Remcom Updates XFdtd EM Simulation Software, 2 in a Series

By DE Editors

Remcom has announced an upgrade to XFdtd Release 7 (XF7). Version 7.1 introduces XACT Accurate Cell Technology, a meshing and computation method that the company says produces faster, more accurate results when modeling complex shapes. 

XACT resolves intricate designs with fewer computational resources, according to Remcom. Benefits include faster run times and the power to simulate complicated geometries. The company says important geometric features, including complex curved surfaces and small gaps, are resolved using a sub-cellular conformal method.

“While sub-cell techniques are not new, XACT builds on existing technology to provide a unified technique for representing thin and/or curved shapes within a cell while retaining XFdtd’s unique capability of making the real mesh visible to the user,” says Scott Langdon, product manager for XFdtd.

Another enhancement in the XF7 upgrade is the XTend Script Library. The scripting capabilities of XF7 add control and customization to workflow. In addition to XTend’s pre-loaded scripts, users may further customize and automate processes.

XF7 is available in both Pro and Bio-Pro versions. Both include XStream GPU acceleration, 32- or 64-bit analysis module, geometric modeler and postprocessor, shared memory multiprocessor (MPM) at eight cores, and a variety of 3D CAD import modules. The Bio-Pro version also includes SAR capability and hi-fidelity human body meshes.

For more information, visit Remcom.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.