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Applied Computational Sciences (ACS) designs, develops and sells Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software tools for RF and microwave engineering applications.  ACS's main product line includes the LINC2^TM linear circuit simulator, LINC2 Visual System Architect^TM and RF Tools products.  LINC2 will run on all versions of MS Windows for the PC and compatibles, including Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT/ME/XP/Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11!  LINC2 will also run on the Apple MacBook Pro under MS Windows.

MicroLINC^TM is the name of the professional edition of LINC2, referred to in the rest of this site as "LINC2 Pro" or "LINC2 Professional Edition".

LINC2 - Powerful... Accurate... Affordable!

***All products include FREE technical support!***

LINC2 version 2.72 includes user defined equations and swept variables!
V2.72 adds new optimizer control via user defined equations.
V2.72 also includes new snap-to-grid schematic entry.

==> Click here to download the LINC2 demo presentation <==

Check out the following published magazine articles on LINC2 and its applications...

New! January 2020 Microwave Product Digest Magazine Article on Computer-Aided Engineering of RF Circuits with LINC2 System and Circuit Simulation: Click here to view the original white paper.

October 2018 Microwave Product Digest Magazine Article on Fast and Efficient RF Amplifier Design Using LINC2 Automated Circuit Synthesis: Click here to view the original white paper.

October 2017 Microwave Product Digest Magazine Article on Using LINC2 Visual System Architect for Enhanced RF System Analysis: Click here to view the original white paper.

October 2016 Microwave Product Digest Magazine Article on Automated Circuit Synthesis and Simulation using LINC2 RF Design Software: Click here to view the original white paper.

October 2014 Microwave Product Digest Magazine Article on Using LINC2 with Sonnet EM (electromagnetic) Simulation: Click here to view the original white paper.

October 2013 Microwave Product Digest Magazine Article on the Use of LINC2 Visual System Architect to study the role of local oscillator phase noise and its effects on receiver performance due to reciprocal mixing: Click here to view the original white paper.

New!  LINC2 Filter Pro advanced filter synthesis software provides physical layout and EM (electromagnetic) simulation capability using Sonnet^® EM analysis software (Sonnet-Lite is included FREE with purchase).

New Layout Capability!  Automatically create LINC2 Filter Pro layouts and save as DXF files.  Import DXF layout files into your PCB layout software.

Click here for detailed design flow examples  ==> LINC2 Filter Pro Examples

LINC2 Filter design software.  From traditional single-ended filter design to new differential (balanced) filters. LINC2 FILTER synthesizes all the classic topologies in differential and single-ended configurations.  Pricing starts at only $375 for LINC2 FILTER.

Click here for more details ==> FILTER (Differential), FILTER (Single-ended) or Distributed FILTER

        Designed for-

·        Minimum Noise

·        Maximum gain

·        Noise and Gain Tradeoffs

·        Minimum Noise and Improved Input Return Loss (trading off output RL)

·        Trading Noise Figure and Output Return Loss for Improved Input Match

·        Gain and Stability

·        Lumped or Distributed Matching Networks

·        Any Source or Load Impedance

·        Available Power Gain, Operating Power Gain or Transducer Power Gain

        Designed for-

·        Maximum Gain

·        Flat Broadband Gain Response (using optimization)

·        Low-Pass Gain Response

·        High-Pass Gain Response

·        Band-Pass Gain Response

·        Gain and Stability

·        Lumped or Distributed Matching Networks

·        Any Real or Complex Source and Load Impedance
 

LINC2 now features advanced optimization.  Set measurement goals and then invoke the new, easy to use, LINC2 optimizer to quickly realize the desired circuit responses.  A single menu click updates the circuit schematic with the optimized element values!  - RF circuit simulation software has never been easier to use!

LINC2 Circuit Design and Synthesis- Click on the topic links below to see examples of how quick and easy LINC2 can design the following types of RF and microwave circuits.

Check out these additional links to magazine articles about LINC2 circuit and system simulation:

ACS delivers high performance state-of-the-art RF and microwave circuit design and simulation software for the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) marketplace.  In addition to circuit simulation and analysis, LINC2 Pro provides schematic capture and an integrated design environment that includes a suite of synthesis tools for automating the design of circuits from audio and HF (high frequency) to microwave and beyond.  Physical models for stripline and microstrip transmission line extend the accuracy to millimeter waves.  And now LINC2 has recently been upgraded to include a new set of circuit simulation models for coplanar waveguide circuit design. 

A wide range of applications are supported, from analog sub-circuit design to RF circuit design for complex wireless communications systems.  ACS offers circuit design, synthesis, simulation and optimization programs for the advanced engineering professional and first time CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) user alike.

LINC2 from ACS offers a high degree of connectivity to the leading RF/microwave CAD/CAE, EDA and EM simulation software.  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.  Schematics and circuit designs created in LINC2 can be automatically exported to AWR's Microwave Office and Sonnet Software's Sonnet EM simulation software.  Click on the links below to learn more:

  

ACS is a Sonnet EDA Software Partner (See ACS LINC2 listed under: EDA Integration Partners)

The LINC2/Sonnet interface uses a single button click to automatically transfer the LINC2 layout geometry into Sonnet for world-class EM analysis.

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Last modified:  October 30, 2024.