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

[Tom McElroy]

Wolfram put out a new release, pretty neat.

http://www.wolframalpha.com/screencast/introducingwolframalpha.html

Tom
KI4WOU

On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Tom McElroy <tommcelroy.mail at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> You have received this newsletter for information purposes because you are
>> either a Sonnet Software customer, registered a Sonnet Lite package, or
>> have
>> indicated past interest in Sonnet products. If you want to be removed from
>> our e-mail list, please respond to this e-mail with a subject or first
>> line
>> of text labeled REMOVE and we will do so. Ref: jim.worsham at att.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Fourlanders mailing list
>> Fourlanders at contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/fourlanders
>>
>
>