Technologies are pushing new boundaries in electronic design with longer battery life, smaller components, and higher levels of integration. As a result, design requirements are growing in complexity as the amount of data continues to increase. Analyzing and correlating this data requires multiple non-integrated design tools, creating unnecessary complexity.
In fact, in a recent survey conducted by Keysight, software integration and data correlation were identified as the most pressing challenges facing design and test engineers. According to the survey, over 90% of respondents want to accelerate time to market with an integrated development product solution that enables data sharing.
PathWave Design 2020 Software Suite accelerates product development by reducing the time engineers spend in the design and simulation phases. Its custom libraries and simulators reduce setup time, and automation enhancements minimize manual work. The software seamlessly integrates circuit design, electromagnetic (EM) simulation, design capabilities, and system-level modeling, reducing the time required to import and export designs and correct errors associated with change tools. Enhancements in data analysis enable faster analysis and timely decision-making in designs.
"Creating efficiency throughout the product development workflow is one of the industry's biggest challenges, particularly in design and simulation," said Todd Cutler, vice president and general manager of design and test software at Keysight. "Keysight's PathWave Design 2020 Software Suite provides engineers with new tools and software enhancements that shorten the design cycle and eliminate project delays by adding new efficiencies to their RF and microwave, 5G, and automotive workflows."
Keysight's PathWave software enables agile and connected design and testing. It incorporates advanced analytics that create immediate, actionable insights for development and manufacturing teams. The new Keysight PathWave Design 2020 Software Suite allows users to:
• reduce costs and accelerate time to market by reducing design time
• simplify and automate data analysis in circuit simulations
• reduce EM simulation setup time with two new integrated EM simulators for RF and power electronics designers
• design safe vehicles with a new complex modeling environment for automotive radars
• stay abreast of the latest 5G radio (NR) standards with updated 5G virtual test benches
