APLAC Technology Now Accessible Through CST DESIGN STUDIO™
Helsinki, Finland -- Computer Simulation Technology (CST) and APLAC Solutions Corporation have signed an agreement enabling the further expansion and interoperability of links between CST's design environment and other EDA simulation solutions.
APLAC's Circuit Simulation and Design Tool will be tightly linked to CST DESIGN STUDIO™'s (CST DS) framework allowing efficient co-simulation and optimization at all simulation levels. The agreement enables designers to access APLAC technology through CST DS in two ways:
- CST licenses a subset of the world renowned APLAC technology so extending CST's capabilities in the MW+RF realm. The licensed subset features methods for versatile linear analysis and models for semiconductors, physical transmission lines and passive elements. An additional option includes methods for nonlinear harmonic balance analysis with both linear and nonlinear noise analysis capabilities.
- For CST DS users who require transient circuit analysis and statistical features, advanced circuit simulation methods or system simulator functionality, a link is available to the full version of APLAC Circuit Simulation and Design Tool provided by APLAC Solutions Corporation.
"As designs get more demanding both in terms of design time and complexity, the need for circuit/EM co-simulation is increasing everywhere. By combining a selection of APLAC's versatile circuit simulation methods and models with CST's 3D EM capability, a cutting edge product is created. We are thrilled to see APLAC technology as a part of such a powerful package as CST Design Studio. With CST's and APLAC's joint features, the designer can analyze both circuit and field phenomena seamlessly in one integrated package." says Dr. Olli Pekonen, CTO of APLAC Solutions Corp.
Dr. Peter Thoma, CST's director of R&D added: "With both the licensed APLAC components as well as the CST DS-APLAC link we are once again demonstrating our seriousness about tool interoperability. The success of the link between our 3D simulator CST MICROWAVE STUDIO® and Agilent ADS has already proven that design engineers are increasingly looking for bridges between tools of different vendors. Users no longer accept proprietary technology that stops at the borders of vendors."
About APLAC Solutions
APLAC Solutions Corp. develops and markets simulation and analysis software for analog and RF designers. The software is specially designed to meet the challenges of mobile communications.APLAC products are used by multi-national companies as well as small design agencies to solve their most challenging simulation problems. APLAC enhances the cost effectiveness and shortens the design time. APLAC's capabilities range from integrated circuits to circuit board and system level design, from direct current to RF and microwave frequencies.
APLAC Solutions Corp. is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with a subsidiary in Dallas, Texas.
About CST
CST's simulation tools help engineers achieve improved product performance and reduced time-to-market, by providing accurate 3D EM design solutions. The simulators CST MICROWAVE STUDIO®, CST DESIGN STUDIO™, CST EM STUDIO™ and MAFIA-4 have benefited from over 20 years experience in the area of numerical field calculation, and are used world-wide by market leaders such as Motorola, Nokia, Philips, Raytheon, Siemens, and Sony. A comprehensive network of distribution and support centres in Europe, the Far East and North America, ensure optimal service for every customer.
For more information about CST, visit the company's storefront on RF Globalnet.