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

[Tom McElroy]

Dang Jim, that looks great.  I use SIMetrix because it gives me quick
answers without having to spend weeks learning *another* sim or cad package.

Sonnet looks just as easy to use, and will probably be a great 3D and planar
complement.  Or even replace SIMetrix for a lot of functions.

Plus I can use it to show the CAD guys a 3D picture of why using the
autorouter can eat your lunch.

I'll spread the word at the office.

Tom
KI4WOU

On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Jim Worsham <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> 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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