How useful is this software? Our company is deciding on purchasing a

In summary, the individuals are discussing the usefulness of a software called Advanced Design System (ADS) for RF design. One person has personal experience using it for RF design and finds it useful, while the other is curious about its other features despite hearing negative comments about its GUI. They also mention a link to the product's website where more information can be found.
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How useful is this software? Our company is deciding on purchasing a few licenses for this product. Any personal experiences? I hear the GUI is terrible, however I'm curious about the other features. I've looked through the documentation, it doesn't seem bad.
 
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HD555 said:
How useful is this software? Our company is deciding on purchasing a few licenses for this product. Any personal experiences? I hear the GUI is terrible, however I'm curious about the other features. I've looked through the documentation, it doesn't seem bad.
Which software?!
What about a link?
 
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It's pretty useful for RF design. I use it mainly for that. I've just started using it like I would for SPICE.
 
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FernBarc said:
Which software?!
What about a link?

Yeah, confused me pretty good as well. Looks like the title of the thread (minus capitalization...) is the name of the software:

http://eesof.tm.agilent.com/products/ads_main.html

Agilent said:
ADS -- Advanced Design System is a powerful electronic design automation software system. It offers complete design integration to designers of products such as cellular and portable phones, pagers, wireless networks, radar and satellite communications systems, and high-speed digital serial links.
 

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