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RF design when the geometry is not planar

Analyst provides 3D EM analysis using the finite element method. It calculates the structures a planar solver cannot handle: transitions, connectors, enclosures, and true 3D components within the RF design.

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The challenge

It costs you time and money

  • Transitions and connectors are missing from the circuit model
  • The structure has to be rebuilt in another tool
  • The issue only surfaces during prototype measurement
  • Support responses that take days

The solution

We give you control back

  • The 3D structure calculated exactly as drawn
  • Geometry sourced directly from the design rather than from scratch
  • Results used directly in circuit simulation
  • Local hotline with responses from a specialist on the same day
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HOW IT WORKS

The finite element method applied to RF structures

The entire volume is calculatedFEM fills the volume with a mesh rather than only calculating surfaces. It requires more computational effort, which is also why the method can handle arbitrary geometry.
Geometry comes directly from the designStructures are built from what is already drawn, rather than being modeled from scratch in a separate tool.
Results belong in the circuitAs with AXIEM, the end result is a model used further in the overall circuit simulation.
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VALUE

Analyst covers structures with three dimensions

Transitions, connectors, and 3D components, calculated in the same environment as the rest of the RF design.

What it calculates

What causes issues at high frequencies is rarely the transmission line. It is the transition.

Transitions between layers and mediaVias, launches, and feeds
Connectors and cablesWhere the signal leaves the board
3D components and antennasGeometry that cannot be flattened

The method

FEM is chosen because it places no constraints on the shape of the geometry.

Finite element methodVolumetric meshing rather than surfaces
Arbitrary geometryIncluding non-planar structures
Automatic mesh generationResolution adapts to the structure

Into the circuit

A 3D analysis must be directly usable by the engineer working on the circuit.

S-parameters for the structureModel of the physical transition
Used in simulationIntegrated with the rest of the circuit
Comparison of variantsEvaluating two design options against each other

In the workflow

The tool resides within the design environment, and that makes all the difference.

Part of AWRThe same environment as Microwave Office
Invoked directly from the designNo rebuilding of geometry
Alongside AXIEMPlanar and 3D in the same design

When it is the right tool

3D analysis requires compute time, so it should be used where it delivers clear value.

Non-planar geometryWhere AXIEM is insufficient
Critical transitionsFew structures, significant impact
Verification before prototypingBefore ordering hardware

Implementation

How Analyst works in practice

Cadence delivers the solver. Nordcad helps you apply it where it provides value.

Identify the critical structures that determine the result

A 3D analysis of everything is neither necessary nor practical. We provide guidance on which transitions are worth calculating.

Guidance on modeling and mesh resolution

How fine the mesh should be, and where the model boundaries should be set. These choices determine both simulation time and reliability.

Local expertise and ongoing support

You gain access to specialists who run 3D EM in practice and can assess whether a result is dependable.

Ready?

Ready to design with peace of mind?

A brief conversation is usually enough to clarify whether you need 3D analysis or if AXIEM is sufficient. No pitch. No pressure. Just a direct technical discussion about the structures causing issues.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When the geometry has a true third dimension. As long as the structure is planar — lines, couplers, patch antennas — AXIEM is both faster and sufficient. A connector, a transition between layers, or an enclosure requires Analyst.

Both are 3D EM solvers. Analyst is part of the RF flow in AWR and is used alongside circuit design. Clarity belongs to the electronics simulation portfolio and is typically used for interconnects, packages, and connectors in digital designs. The choice usually depends on the design environment you work in, rather than the geometry alone.

It depends entirely on the size of the structure and the required mesh resolution. That is why guidance on what to include in the model is just as important as the tool itself.

In practice, Analyst is used on structures directly from a Microwave Office design. If you have a different workflow in mind, we review it together before you make any decisions.

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A brief dialogue is often enough to clarify if Nordcad is the right choice for you. No pitch. No pressure.

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