Agilent announces 64-Bit 3D-planar electromagnetic SW 

Agilent Technologies has introduced a 64-bit version of
Momentum, its 3D-planar electromagnetic software. The new 64-bit capability
eliminates memory limitations and cuts EM simulation and verification time in
half. For problems such as large interconnect, packaging and antenna-array
structures, speed improvements of up to eight times have been observed.

Until now, 3D-planar EM simulators have been available only
for 32-bit processing, such as in PCs. 32-bit computers are limited to up to a
few gigabytes of memory, which also limits the size and complexity of the
problems they can solve. Designers are often faced with simplifying their
designs to stay within memory limitations, thus sacrificing accuracy.

In many cases, EM analysis has simply been eliminated from
the design process, incurring the risk of poor design performance and costly
additional prototyping.

Momentum is a 3D-planar electromagnetic simulator that
accepts arbitrary design geometries, including multilayer structures, and
accurately simulates complex EM effects such as coupling and parasitics.

In addition to the 64-bit capability in Momentum, this new
version also contains a new iterative solver technology that is a key technique
for quickly processing large design and verification jobs. It also contains a
new 3D metal interconnect modeling technique that allows horizontal as well as
vertical current modeling on all sides of metal interconnects.

Contact: Agilent Technologies, Chandiwala Estate, Maa Anandmai Marg, Kalkaji,
New Delhi 110019. Tel: 011-26826415