Qorvo’s engineering and applications teams have spent years crafting a suite of design tools aimed not just at enhancing our internal designs but also at supporting the broader engineering community. These invaluable resources, once exclusive to Qorvo’s teams, are now accessible to engineers worldwide through the Design Hub on the Qorvo website. Our goal is to streamline the design process for your projects by providing tools that simplify complex challenges.

Qorvo offers a comprehensive collection of RF and analog design tools. Some tools are downloadable, and others are online, like our widely utilized PAE/PDISS/TJ online calculator. This online calculator helps customers ensure that their designs meet thermal requirements and maintain reliability. In this overview, we’ll introduce you to four of our many tools, which include MatchCalc™, FET-Jet Calculator™ 2.0, QSPICE™ simulator, and Modelithics® Qorvo Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) model library. Each tool serves a unique purpose and is designed to streamline specific aspects of RF microwave and analog design. Whether you’re calculating impedance matches, simulating circuits, or navigating the complexities of GaN transistor models, our tools are here to guide you toward optimal design solutions efficiently and effectively. Let’s explore how these tools can elevate your design process.

When should I use these calculators and modeling tools?

• MatchCalc: Use MatchCalc for precise impedance matching in RF designs, especially with S1P or S2P files. It is ideal for selecting component values, visualizing impedance, and efficiently analyzing loss/gain. Qorvo’s MatchCalc is an advanced RF matching calculator available for download, meticulously designed to suggest optimal component values for achieving the perfect impedance match using S1P or S2P files. Tailored to meet the needs of RF designers, MatchCalc streamlines the design process, ensuring compatibility with your system or reference impedance. Watch the MatchCalc Introduction Video.
• QSPICE: QSPICE excels in high-accuracy analog and mixed-signal simulations by combining speed, accuracy, and a user-friendly interface for electronics design. QSPICE is a revolutionary simulation software tool that redefines the standards for analog and mixed-signal design. QSPICE is engineered to empower analog designers, offering an unparalleled level of confidence in simulation outcomes. This tool is not only complimentary for commercial use but also elevates the foundational aspects of previous SPICE versions to new heights, ensuring an unmatched blend of speed, accuracy, and reliability in simulations. Watch the QSPICE Introduction Video.
• FET Jet Calculator 2.0: Essential for designing SiC FET-based power systems, FET-Jet Calculator 2.0 simplifies selecting the right SiC device for any power topology and optimizing design efficiency. Unlock the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) with the FET-Jet Calculator 2.0, your essential tool for navigating the complexities of power device selection with unparalleled speed and simplicity. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned SiC designers, this tool demystifies the process of choosing the perfect SiC device for any design, ensuring an optimal match for your specific power topology needs.
• Modelethics Qorvo GaN Library: The Modelithics Qorvo GaN and GaAs model library provides accurate models for designing and simulating RF microwave devices, supporting detailed high-frequency application analysis. In the dynamic realm of RF and microwave design, the collaboration between Qorvo and Modelithics shines as a beacon of innovation. It offers designers unparalleled access to the Modelithics Qorvo GaN and GaAs Library. This partnership is dedicated to equipping engineers with state-of-the-art nonlinear simulation models for Qorvo’s GaN and GaAs devices, paving the way for breakthroughs in high-frequency design applications.

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