Electromagnetic simulation has demonstrated that high intensity radiated fields on the aircraft can have an effect on its electronic system. Radar and satellite communication systems as well as TV and radio stations are all sources of HIRF. Using CST MICROWAVE STUDIO, the overall electromagnetic environmental effects are determined in each frequency band, and transfer functions are measured as a way to predict the behaviour of the aircraft.

Pulse Electronics has announced a reduction in their product design lead time. With the help of CST MICROWAVE STUDIO, Pulse Electronics could efficiently design mobile antennas to meet the challenges of complex and mechanically limited environments. With the delivery of optimized antenna design, manufacturing of modern mobile devices has become increasingly feasible.

Computer Simulation Technology announce a series of interviews highlighting the groundbreaking research carried out by previous winners of the CST University Publication Award. 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the CST University Publication Award, and to celebrate, CST has invited past winners, along with some of their university co-operation partners, to discuss their work with us.

The release of CST’s white paper, ‘Nanophotonics and Integrated Optics – Photonic Crystal Cavities’ offers engineers details of which type of photonic crystal cavities are best suited to certain applications and outlines their general properties. Hands-on examples and application descriptions, such as the WDM channel filter, are illustrated in order to demonstrate how specific antenna design projects can be carried out using CST MICROWAVE...

Using Continental Automotive GmbH, a leading automotive supplier, as a case study, CST has released an article detailing how EMC can be considered effectively in the design process. Alongside brake systems and tires, Continental also produces automotive multimedia systems. EMC considerations for vehicle electronics present challenges in their design process.

System Assembly and Modeling (SAM) is a leap forward for complex system simulations and optimizations. CST released a white paper titled 'Optimization of a Reflector Antenna System' to show how SAM can be used to automatically leverage the already existing simulation functionalities. The piecewise manner in which SAM operates is illustrated in the optimization of a reflector antenna, demonstrating the speed up in simulation time and the minimal r...

With CST STUDIO SUITE and Optenni Lab, the design of a mataching circuit is shortened to a few minutes, without the need for deep knowledge in the theory of impedance matching. 'Matching Circuit Optimization for Antenna Applications' is a white paper discussing the optimization of matching circuits to antenna applications and the benefits of impedance matching to antenna design.

Through multiphysics simulation, the electrical, magnetic, thermal and mechanical characteristics of low-interference magnetrons can be tested with the reduced need for prototyping and experimentation. The white paper titled, 'A Multiphysics Approach to Magnetron and Microwave Oven Design', demonstrates how CST STUDIO SUITE and its range of solvers can be used for optimized magnetron design in one integrated environment.

The integral equation solver in CST MICROWAVE STUDIO (CST MWS) enables the efficient and accurate modeling of large electrical structures with fine details, a result published in the white paper titled, 'Installed Performance of Communication Antenna Arrays'. The white paper explores how electromagnetic simulation can be utilized when designing antennas in sub-optimal positions. Solvers, such as the integral equation solver are presented, detaili...

Sirona Dental Systems GmbH, manufacturers of treatment equipment, instrumentation, CAD/CAM systems and imaging systems for the dental industry, have simplified their design process with the implementation of CST simulation software. The use of CST EM STUDIO has been integrated into the development and manufacturing process of Sirona, assisting in reducing prototype cycles, development time as well as costs.

Microdul, a company specializing in high quality microelectronics, realizes success with the help of CST. One of Microdul’s leading technologies includes the proximity sensor chip, which together with remote sensing plates are implemented into devices such as mobile phones. In determining the sensor’s electrostatic behaviour, CST EM STUDIO is used to address the challenge of distinguishing between intentional switching operation and environme...

Computer Simulation Technology announces that shipping has begun for CST STUDIO SUITE 2013, the latest version of their flagship product. CST STUDIO SUITE comprises a range of EM simulation tools, including the industry-leading high-frequency package CST MICROWAVE STUDIO. The shipping process is expected to be completed by April 30, 2013.

Computer Simulation Technology announces the incorporation of its office in Bengaluru, India. The founding of Computer Simulation Technology India Private Limited is a major milestone in CST’s operations in India. CST software products have been available in India for over a decade through official distributors Step Electronics Pvt. Ltd. and Jyoti Electronics.

Optenni announces a new version of the Optenni Lab matching circuit optimization and antenna analysis software featuring a unique easy-to-use simultaneous multiport matching capability for antennas and other RF applications. The work of an antenna engineer is becoming increasingly complex due to the growing number of radio systems, frequency bands and antennas.

It’s that time of year again. This year’s release of CST STUDIO SUITE is getting the finishing touches and should be on its way to our customers around the world very soon. Along with user manuals, tutorials, an overview of advanced topics, and tips on installing and getting you started, we’ve also organized for a few of our experts to demonstrate the new features through an update webinar series.

Computer Simulation Technology announces winners of the CST University Publication Award 2012. The CST University Publication Award is an annual grant to university institutes and researchers for work related to 3D EM field simulation applications. The winners are awarded extensions and upgrades to their CST STUDIO SUITE installations to recognize the importance of their work and to promote further research.

Computer Simulation Technology has today announced that it will be previewing CST STUDIO SUITE 2013 and its new design environment at EuMW 2012, booth #217. The increasingly complex tasks design engineers face today require a large number of sometimes specialised features. Simulation software vendors such as CST have enhanced their tools to accommodate these requirements.

Analysis by electromagnetic simulation allows the designer to characterise the RCS of a target far more extensively than would be possible for similar cost and time expenditure by measurement. CST STUDIO SUITE provides extensive functionality to analyse and optimise the RCS of targets of all shapes and sizes.

CST has today announced the launch of a new product that analyzes PCBs with respect to EMC and SI related design rules. Design engineers dealing with electromagnetic compatibility and signal integrity of PCBs, can now employ CST BOARDCHECK to get a quick overview of potential problems in their layout.

Computer Simulation Technology AG and Nuhertz Technologies, LLC present a new integrated filter design flow at MTT-S IMS 2012. Filter design is a challenging task in electrical engineering that can be greatly simplified by the use of filter synthesis tools such as FilterSolutions by Nuhertz.