Modelithics Library Adds 95 New Design Components
The latest library update provides validated simulation models for use within the Cadence AWR Design Environment.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Modelithics has released Version 26.5 of its COMPLETE Library, providing 95 new measurement-based models for the Cadence AWR Design Environment platform. This update expands the library to represent more than 31,500 components from nearly 80 different vendors.
Why it matters
As RF and microwave system complexity grows, engineers require precise, measurement-based models to ensure simulation accuracy for power amplifier designs. This update provides current data for components from 19 vendors to support these design decisions.
The library update includes 95 new models covering nearly 2,800 individual components. Notably, the new Tecdia capacitor models are validated for performance up to 67 GHz.
The players
Modelithics
A Tampa-based firm providing precision simulation models and measurements for RF and microwave design.
Cadence Design Systems
A provider of computational software and EDA tools for semiconductor and electronic system design.
The details
The Modelithics library provides plug-n-play active and passive device models that integrate directly into Cadence Design Systems circuit and system electronic design automation (EDA) tools. Engineers use these measurement-based models to conduct large-signal and temperature-dependent simulations. These simulations are essential for designing radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers, which must operate reliably across varied environmental conditions.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Modelithics released Version 26.5 of its model library.
The Tech Race
This release expands the simulation ecosystem built around the Cadence AWR Design Environment, ensuring engineers have access to the latest component characteristics. It competes by offering a broad, vendor-validated library that simplifies the design-to-simulation workflow for RF systems.
Engineers utilizing the Cadence AWR Design Environment can now access models for 95 new components, including capacitors, inductors, resistors, and nonlinear transistors. Users should consult the latest library documentation to integrate these models into their current RF power amplifier design workflows.
The takeaway
This update highlights the ongoing necessity for updated, high-frequency component models as RF systems continue to increase in complexity. Designers should monitor for future library iterations to ensure their simulation models keep pace with evolving hardware specifications from the 19 vendors included in this release.
Further reading
For broader trends in component modeling and design tools, visit Semiconductors.
More information
For complete library specifications or to request a trial, visit the Modelithics library information and trial request.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Military & Aerospace Electronics.
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