RF Design Software

Precision tools for
RF engineers

DirectRF builds focused software for the RF design community — purpose-built apps that solve real problems in s-parameter analysis and impedance matching network synthesis.

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Specialized Tools
N-port
S-Parameter Support
Fano
Optimum Matching
Software Suite

Our Products

splotRF

View, plot and edit s-parameter data. Supports S, Y and Z matrices for an arbitrary number of ports with high-quality vector graphics export.

  • Arbitrary N-port support (.s1p, .s2p … .snp)
  • S/Y/Z matrix conversion with mA/ri/dB formatting
  • Interpolation over frequency
  • Smith chart & rectangular views
  • Exports vector graphics to PDF
  • Reads .zip archives
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matchedRF

Automated impedance matching network synthesis for broadband RF power amplifiers. Filter-based, Fano-optimum Chebyshev solutions with Norton transform explorer.

  • Fano-Optimum Chebyshev bandpass synthesis
  • Network order 2–6 support
  • Capacitive absorption of transistor parasitics
  • Norton transformer explorer (guided or manual)
  • Input, output & interstage matching
  • Export to PDF, CSV, S2P
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lineupCalcRF

TX chain power amplifier lineup calculator. All PA parameters are linked — assess gain, efficiency, output power and DC consumption instantly across the full transmitter chain.

  • Fully linked gain, PAE, Pout & PDC parameters
  • Pre-Driver → Driver → Final Stage → Antenna
  • Instant system PAE and total DC budget
  • Clipboard export for sharing lineups
  • Free · Optimized for iPad · No data collected
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Software crafted for the
RF design community

DirectRF is a software consulting company that builds specialized tools for RF and microwave engineers. Every product is purpose-built — focused on solving real design challenges efficiently and precisely.

Our tools are grounded in established microwave engineering theory, including Matthaei, Young & Jones and Dawson's closed-form optimization methods, translated into intuitive apps that accelerate your workflow.

S-Parameters Smith Chart Impedance Matching Chebyshev Filters Norton Transforms RFIC Design Power Amplifiers mmWave