Compare EveryCircuit vs. Microwave Office

An animated circuit can convey more information than a thousand equations and charts combined. By superimposing animations of voltages, currents, and charges directly onto the schematic, users gain profound insights into how the circuit functions. The circuit simulation engine, designed specifically for optimal speed and interactive use, allows for seamless one-click simulations, catering to a wide range of components—from basic resistors and logic gates to intricate transistor-level oscillators and mixed-signal systems. During the simulation, users can manipulate switches, adjust potentiometers, modify LED current limiting resistors, and gradually increase input voltages, with the circuit instantly reflecting these alterations in real time. Distinctive mini-waveforms appear over schematic wires, differentiating between digital and analog signals, where constant analog voltages are displayed numerically and digital wires are color-coded for clarity. Additionally, any two time-domain signals can be illustrated in XY mode, enhancing the analytical capabilities. The oscilloscope's scale and grid ticks automatically adjust to optimal values as the data fluctuates, ensuring precise measurements throughout the simulation process. This dynamic feedback loop creates an engaging and educational experience for users looking to deepen their understanding of circuit behavior.

Microwave Office facilitates the design of various RF passive components, including filters, couplers, and attenuators, along with active devices functioning under small-signal (AC) conditions, such as low noise and buffer amplifiers. Its linear configuration allows for the simulation of S-parameters (Y/Z/H/ABCD), small-signal gain, linear stability, noise figure, return loss, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), complemented by features like real-time tuning, optimization, and yield analysis. Each E-series Microwave Office portfolio encompasses synchronous schematic and layout editors, 2D and 3D viewers, and extensive libraries featuring high-frequency distributed transmission models, as well as surface-mount vendor component RF models complete with footprints. Additionally, it offers measurement-based simulations and RF plotting capabilities. Microwave Office PCB further enhances the design process by enabling both linear and nonlinear RF circuit design through the advanced APLAC HB simulator, which provides powerful multi-rate HB, transient-assisted HB, and time-variant simulation engines for comprehensive RF/microwave circuit analysis. This extensive toolset empowers engineers to push the boundaries of RF design and streamline their development workflows effectively.