FAQ
What's in the Sonnet Lite download?
The download contains executables, online help and manuals, tutorials, and example projects.
Can I upgrade to something more powerful?
Yes. Sonnet provides several different planar EM software suites with varied capabilities and prices. All Sonnet Suites use the same interface and solver engine. To learn more, contact Sonnet or go to the Sonnet Suites web page.
How do I get started?
Sonnet Lite is delivered with several electronic tutorials and manuals. A quick-start tutorial is included to help you quickly become productive with Sonnet Lite. The tutorial takes 1 to 2 hours to complete, and introduces you to most of the package capabilities. To start the tutorial, click the "Manuals" button on the Sonnet Task Bar, and click the "Getting Started" button.
What if I need help?
There are several methods of getting help for Sonnet Lite. See the Sonnet Lite Support Page for more details.
What does registering Sonnet Lite do?
Registering allows you to analyze larger projects. The memory limit jumps from 1 MB to 32 MB. For even larger projects and more features, upgrades to Sonnet Lite may be purchased to fit every budget.
Do I need to register again if I have registered a previous release of Sonnet Lite?
Yes. Each new release of Sonnet Lite requires a new registration.
Can I install Sonnet Lite on multiple PCs?
Yes. However, in order to gain the full 32 MB capability on each PC, you must register from each machine. Each Sonnet Lite license is unique for each PC.
Can I get an evaluation copy of Sonnet Professional?
Yes. Fully functional evaluation copies of the unlimited Sonnet Professional are available to qualified users. You can contact Sonnet or fill out an online form to request your evaluation copy.
Why does Sonnet Software give away free software?
First, we realize that freeware is a great method of introducing you to our software. Second, we think real-world EM software should be freely available for academic use. And third, we want to make EM software a mainstream component of high frequency circuit design.
What are the system requirements of Sonnet Lite?
See our system requirements page for details.
Can I see a sneak-preview of Sonnet Lite before I download it?
Yes. You can see some pictures of the software on our screen-shots page.
