SIMULIA CST Studio Suite

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.

High Frequency Low Frequency Multiphysics Particle Dynamics PCB EMC/EMI 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