“By connecting traces on different layers using automatically created via structures so as not to short circuit other net traces, errors are eliminated and design cycles reduced when compared to a manual design scheme of inserting via connections,” commented Dr. Joseph Pekarek, AWR founder and inventor.
The original patent application was filed on July 25, 2008, and the related feature has been available within AWR’s microwave & RF circuit design environments of Microwave Office™ and Analog Office® from that timeframe onward as part of the more commonly marketed iNets™ technology. AWR’s entire patent portfolio can be seen on line at www.awrcorp.com/patents.