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Electromagnetic Analysis
SIMULIA CST Studio Suite is a high-performance 3D analysis solution for designing, simulating, and optimizing electromagnetic systems.
Electromagnetic components are crucial to the success of an ever-increasing range of products. With general-purpose and specialized solvers for applications across the electromagnetic spectrum within a single user interface, CST Studio Suite enables rapid, flexible, and efficient development cycles.
Your products will always hit performance specifications, meet legal electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and exposure limits and avoid time-consuming redesigns or costly recalls.
| Features | SIMULIA CST |
|---|---|
| Solvers | Use general-purpose and specialized solvers for applications across the electromagnetic spectrum. Solve in the Time or Frequency domain using hexahedral or tetrahedral mesh and switch between them as desired. |
| Hybrid Simulation | Solvers can be coupled with each other to simulate complex systems. |
| Multiphysics | Simulate multiphysics effects by coupling the included thermal (steady state, conjugate heat transfer, and transient) and structural mechanics solvers. |
| Optimization | Use built-in local and global optimizers with all solvers to improve performance, meet specifications, or reduce cost while saving manual simulation time. |
| Materials | Simulate a vast array of phenomena with numerous material models, including plasmonic and photonic effects, ferromagnetism, secondary electron emission, non-linear materials, and biological heating. |
| Meshing | Use fast, automatic meshing, with mesh refinement and automatic adaptation, to increase mesh quality in critical parts of the model. Multiple mesh types, including tetrahedral, hexahedral, and specialty meshes, are automatically selected based on the solver choice and can be user-defined. |
| Parametric SOLIDWORKS Link | Import design changes back and forth between SOLIDWORKS and SIMULIA CST automatically. |
| Parametric Modeling | Create and edit models with the built-in, fully parametric CAD interface. |
| Synthesis Tools | Build models automatically with Filter Designer 2D for planar filters, Filter Designer 3D for cross-coupled cavity filters, Array Wizard for antenna arrays, Antenna Magus for antenna design, and FEST3D for waveguide design. |
| Modeling | Import a wide variety of file formats in 3D and 2D or create models within CST. Imported files can be edited easily with the built-in modeling tools. |
| Solver | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Time Domain | Broadband systems, transient effects, 3D electronics |
| Frequency Domain | Resonant structures, multiport systems, 3D electronics |
| Asymptotic | Electrically large structures, installed performance of antennas, scattering analysis |
| Eigenmode | Filters, cavities, metamaterials, periodic structures |
| Integral Equation | Electrically large models, installed performance, Characteristic Mode Analysis (CMA) |
| Multilayer | Monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), feeding networks, planar antennas |
| Solver | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Electrostatic | Sensors and touchscreens, power equipment, charged devices, X-ray tubes, lightning strike |
| Magnetostatic | Sensors, electrical machines, particle beam focusing magnets |
| LF Frequency Domain | Sensors and non-destructive testing, radio-frequency identification (RFID), wireless power transfer, bus bar systems |
| LF Time Domain | Electrical machines, transformers, electromechanical motors and generators, high-power insulation |
| Stationary Current | High-power equipment, electrical machines, printed circuit board (PCB) power distribution |
| Solver | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Conjugate Heat Transfer | Electronics cooling (natural or forced air), heat sinks, PCBs, filters |
| Thermal Transient | High-power electronic components, medical devices |
| Thermal Steady State | High-power electronic components, medical devices, bio-heating |
| Mechanical | Filter detuning, PCB deformation, Lorentz force on particle accelerators |
| Solver | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Particle-In-Cell (PIC) | Accelerator components, slow-wave devices, multipaction |
| Electrostatic PIC | Plasma ion source, electron gun with ionization, low-pressure breakdown analysis |
| Particle Tracking | Particle sources, focusing and beam steering magnets, accelerator components |
| Wakefield Solver | Cavities, collimators beam position monitors |
| Solver | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 2D Transmission Line Method | High-speed PCBs, packages, power electronics, power integrity, signal integrity, eye diagrams |
| 3D partial Element Equivalent Circuit | High-speed PCBs, packages, power electronics, power integrity, signal integrity, eye diagrams |
| 3D Finite Element FD | High-speed PCBs, packages, power electronics, power integrity, signal integrity, eye diagrams |
| Rule Check | Ensure full design meets industry specs |
| Solver | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Cable Harness Solver | General signal integrity (SI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) simulation of cables, layouts in large structures like cars or aircraft |
| Combination of HF/LF/PCB solvers | Emissions check, SAR analysis, RF leakage/crosstalk |
Creating the best products requires the best solutions, training, and support. With a little insight into your product development process, our team of pros can point you to any tools you need (and nothing you don’t).
But it doesn’t end there. We’ll stay with you every step of the way, helping solve complex design issues, 3D printing application questions, and so much more. No matter where you’re at, both in your process and geographically, we’re here.
CST offers a complete package of solvers for problems from statics to high frequency, including general purpose solvers like the Time Domain and Frequency Domain solvers suitable for a wide range of scenarios, as well as more specialized solvers for applications such as motors, circuit boards, and cable harnesses.
Yes. CST offers thermal and structural mechanics solvers, which can be coupled with the EM solvers for an integrated workflow.
Yes. Parametric linking to SOLIDWORKS means you can easily make model changes, enabling rapid iteration and optimization.
Both perpetual licensing (with subscription) and term licensing are available.
SIMULIA Opera complements CST with its strength in low frequency simulation, which is useful for the design of magnets, electric motors, and other electrical machines. Our team can help you determine which EM simulation software is best for your scenario.
Our support team is always ready to answer SIMULIA CST questions and assist with troubleshooting. Want to dig a little deeper? We can work through your tougher challenges in a dedicated Ask-an-Expert session.
We’re one of the largest engineering training providers in the world, offering both online and on-demand training so your team knows how to get the most out of your software.
We offer comprehensive onboarding for SIMULIA CST, ensuring a smooth start. From setting up your account to software installation, we’ll guide you through every detail for your success.
