Software simplifies RF design

The ADIsimRF RF design tool allows engineers to model RF signal chains using devices from across the company’s RF IC and data converter portfolio. The ADIsimRF Version 1.6 adds support for 29 new RF ICs and data converters as well as functional enhancements.

The tool provides calculations for the most important parameters within an RF signal chain, including cascaded gain, noise figure, IP3, P1dB, and total power consumption. Additional input fields and system level calculations such as input rx sensitivity; integrated output noise floor in dBm and input field for minimum SNR for demodulation. It also provides aspect ratio support of 1024 x 600 pixels to support lower resolution PC displays such as netbooks and file saving and loading support for European numerical formats. (Free download at www.analog.com/adisimrf — available now)

By Christina Nickolas

Analog Devices , Wilmington , MA
Sales 800-262-5643
www.analog.com