RF & Microwave Engineering Blog Posts
Ports and Lumped Ports for Wave Electromagnetics Problems
The Lumped Port boundary condition can be used to model boundaries through which a propagating electromagnetic wave will pass without reflection. Learn how to use this feature in your EM models.
Using Numeric TEM Ports in Your Modeling Processes
In this blog post, get an introduction to the Numeric TEM Ports feature for modeling transmission lines, with an example of a notch filter with a split ring resonator.
Enhancing the Design of Biconical Antennas with Simulation
Biconical antennas are an important component when conducting electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing for consumer electronics. RF simulation can be used to enhance their design.
Detecting Dark Matter Axions with a Microwave Cavity
The Axion Dark Matter eXperiment (ADMX) uses a microwave cavity in an attempt to detect dark matter axions. Learn more about this project and how simulation can be applied to it.
RFID Tag Read Range and Antenna Optimization
A guest blogger from Continuum Blue, a COMSOL Certified Consultant, shares a numerical modeling example for radio-frequency identification (RFID) applications.
2D Axisymmetric Model of a Conical Horn Antenna
Did you know that you can save time setting up your electromagnetics models by taking advantage of axisymmetry? We discuss the benefits of this approach using a conical horn antenna example.
Modeling a Complementary Split Ring Resonator with Ease
The Frequency Selective Surface, Periodic Complementary Split Ring Resonator tutorial model can be set up easily by taking advantage of periodic boundary conditions. Learn more here >>
AltaSim Simulates Mie Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves
Researchers from AltaSim Technologies used simulation to analyze the Mie scattering of electromagnetic waves and how it compares to the Mie solution. Get the full story >>