[Fourlanders] FW: New Release - Sonnet Lite Version 12 is now available

[Jim Worsham]

FYI.  I thought that some folks might be interested in this software.  I
first met these guys at the International Microwave Symposium when it was in
Atlanta last year.  I was very impressed with the software and was even more
impressed that they make a lite version available for free to hams,
students, etc.  The company was founded by and is run by hams

 

73

Jim, W4KXY

 

It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart
you are.  If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.

Richard P. Feynman

 

From: Sonnet Info [mailto:info at sonnetsoftware.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:17 PM
To: Jim Worsham
Subject: New Release - Sonnet Lite Version 12 is now available

 

Dear  Jim,

I'm very happy to tell you that Sonnet Software maintains our commitment to
students and learners through free access to top-notch high frequency
electromagnetic (EM) software.  On behalf of my colleagues at Sonnet, I
would like to welcome you to the latest edition of our well-known Sonnet
Lite software for high frequency 3D planar electromagnetic analysis:
SONNETR Lite Release 12.  

 

Release 12 represents our sixth full release of Sonnet Lite over the past
decade.  We're proud to provide a leading-edge "virtual prototyping" tool
for the student and experimenter in high frequency planar circuits, packages
and antennas.

 

Sonnet Lite Release 12 is now available for free download at:
 <http://www.sonnetsoftware.com/products/lite/download.asp>
http://www.sonnetsoftware.com/products/lite/

 

Significant new features are introduced in Sonnet Lite Release 12:


Variables for Material Properties and Thicknesses:  You can now assign
project variables to control dielectric thickness, dielectric loss
properties, metal thickness and loss properties, and Ideal Component (SMD
L,R,C) values.  These variables can also be used for parameter sweep
analysis and optimization (optimization in Sonnet LitePlus only).



Equation-Based Variables: Geometry and property controls may now be
expressed as functions of variables, math functions, and other geometry
parameters.



Radial Dimension Parameters: A new geometry parameter type has been added to
control the radial dimensions of rounded features.  A useful control for fan
stubs, circles, and the radius of curved transmission line bends.

 

Enhanced Meshing Engine: Our default meshing engine has increased
efficiency, doing the same job with less subsections, less memory and less
time.  Somewhat larger problems can now be solved.

 

Hot Key Mapping: Create your own key bindings for the things you do most
often, or make bindings that are similar to other CAD tools that you use.
Hot key bindings may be made for the Sonnet Project Editor, Response Viewer
and the Current Density Viewer.

 

Append Feature for the DXF Translator: For Sonnet LitePlus users only.  You
can now import multiple independent DXF files into the same Sonnet Project.

 

Don't' forget that Sonnet Lite Version 12 can be fully integrated within the
AWR Microwave Office or Agilent ADS environments.  We continue to provide
our seamless integration capability for these RF design flows, free of
charge for Sonnet Lite and Sonnet LitePlus.  Check out videos with
integration demonstrations:  (www.sonnetsoftware.com/resources/videos.html)

 

Learn more about all the new features in Sonnet Lite at:
<http://www.sonnetsoftware.com/products/lite/newfeatures.asp>
www.sonnetsoftware.com/products/lite/newfeatures.asp

Sonnet LitePlus users please note:  There is an upgrade charge of $150 per
version to change versions.  Please contact your Sonnet Technical Sales
representative for more details.

 

--> Special Note to IEEE MTT-S / IMS 2009 Attendees:  Visit Sonnet
Software's booth (#1002), take a 20-minute class in using Sonnet Lite, and
get a Sonnet LitePlus upgrade at NO COST.  Classes are offered in our booth,
and no reservation is required.  For details, please visit:
www.sonnetsoftware.com/go/ims09e.

 

Thank you for using Sonnet Lite in the past.  We hope you'll continue to
enjoy our software as a tool for learning and experimenting in the high
frequency RF domain.  And if you are ever in need of an upgrade to your
Sonnet Lite or LitePlus, please contact us.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Shawn Carpenter

VP Worldwide Marketing and Sales

Sonnet Software, Inc.

 


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