This article from the April 2018 edition of Nature's Scientific Reports uses XFdtd to model a novel RF coil array for {1H}-13C MR metabolic measurements of the human calf muscle.
Optimized Antenna Design Using GPU Acceleration and Particle Swarm Optimization
This study considers the example of designing a broadband antenna for an unattended ground sensor using XFdtd. To address the challenge of attaining acceptable performance over both dry and wet ground conditions, we use Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). XStream GPU Acceleration and MPI + GPU technology make this type of sophisticated simulation strategy possible, completing multiple optimizations with hundreds of generations to converge on the best values.
FDTD Simulation of Thin Resistive Sheets
An effective approach is presented for simulation of thin resistive sheets in FDTD. The approach is based on surface impedance and piecewise linear recursive convolution technique. This approach can be combined with a conformal scheme so that it can be applied to deal with an arbitrarily shaped thin sheet. The simulation results for a couple of examples have shown that the approach is robust, stable and quite accurate.
Fast Estimate of Thermal Responses of Biological Bodies due to RF Exposure
A fast approach is proposed for estimating the thermal responses of biological bodies due to RF exposures. The approach is based on ANN models. The results obtained from the fast approach agree well with those calculated directly from the thermal solver. The advantage is that the approach is fast and is not dependent on the biological body and mesh sizes.
Overview of Remcom's Wind Turbine Research and Capabilities
Wind turbines located near a radar installation can significantly interfere with the ability of the radar to operate properly. Remcom has performed a number of research efforts into the impact that wind turbines and wind farms have on radar returns for Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar, early warning radar, weather radar, and instrumentation radar. Highlights of some of these effects and relevant samples and white papers are provided in this brief overview.
High Fidelity RCS Simulation of a Turbine Blade
Radar scattering from a turbine’s moving blades can interfere with Doppler radar systems, producing ghost images. Understanding the scattering properties of a blade helps to mitigate any potential issues. This study compares the radar cross section of a metal turbine blade, a hollow fiberglass turbine blade, and a hollow fiberglass turbine blade with a metal spar using XFdtd.
Impact of GPU Memory Access Patterns on FDTD
The use of general purpose computing on a GPU is an effective way to accelerate the FDTD method. This paper introduces flexibility to the theoretically best available approach and examines the performance on both Tesla and Fermi architecture GPUs and identifies the best way to determine the GPU parameters for the proposed method.
Conformal Antenna Array Design on a Missile Platform - Microwave Journal
This application note from the January 2013 issue of Microwave Journal demonstrates the process of adding an electrically steerable, conformal antenna array to the body of a high speed missile. By leveraging XF’s XStream GPU Acceleration, a complex 3D simulation including multiple array elements with curved surfaces that could take several hours was completed within a few minutes.
A Conformal 2D FDFD Eigen Mode Method for Wave Port Excitation and S-Parameter Extraction in 3D FDTD Simulation
In this paper, a conformal 2D FDFD Eigen mode method is derived for solving arbitrarily shaped waveguides or transmission lines. Some examples such as horn antennas, circular waveguide filters and differential pairs are presented to show the capabilities of the developed conformal 2D FDFD Eigen mode solver.
Accuracy and Robustness of FDTD Simulation of Devices Characterized by Measured S-Parameters
Waveguide Device Design Using XFdtd
Simulation can greatly enhance the design and prototype process when developing new products. This is especially true for the design of waveguide devices, such as a cavity filter, as the engineer can quickly calculate a number of key metrics leading to an optimal configuration. Through optimization via scripting, exceedingly fast processing using a GPU, and waveguide ports, this presentation demonstrates some of XF’s features for the design, optimization, and analysis of waveguide devices.
Conformal Antenna Array Design Using XFdtd Simulation Software
Array modeling is a multistep process that often includes several revisions until the design goal is met. The Mobile Base Station Designer in XF’s XTend Script Library helps to speed up this design process. XStreamGPU Acceleration rapidly simulates the array using the actual antenna model to ensure the final design meets the design criteria. This presentation demonstrates how to design a conformal antenna array on a curved surface.
Case Study: Using Electromagnetic Simulation to Ensure EMC Compliance
KEC, a UK manufacturer of EMC interconnect components and cable harness assemblies, strengthened its market leadership and differentiated itself from the competition by offering a unique technology. Using Remcom’s XFdtd to model and simulate customers’ designs, KEC can identify problems early in the process and recommend corrections before the EMC certification stage. This enables customers to avoid costly mistakes and pass certification testing on the first try.
A Study on the Feasibility of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Electrode Localization Based on Scalp Electric Potential Recordings
Remcom’s XFdtd and Wireless InSite: Advanced Tools for Advanced Communication Systems Analysis
Using Simulation to Optimize Safety, Performance, and Cost Savings When Integrating an Antenna Onto a Platform
Ground Current Modification of Mobile Terminal Antennas and Its Effects
Automatic Target Recognition with Unknown Orientation and Adaptive Waveforms
WiFi Antenna in Free Space and Subsequent Placement in Netbook
Case Study: How Remcom Consulting Helped ReGear Launch a Deep Tissue Heating Device
When ReGear Life Sciences developed a new therapeutic deep heating garment for the shoulder, they needed to validate that the SAR value complied with all applicable FDA and FCC safety regulations before releasing the product to the market. Remcom performed EM simulations, made recommendations on a safer design, and provided the documentation necessary for ReGear to get approval for the product.