We also have an exclusive model for simulators from other companies such as ADS from Agilent Technologies, Ansoft Designer & NEXXIM from Ansoft, Microwave Office from AWR, and Allegro PI from Cadence. This exclusive model is easier to use than the multi-purpose model.
In addition, "SEAT," which is a component characteristics analyzing software that is equipped with functions for displaying and simulating various component characteristics, and "CCV," which can display dynamic characteristics online, are also available. |
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What is the difference between the multi-purpose model and the exclusive model for commercially available simulators? |
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| Basically, the two models are the same. However, the exclusive model for commercially available simulators has more features. For example, the exclusive model can layout components easily using a pallet and can confirm land patterns. |
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What is the difference between S-parameters and Netlists? |
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S-parameters can be used to explain the amount reflection and transmission when a signal is given to a component that is used as a black box.
A Netlist contains equivalent circuit information that can be read using a simulator after a component is made as an equivalent circuit.
Usually, Netlists are used for analyzing time domains such as transient analysis. S-parameters are used for analyzing frequencies.
S-parameters use actually measured values, while Netlists themselves are equivalent circuit models and actually measured values are often different from the Netlist, especially in the high-frequency range. |
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What about new products and discontinued models? |
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| We update product data every six months. New and discontinued product information will be included in these updates. |
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