1. Introduction2. CAD of passive components3. Numerical electrimagnetic4. Alternative classifications5. Moment method simulators6. Finite element method simulators7. FDTD and TLM simulators8. Ports and De_embedding 9. Numerical method summary10. Microstrip11. Computing impedance12. Vias,via fencesand grounding pads13. Multilayer printed circuit boards14. Connectors15. bach ward wave couplers16. Microstrip fiters17. other microwave filters18. choosing the right softwareAppendix A: Survay of field _solver softwareB: List of software vendorsC: List of internet sites