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SEMCAD X RSS FeedSEMCAD X V13.4 Bernina Light Release
We are proud to announce the release of the Light version of SEMCAD X V13.4 Bernina. A brief commentary of the release follows below. Please see the Release Notes on the downloads page for a complete description.Release Commentary:
- This is a major release of the SEMCAD X light product, release V13.4
- The release includes LF Solvers as well as a new grid generator
- This release brings the Light version in line with the current status of the full SEMCAD X release
- Numerous bugfixes were done
- The LF solver is introduced to SEMCAD X light
- The advandced gridder has been added to this release
- Tutorial examples have been updated and added
We would be happy to provide you with further assistance if needed, by contacting us at semx-support@speag.com.
Update Release of SEMCAD X v.13.4 Bernina
We are proud to announce an update release of SEMCAD X v13.4 Bernina.A brief commentary of the release follows below. Please see the Release Notes on the downloads page for a complete description.
- This release is seen as a limited update release of V13.4.
- Various bugfixes were done and small upgrades to the user interface were done.
- A major bug in the licensor warranted this release. Licensing is now handled in a
smoother and more unified way.
SEMCAD X Team
Release of SEMCAD Poser
SEMCAD X Poser Package has been developed to allow deformation of all the supported human/animal model. It is now possible to deform the underlying rigid skeleton by specifying the required orientation at the articulated joints. Various models are available from SPEAG which have been prepared for positioning. It is also possible to add posing abilities to own models. Novel techniques allow deformations to be smoothly visualized in real time. Rapid switching between pre-saved (and user-defined) postures can be performed.
The implemented poser is based on techniques developed for animation pictures features. It offers the following benefits:
- easy articulation of joints in their physiological ranges
- deformation of the soft tissue without loss of connectivity and without changes in the total tissue volume
- predefined postures for standing, sitting and lying persons
Please find an overview of SEMCAD X Bernina's other features at www.semcad.com. The release itself can be downloaded here.
Release of SEMCAD Huygens
SPEAG in cooperation with the IT’IS Foundation has developed a novel, user-friendly generalized interface, the Generalized Huygens Box that effectively couples different solvers without accelerating error propagation. It is based on the concepts of the Huygens Box, a generalized Total-Field Scattered-Field (TFSF) plane wave excitation, and the Block Iterative Technique, which solves weakly coupled problems effectively.
The novel general Huygens Box technique and its implementation have proven to be a user-friendly and open interface to bridge multiple spatial dimensions, a major breakthrough for application engineers to analyze the EM issues of current and future devices and applications. The SEMCAD Huygens is easy to use and can be interfaced with any commercial or in-house code or even measurement results.
SPEAG is developing new algorithms to enhance the effectiveness of this new technique while collaborating with different software houses to provide user-friendly interfaces with different EM packages and the SEMCAD X solver family.
Please find an overview of SEMCAD X Bernina's other features at www.semcad.com. The release itself can be downloaded here.
Release of SEMCAD X Bernina V13.4 Final
SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of Version 13.4 Final of its SEMCAD X Simulation Platform. Among many new improvements, SEMCAD X V13.4 offers final versions of Bernina's powerful palette of features:
Novel Solvers & Optimization/Analysis Features
- Novel magneto low frequency and static solvers (complementing QS package)
- New SPICE co-simulation features and improved user interface
- Extended GA Optimizer Package (more goals, OTA, field, etc.)
- Parameter Sweep and Analysis Package
- Genetic Algorithm based Dispersive Parameter Optimization
- Extended functionality in Optics Package
- and more
- Poser Engine (unique anatomical posturing of full 3D human/animal models)
- Virtual Family Support
- Fast SAR (>100x speedup for spatial peak SAR evaluations)
- Talairach based based brain exposure evaluations
- and more
- GUI Automation Support (template simulations, predefined setups, etc.)
