Interfaces and Translators
Robust framework interfaces and translators allow you to move easily from your preferred design tool into Sonnet and back out of Sonnet to your design tool.
EDA Framework Interfaces from Sonnet
Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS™) Interface
The Sonnet ADS Interface provides tight integration between ADS and Sonnet, expanding the range of EM simulation engines available to RF designers working within the ADS environment. ADS users can drive the Sonnet shielded-domain EM solver directly from the ADS Layout window. Sonnet pushes a schematic Layout Look-Alike symbol, S-parameter data set and Layout back to ADS in the form of a Sonnet Layout Component, accessible from within ADS.
Open Source EDA Framework Interfaces
Cadence AWR Microwave Office® Interface
The Sonnet Microwave Office interface provides tight integration between these two popular applications. This interface enables co-simulation of circuit theory and best-in-class shielded domain EM simulation. Sonnet's analysis engine can be run directly from Microwave Office. The "native editor" option allows Cadence AWR MWO users direct access to the entire Sonnet Suite of tools and functions while keeping the EM structure and data within the Microwave Office framework.
Cadence Virtuoso® Interface
This Sonnet plug-in for the Cadence Virtuoso platform enables the RFIC designer to configure and run the Sonnet EM analysis from a layout cell, extract accurate electrical models for time and frequency domain electrical simulation, and create a schematic Layout Look-Alike symbol for Cadence Spectre and Keysight GoldenGate simulation.
SonnetLab Toolbox for MATLAB®
The SonnetLab toolbox for MATLAB enables users to control and automate Sonnet's 3D planar electromagnetic simulator. Users can manipulate every aspect of a Sonnet project from within the MATLAB environment. SonnetLab is a free toolbox that is not supported by Sonnet Software.
Interfaces Supported by other Vendors
Keysight Genesys™
Specifically designed for those who prefer to use Sonnet's electromagnetic simulator, Sonnet Integration enables access to Sonnet's family of powerful EM simulators directly from the GENESYS design environment. For more information, click here to visit their web site.
CAD Design Software
The SIMLINK SONNET interface is an add-on module to CAD Design Software Suites. This interface, executed from within CAD Design Software, exports entities on selected CDS layers and writes a .SON file for use with SONNET® analysis software. The SIMLINK SONNET interface can be used in conjunction with any CAD Design Software Suite, but is ideal for use with PCB Designer Suite and RF Designer Suite. These suites automate all types of PCB and RF (Analog/Digital/Wireless/Microwave) designs. For more information, click here to view the SIMLINK SONNET data sheet.
Applied Computational Sciences (ACS) LINC2
LINC2 from ACS offers exact circuit synthesis, schematic capture, circuit simulation, and optimization in a single affordable design environment. Schematic capture and a high performance circuit simulator form the foundation on which LINC2 seamlessly integrates its comprehensive suite of circuit synthesis modules. LINC2 directly interfaces to leading RF and Microwave design suites, allowing it to be used stand-alone or by leveraging its capabilities with those of other major packages. The LINC2 Sonnet interface uses a single button click to automatically transfer the LINC2 layout geometry into Sonnet for world-class EM analysis. For more information, click here to visit their web site.
CAD Model File Translators available from Sonnet
DXF and GDSII
Draw your circuits and antennas in the drawing tool of your choice, and translate them into the Sonnet EM analysis environment through our bi-directional DXF or GDSII file translators. These translator add-ons are totally integrated into the Sonnet Project Editor and accessed through the File Import and Export menus. Watch a video...
Gerber/ODB++ Import
Most PCB design tools export Gerber/ODB++ format files for manufacturing. Sonnet's Gerber/ODB++ Translator is based on proven technology from Artwork Conversion Software. Learn More...
CAD Model File Translators available from other vendors
LinkCAD®
LinkCAD is a translator that can convert from many formats into Sonnet project file (.son) format. For more information, visit their web site at www. linkcad.com.
