In this video tutorial, an antenna's intrinsic impedance is simulated for two conditions--in free space and against a head. A three-port switch with two possible states is also included.
Tune a Tunable Matched Antenna Using XFdtd’s Schematic Editor
An Overview of XFdtd's Schematic Editor for Matching Networks
Simulation Software And The Need For A Schematic Editor
Tune a Fixed-Band Matched Antenna Using XFdtd’s Schematic Editor
Diplex Matched Antenna Tutorial Using XFdtd’s Schematic Editor
Simple Matching Network Tutorial Using XFdtd’s Schematic Editor
60 GHz Phased Array Simulation & Design Using XFdtd for WiGig
Demonstration of XFdtd's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Testing Features
A Unique Metric for Antenna Array Analysis in XFdtd
How To Simulate Throughput For A New Device Design
Demonstration of Full-Wave Matching Circuit Optimization in XFdtd
This video gives a demonstration of Full-Wave Antenna Matching Circuit Optimization using XFdtd's Circuit Element Optimizer (CEO). The antenna matching circuit design flow is discussed, including CEO's analysis of a given PCB layout. Predicted S-parameters and optimal component value results for two different frequency bands are also shown.
XFdtd Tutorial Video: Bow Tie Antenna Design
Tuning a Microstrip Lens in Rotman Lens Designer (RLD) and Options for Importing to XFdtd
In this video, a Remcom engineer walks through the steps to set up and tune a Ku Band microstrip lens in Rotman Lens Designer (RLD). Included is a discussion of the various options for exporting the file and importing into XFdtd EM Simulation Software, including the use of a customized script to automatically set up the ports and include the material properties.