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Our team left their footprint in Washington for IMS 2024! Did you catch our special route? We couldn't resist... 🏃♂️🏃♀️ AMCAD, WUPATEC and ITEST thank you for an amazing event and an incredible year so far. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! For those of you who didn't get a chance to join us, give us a call, and we'll lace up our sneakers again to visit you, discuss your requirements, and share our latest advancements. Follow us to stay in touch with our updates. See you next year at IMS in San Francisco! -- AMCAD Engineering has joined the SIMULIA brand of Dassault Systèmes and is responsible for selling and supporting our IVCAD, IQSTAR, VISION and WHITEBOARD software. AMCAD SAS is an independent company specializing in the sale of measurement and test instruments.

IMS 2024 has come to an end, and we are so happy we could be part of it! It was wonderful to meet so many people and share ideas. 🤝 We want to thank everyone who visited our booth. Your support means a lot to us. For those who couldn’t make it, or if you have more questions, please get in touch with us. We are here to help and would love to discuss your needs. All the teams at AMCAD, WUPATEC, and ITEST are thrilled to have experienced this event together. 😊 We are already looking forward to IMS 2025 in San Francisco. See you there next year! 👋   --   AMCAD Engineering has joined the SIMULIA brand of Dassault Systèmes and is responsible for selling and supporting our IVCAD, IQSTAR, VISION and WHITEBOARD software. AMCAD SAS is an independent company specializing in the sale of measurement and test instruments.

We are on the second day of the IMS 2024 in Washington! 🇺🇸 We were thrilled to connect and share with you on the first day! Thank you to everyone who stopped by. For those who haven't had the chance to see our demos yet, visit us at booth #1539 with WUPATEC and ITEST! See you soon! AMCAD Engineering has joined DS Simulia, and sells IVCAD, IQSTAR, VISION and WHITEBOARD software as part of DS Simulia solutions. AMCAD SAS is an independent company specializing in the sale of measurement and test instruments.

We are pleased to announce that AMCAD Engineering has been acquired by Dassault Systèmes, joining its SIMULIA brand, dedicated to delivering science-based multiscale, multiphysics modeling and simulation solutions that enable companies to accelerate the development of safe, reliable, and sustainable products. This move aligns with the mission of AMCAD Engineering to streamline design processes and lower prototyping expenses by making measurement, modeling and simulation more accessible to RF and Microwave circuit-system designers throughout the development process. AMCAD Engineering’s software products, including IVCAD, VISION IQSTAR, and Whiteboard, are now part of the SIMULIA brand. For 20 years, AMCAD ENGINEERING has been at the forefront of addressing our customers’ measurement, modeling and simulation challenges of RF components and circuits. Initially established as an engineering services company, our expertise in precise modeling based on reliable and unique measurement data has become the cornerstone of our comprehensive software suite for accurately designing and optimizing the performance of microwave circuits. ‘’I am very pleased to welcome the AMCAD team to the SIMULIA brand of Dassault Systèmes. AMCAD will complement our brand’ leading multiphysics / multiscale simulation solutions by adding the modeling and characterization capabilities for the active network,’’ states Peter Hammes, Senior Director of SIMULIA R&D Technology at Dassault Systèmes. ‘’Their industry knowledge and expertise will help our customers achieve their product performance objectives and extend our brand’s capabilities in the radio frequency simulation market.’’ As part of the acquisition agreement, the AMCAD “Hardware” business unit, including the Pulse IV System, Automatic Test Equipment, and other hardware solutions, was transferred to AMCAD SAS, a newly established company. AMCAD SAS will remain under the umbrella of the CGD Group, which includes its sister companies, WUPATEC and ITEST. AMCAD SAS and the CGD Group will also continue to manage the EXOCIS activity, which involves distributing and integrating third-party hardware solutions from MPI, X-Microwave, Microsanj, Maury, and other partner hardware products. Starting from May 30, 2024, AMCAD SAS will handle all hardware-related business. Dassault Systèmes and AMCAD SAS have entered into a partnership agreement to ensure current and futurecompatibility and optimization of their respective software and hardware. As of May 30, 2024, AMCAD Engineering, now a Dassault Systèmes company, will focus solely on its software business. The combined AMCAD Engineering and SIMULIA teams are committed to delivering and supporting comprehensive, end-to-end modeling and simulation solutions to accelerate the development of wireless communication systems for civil, aerospace, and defense applications.

We’re just days away from the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024 in Washington, happening from June 16 to 21! We’re excited to meet everyone and showcase the latest advancements in RF and microwave technology. Visit us at Booth #1539 for Live Demos: ✅ IVCAD RF Transistor Modeling: Preview our future modeling tools for a complete workflow from extraction to validation. ✅ IVCAD Active Tuner Load Pull Techniques: Learn about our upcoming solutions to speed up load pull measurements using VNAs. ✅ IQSTAR - AMD SoC: Wideband DPD: See how IQSTAR can transform the AMD UltraScale SoC into a measurement instrument, simplifying lab setups. ✅ VISION - True RF Circuit Models: Discover enhancements in the latest VISION release for precise behavioral modeling and powerful system simulations. ✅ IQSTAR ATE: RF Test Automation: Watch how IQSTAR controls complex measurement benches, including parallel RF amplifiers. We look forward to seeing you there! 👋

Meet AMCAD at booth #1539 at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) conference in Washington, DC, on June 18th 📍 Come and explore a dedicated test bench created by our hardware team to optimize the power combining of parallel amplifiers! This demonstration is one of the many solutions we develop daily for our customers. For the past two years, our team has been creating automated test benches, like the one shown in the picture below, recently delivered to one of our clients. 🤝 In this application, IQSTAR software controls all the elements (power wattmeter matrix, switch matrix developed by AMCAD, pressure sensors, humidity and temperature sensors, power supplies, vector network analyzers, vector signal analyzer) to automate testing and measurement reports in a production environment, as a turnkey solution! Our customers are now using tools for unrivaled efficiency and measurement accuracy.

