Electromagnetics Blog Posts
Studying the Decoupling Effect of Electromagnetic Band Gap Structures
Electromagnetic band gaps (EBGs) can suppress unwanted EMI and increase desired EMC between antennas, improving their performance. Learn how to study this decoupling effect via simulation.
Chasing Waves: The Story of John Scott Russell and the KdV Equation
It all started with a horse: Learn about the history and use cases for solitons, as well as the life and work of the naval architect behind the KdV equation: John Scott Russell.
How to Create Complex Lens Geometries for Ray Optics Simulations
Learn how to set up the model geometry for a complex lens system in a way that ensures an effective and successful ray optics simulation.
Analyzing Operating Mode Options for Helical Antennas
Simple but effective, helical antennas are used in smart implants, RFID, radio, GPS, space probes, and more. You can use RF simulation to analyze the operating mode options for these antennas.
Ray Optics Simulation of Sagnac Interferometers and Ring Laser Gyros
Have you ever been in a revolving restaurant that slowly spins as you dine? This same concept can be used to understand the operating principles of Sagnac interferometers and ring laser gyros.
Smart(er) Healthcare: Designing RFID Tags for Biomedical Applications
Bioengineering meets RF simulation in this blog post about designing RFID systems that can be used for safe and optimized patient care.
Common Pitfalls in Electrothermal Analysis
In the real world, electromagnetic heating often involves a nonlinear temperature. Learn some common pitfalls that occur during this type of electrothermal analysis and how to overcome them.
Simulating an SMA Connector on a Grounded Coplanar Waveguide
SMA connectors are used in cellphone antennas and PCB testing. To optimize their performance for a specific use, electrical engineers can evaluate their designs with simulation.