Concerto AS is a special low cost product aimed specifically at coaxial device modeling. It supports TEM modes, with extremely fast analysis time by solving only the 2D cross section of a device. The FDTD method is used which has proved to be the most efficient technique for this class of model.

The price has been set very low with Concerto AS to encourage connector designer to use this invaluable tool. It is also unique since not only does it solve only a 2D cross section (giving unrivalled speed of calculation), but it also uses a full 3D Geometric Modeler allowing data transfer to full 3D analysis modules if required.

Benefits

By making the product aimed at a specific application (namely coaxial devices), it is possible to keep the price at an extremely affordable level. The full 3D modeler is included in the package, so that full 3D CAD files can be imported or exported. But other options that are not required for this specific application have been omitted, leaving a streamlined, focused product.

The tools for adaptive solutions and model parameterization are all included, and the Optimizer+ module is available as an option if required. Key features can be set as parameters, and either modified in a script allowing multiple analyses to be automated, or be passed to the optional Optimizer+ modules for full optimization.

The adaptive solver included within Concerto AS allows the mesh to be automatically refined until a specific accuracy in solution is achieved.

Main Features

3D Geometric Modeler, including:

• CAD file import/export, including de-featuring and healing
• Parameterization facilities
• Scripting language, with ability to create user defined macros
• Links to Optimizer+ (optional module)
• Easy to use sketching facility for model input
• Advanced modeler features for the power user
• Automatic generation of 2D solution plane, plus automatic mesh generation

2D FDTD Simulation, including:

• Dynamic results display
• Export S-parameters
• Suspend & Resume function (pause analysis, and resume)
• Freeze function (save current status of analysis, and resume at later date)
• Conforming elements (to model complex shapes) - no time step reduction
• Extremely fast 2D analysis

Additional Options:

• Optimizer+ with links to Geometric Modeler