AMCAD is participating in IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024 in Washington, from June 16 to 21 ✈ Immerse yourself in the latest advancements in RF and microwave technology at the IMS2024 exhibition, featuring over 500 global exhibitors showcasing their groundbreaking products and services. Come to visit us on booth #1539 to discover our live demos: ✅ IVCAD RF Transistor Modeling: Come and meet our experts for a sneak preview of our future modeling tools, enabling you to work on a complete workflow in the same software environment, from extraction to validation. ✅ IVCAD Active Tuner Load Pull Techniques: Meet our experts to discuss tomorrow's IVCAD load traction solutions that will help you speed up load pull measurements using proven VNAs measurement platform. ✅ IQSTAR - AMD SoC: Wideband DPD: Turn your AMD UltraScale SoC into a measurement instrument. The unpacking experience when receiving an SoC solution in the lab can be difficult. Come and see how IQSTAR can be used to make your experience easier. ✅ VISION - True RF Circuit Models for Accurate System Simulation: Discover the enhancements to the latest version of VISION release when precise behavioral modeling enables powerful system simulations. ✅ IQSTAR ATE: RF Test Automation: IQSTAR can be used to control complex measurement benches made up of ATE systems. As one of several proofs of concept, come and see how IQSTAR can be used to enable the power combination of parallel RF amplifiers. See you there👋

AMCAD is participating in IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024 in Washington, from June 16 to 21 ✈ Immerse yourself in the latest advancements in RF and microwave technology at the IMS2024 exhibition, featuring over 500 global exhibitors showcasing their groundbreaking products and services. Come to visit us on booth #1539 to discover our live demos: ✅ IVCAD RF Transistor Modeling: Come and meet our experts for a sneak preview of our future modeling tools, enabling you to work on a complete workflow in the same software environment, from extraction to validation. ✅ IVCAD Active Tuner Load Pull Techniques: Meet our experts to discuss tomorrow's IVCAD load traction solutions that will help you speed up load pull measurements using proven VNAs measurement platform. ✅ IQSTAR - AMD SoC: Wideband DPD: Turn your AMD UltraScale SoC into a measurement instrument. The unpacking experience when receiving an SoC solution in the lab can be difficult. Come and see how IQSTAR can be used to make your experience easier. ✅ VISION - True RF Circuit Models for Accurate System Simulation: Discover the enhancements to the latest version of VISION release when precise behavioral modeling enables powerful system simulations. ✅ IQSTAR ATE: RF Test Automation: IQSTAR can be used to control complex measurement benches made up of ATE systems. As one of several proofs of concept, come and see how IQSTAR can be used to enable the power combination of parallel RF amplifiers. See you there👋

Ever wondered why RF simulations often fall short of expectations? 😕 Challenges in RF Systems Design: Our customers face significant challenges in simulating complex RF chains with tunable filters. Issues like signal integrity and frequency response interpolation have been difficult to manage, often leading to inaccuracies and artificial ripples in simulations. The constant battle with these technical hurdles has made achieving precise frequency control and interference rejection a daunting task. 👍 How Vision Software Addresses These Issues With our new Vision software, we've pushed the boundaries of RF simulation. Vision offers smooth interpolated frequency responses, even for S-parameter responses, ensuring accurate simulations for RF chains with modulated signals. This means better design accuracy and reduced calibration time. Discover more about how Vision can enhance your RF system design 💡

Facing challenges in RF signal path management? 📡 In environments demanding frequent interconnection switches between systems, RF switch matrices emerge as indispensable tools. Here some examples of obstacles: ❌ Complexity of RF Configuration: Crafting optimal RF setups can be intricate and time-consuming, especially when dealing with a myriad of interconnections. The complexity increases the risk of errors and inefficiencies. ❌ Risk of failure: Depending on the number of switching operations, even minor errors can have major consequences.   The risk of system failure is significant, and can disrupt critical operations and lead to costly downtime. ❌ Maintenance Challenges: Ensuring the smooth operation of RF systems requires ongoing maintenance efforts. Yet, the intricacies involved in troubleshooting and upkeep can pose substantial challenges to our clients. We prioritize addressing these challenges. Our RF switch matrix solutions are designed to provide: ✅ Simplified Configuration: Through intuitive touch-screen or LXI interfaces and user-friendly software, we simplify the RF configuration process, reducing complexities and enhancing efficiency. ✅ Increased reliability: Thanks to real-time recording of the number of switches on each element, our systems offer predictive maintenance features, reducing the risk of breakdowns and minimizing downtime. ✅ Increased reliability: Built on the basis of robust circuit integration, tested in our laboratory, and on the simulation of overall system performance using our VISION simulator, our systems offer unrivalled reliability, reducing the risk of failure and minimizing downtime.