We have released a "beta" version of our RF Path Analysis Toolkit environment. You can download and try a trial version at our Software Products page. This program will allow RF designers to use Excel spreadsheets to analyze RF paths (Cascade Analysis). Some of the features are:

• Use Excel "template" spreadsheets to perform RF path analysis (1 template included)
  • Analyze noise figure, gains, signal levels, third order intercept points, any other parameters for any RF paths
• Use Excel "library" spreadsheet for organizing a database of RF components
  • A preliminary RF component library is included with 100's of parts to start with
• The program is built with a LabVIEW user interface, controlling Excel where needed
• Load and save RF paths and parameters from text files

The program allows the flexibility to develop different template spreadsheets and libraries, but eliminates problems associated with modifying Excel spreadsheets for each unique RF path. This program works best for designers who would like to build up an RF component library, and analyze several to many RF paths using common database of library parts.