RF System Explorer (RFSE) in Advanced Design System (ADS) is an RF line-up analysis tool for RF system design. RFSE enables ADS users to analyze their circuit designs in the context of target systems in which their design will operate. The designer can perform a characterization based on ADS circuit analyses which will produce a Simulation Extracted Behavioral Model (SEBM).  RFSE can also be used by System Engineers in Keysight System Design (SystemVue) platform. RF System Explorer in ADS was developed with the circuit designer in mind and to facilitate the collaboration with System design teams.

RFSE and ADS Compatibility

The following table lists the compatible versions of RFSE and ADS.

RF System Explorer Version Advanced Design System Version
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2023 Update 1.0
  • 2023 Update 2.0
  • 2024
  • 2024 Update 1.0
  • 2024 Update 1.1
  • 2024 Update 2.0

RF System Explorer Installer

RF System Explorer is a plugin for ADS that is installed during or after System Design installation.

Note: RF System Explorer is not supported on Linux.

Documentation

Install RF System Explorer

RFSE can be installed using the following methods:

  • During the PathWave System Design installation.
    While installing System Design, select Add System Design tools to ADS.
  • After PathWave System Design Installation.
  1. Open System Design and load a blank workspace.
  2. Click Tools > Install System Design Addon in ADS.
  3. If prompted, select the ADS version and click OK.

Upon successful installation, the System Explorer menu is added to the ADS Main Window.

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