Studio Suite 2016 now comes with Characteristic Mode Analysis integral equation solver.

Provides physical insight into the behavior of a conducting surface. Calculates a set of orthogonal current-modes supported on a conducting surface – for example, the current modes of a metal plate. Tunes an antenna to the correct resonant frequencies and aids in placing the feed to couple into a particular radiating mode. Automates process of calculating these modes, and calculates modal significance, farfield radiation pattern and surface current distribution associated with each mode, with automatic mode-tracking. When developing a multi-band printed antenna, can be used to calculate current modes on the antenna at desired resonant frequency, and then optimize the geometry to increase coupling to the desired mode. CST engineers will be available to discuss the CMA solver at their booth, #311.

Computer Simulation Technology (CST), cst.com

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