| Last Updated: 21 November 2007 |
ADS release used to deliver the product features/capabilities that have been added/improved |
| Product feature/capability added or improved |
ADS 2006A |
ADS 2006 Update1 |
ADS 2006 Update2 |
ADS 2006 Update3 |
| New 32-bit Linux Support (RedHat WS 3.x/4.x & Novell SUSE LES 9.3 |
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| 64-bit Support: Linux RedHat WS 3.x/4.x, Novell SUSE LES 9.3, Solaris 8/9/10 |
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| 64-bit Support (Momentum & Circuit - not Ptolemy): Windows XP x64 |
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| Genesys tools are now compatible with ADS schematic (WhatIF, Spectrasys & Synthesis tools) |
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| ADS link to Agilent EMDS (3D FEM EM solution) improved |
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| IFF import/export and SPICE netlist translator are now incuded at no cost |
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| Ptolemy Matrix models (also required for MATLAB co-simulation) are now incuded at no cost |
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| New Agilent IC-CAP modeling data import tool |
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| New wireless library: HSUPA/HSDPA |
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| New wireless library: 802.11n MIMO |
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| New wireless library: 802.16.d fixed WiMax |
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| New wireless library: 802.16e Mobile WiMax |
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| New wireless library: WiMedia UWB |
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| New Models: BSIM 4.5, BSIM 3v3.3, PSP, PIN & SRD (step-recovery) diodes |
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| IMT Mixer model with simulation-based data extractor for behavioral modeling |
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| Many new Vendor Part Libraries are now available as ADS Design Kits (http://eesof.tm.agilent.com/partners/vendor_libraries.html) |
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| Harmonic Balance: enhanced for circuits with Frequency Dividers (up to 1024 ratio observed) |
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| Transient: 30% faster and more robust with better convergence |
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| Ptolemy: New multi-rate scheduler uses less memory and is much faster for many multi-rate designs |
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| Ptolemy: custom Ptolemy Wireless Test Benches may be used with A/RF schematics |
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| Ptolemy: a new, simpler MATLAB import wizard |
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| Data Display: improved markers (peak, valley, min, max, next, previous, delta) |
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| Data Display: history mode (on, off, pause) |
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| Layout: improved speed |
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| Layout: virtually no slowdown when the Physical Connectivity Engine is on |
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| Embedded Knowledge Search when warnings/errors appear in status window. |
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| EEsof Knowledge Center: software downloads for all EEsof EDA tools now included |
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| RFDE/Dynamic Link: 100% Spectre-PDK compatibility for world’s Top 10 foundries |
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| Momentum: new, improved use-model for via thickness |
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| Momentum: 2 new via models - lumped & 3D currents (in addition to legacy 2D vias) |
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| Momentum: group editing for ports |
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| Momentum: ground reference pins optional for layout look-alike symbol |
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| Momentum: compatible with Assura (for RFDE) |
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| Momentum: improvements to slot/via interaction modeling |
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| Transient: 10% faster than 2006A speed |
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| Transient: Time domain response accurately obtained from S-parameters using new Convolution methods |
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| Transient: new technology accurately finds causal time-domain response from band limited S-Parameters |
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| Transient: Optional passivity detection and correction |
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| Fast, robust, and easy-to-use IBIS models now native within ADS |
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| Cadence Allegro Design Flow Integration (DFI): simple import into ADS layout |
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| New Broadband SPICE Model Generator (BBSMG) creates causal model, option to enforce passivity |
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| Encrypted HSPICE co-simulation inside of the ADS environment |
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| New Digital Source for A/RF: 5 digital data modes, options for pre- & de-emphasis, random & periodic jitter |
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| New "EMDS for ADS": ADS with integrated EMDS (3D FEM) |
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| New 3D Previewer (for EM Layout) also introduced with "EMDS for ADS" |
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| New Jitter analysis: Jitter FrontPanel in Data Display, extract deterministic & non-deterministic jitter, etc. |
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| Ptolemy: SystemC so-simulation (new capability) |
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| New SERDES components: coders/decoders, Feed Forward & Decision Feedback Equalizers for Signal Integrity designs |
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| "EMDS for ADS": Linux support, improvements to 3D Previewer (cut planes, z-scaling, speed) |
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| New W-Element Model in ADS |
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| New Signal Studio File Reader source |
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| New Verilog-AMS Compiler |
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| Enhancements to IBIS Models |
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| Enhanced WIMAX & 3GPP Library |
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| BSIM 4.6.1 Model & HICUM version 1.12 |
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| StateEye for Fast Signal Integrity Bit Error Rate (BER) |
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| Ship Date (month/day/year) |
10/16/06 |
02/22/07 |
06/14/07 |
09/27/07 |
