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RF and microwave circuit design involves major challenges, particularly when it comes to guaranteeing stability. Traditional analysis methodologies, whether linear or non-linear, are often insufficient, making the designers' work more complicated. 🔍 Challenges Engineers Face: Linear methods like Rollet factor and μ factor are limited to small-signal analyses and fail with complex multistage circuits. Nonlinear methods are complex and require external tools, making implementation arduous and time-consuming. 💡 Our Solution: Our recent showcase presentations demosntrate how the STAN tool, from AMCAD Engineering, overcomes these obstacles: ▶ Comprehensive stability analysis for both linear and nonlinear conditions. ▶ User-friendly interface compatible with commercial CAD tools. ▶ Simplified result analysis, making stability assessments more efficient and accurate. 📄 Want to know more? Download our presentation covering frequently asked questions about STAN usage given in the Cadence Design Systems booth during IMS2024. -- 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.

The evolution of telecommunication has been marked by a series of major transformations with significant advances in key areas such as high-efficiency RF power amplifiers, wireless technology for 5G, IoT, and beyond. These advances have been made possible by improved transistor technology and the growing use of GaN HEMT transistors that achieve higher power density. We are proud to share that Microwave Journal has published an article with details of our research entitled "From Transistor Characterization to System-Level Application: A Complex but Tremendous Journey." Let us know if you have questions or comments, we look forward to discussing our research with you. -- 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.

Gallium Nitride (GaN) HEMT transistors are known for their high cut-off frequency and impressive power density. However, they can suffer from performance degradation due to trapping phenomena. Traditional I-V (current voltage) characterization methods, such as single- and double-pulse techniques, can fall short of capturing the complexities of real-world operating conditions, particularly thermal effects and trap phenomena. This limitation poses significant challenges in accurately modeling these transistors for RF applications. To help overcome these challenges our AMCAD Engineering team, now a part of the SIMULIA brand of Dassault Systèmes, has developed a new methodology that combines pre-RF pulses with DC pulses. This approach provides a more realistic representation of thermal and trapping conditions under high-frequency load pull scenarios. Utilizing a VNA-based load-pull measurement system, our innovative technique not only reduces the time required for compact model development but also ensures reliable performance. Check out our whitepaper discover the details of our new technique and the promising results that can be of benefit your product development processes.   -- 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.

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👋