Simulator gains HBT device library

A new device library covers NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices heterojunction bipolar transistors for use with Ansoft Designer.

A new device library covers NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) for use with Ansoft Designer, the circuit, system and planar EM simulator for high-frequency electronic design.

The components found in this new library represent one of the most common high-performance transistor technologies in use for low-noise, high-gain radio frequency (RF) applications.

The new library contains electrical models of NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices discrete HBT products used for general-purpose, high-frequency designs.

HBTs are key building blocks in the development of microwave-frequency circuits and subsystems found in many of today's commercial applications, including W-CDMA and 2.4GHz wireless LANs.

The library improves design accuracy by supplying vendor-authorised device models directly as ready-to-use components.

"Accurate device models and design kits are essential to reliable circuit simulation", said David Vye, Product Marketing Manager for Ansoft Designer.

"Ansoft recognises that component manufacturers are often the best source for providing device characterisation and model data.

We will continue to work closely with manufacturers such as NEC to provide our mutual customers with the highest quality models available".

The library is available from the NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices website, and is easily downloaded and configured for use within Ansoft Designer.

The site provides Ansoft Designer users with the ability to search for components by name, performance data, or other specification.

NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices will maintain model support and upgrades, whereas Ansoft will address all customer support for Ansoft Designer.

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