- Further improvements of the interactive gridder
- Enhanced CATIA importing
- Multi-panel model view (preview)
- Data Visualization of Anechoic Chamber measurements, e.g., radiation pattern
- New view options (rotation in 2D plane)
- Clone function for model parts
- and more
- Updated aXware HW acceleration features, C-type multi-cluster systems
- Generalized Huygens Box (1st version w/ forward G-TFSF implementation)
SEMCAD X is suitable for the most complex EM or Thermal challenges such as fast optimization of all types of antennas and CAD derived structures, failure/safety evaluations of sensor systems, EMC/EMI, full-wave coupled EM-circuit analysis, low frequency computations, novel materials, thermal analysis, Bio-Electromagnetics, implants or transmitters operating inside or near the human body, microwaves, couplers/filters and much more.
Our wide customer base includes market leading cellphone and telecommunications manufacturers, as well as industries including automotive and healthcare companies designing next generation biomedical and electronic devices. They call it a major breakthrough in EM & Thermal simulation!
Please find an overview of Bernina's wide features at www.semcad.com. The release itself can be downloaded here.
To get an introduction about our latest products, meet SPEAG engineers at
- SEMCAD X Workshop: Integrated Antenna Optimization Meets Industrial Prerequisite
July 9, 2008
San Diego, California USA
Want to learn how to realize your ideas into reliable and compatible designs? This interactive workshop, brought to you by SPEAG, will follow the typical simulation design flow for multiband mobile antenna modeling, optimization and compliance for various standards, including IEEE 1529 Spatial Peak Ave. SAR, CTIA Over-The-Air (OTA) Performance, and ANSI C63.19 Hearing-Aid Compliance (HAC).
Venue: Manchester Grand Hyatt,
One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Cost: Free
Contact semx-support@speag.com for registration
- IEEE AP-S International Symposium
July 5 - 11, 2008
San Diego, California USA
http://www.apsursi2008.org/
SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2007 Winners
 | Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is very pleased to announce the winners of SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2007: |
New DASY4 and DASY5 Software Release
Based on our customers valuable feedback, we are pleased to announce a new release of the DASY4 and DASY5 software, namely:
DASY4 V4.7 B71 and SEMCAD V1.8 B184
DASY5 V5.0 B119 and SEMCAD-X V13.2 B 87
HAC RF & T-coil
- updates to the latest standard versions ANSI C63.19-2006 and ANSI C63.19-2007
- visualization of the frequency response mask corrected to 300 - 3000 kHz
- program feedback for compliant distance setting
- increased measurement accuracy by compensating the effect of the dielectric material of the Test Arch on the electric field at close distances
- new HAC Arch phantom model for easier definition of measurement settings
- updated predefined files
- updated predefined files and listing/setting for communication systems
- DASY4 measurement software updated with some minor fixes without influence on the measurement.
- the bug of the CS8 robot series leading to singularity problems in some rare instants could be eliminated by enhanced robot movement predictions in the DASY software. The speed settings for the single movement segments was further accelerated. Joint limits for the NEO systems have been relaxed providing more flexibility during measurements.
- updates to the latest standard versions ANSI C63.19-2006 and ANSI C63.19-2007
- visualization of the frequency response mask corrected to 300 - 3000 kHz
- program feedback for compliant distance setting
- increased measurement accuracy by compensating the effect of the dielectric material of the Test Arch on the electric field at close distances
- new HAC Arch phantom model for easier definition of measurement settings
- updated predefined files
- after successful completion of a research project, SPEAG is proud to announce a new probe type. Vector probes are the most accurate and the only truly universal probes, i.e., vector probes are the only probes that measure without additional isotropic errors in different media if sensitivity/ConvF, sensor angles and boundary compensation parameters are calibrated for the corresponding medium. Furthermore, vector probes provide much useful additional information: E- and H-field polarization of the near-field and far-field; information about amplitude and directions of RF currents inside devices; information about the cause of parasitic coupling, i.e., what couples from where to what.
SAR
- updated predefined files and listing/setting for communication systems
- introduction of new licensing scheme (SAR, AIR, PRO and NEO license levels)
- instant report for all procedures or single jobs within a measurement file automatically printed by right-click
- several software restrictions and bugs have been removed
SEMCAD X V13.2 Update (build 87)
An updated release of SEMCAD X V13.2 has been posted in the SEMCAD X download section. Please read the release notes for a comprehensive list of improvements including the following general changes:- This release is seen as a limited update release of V13.2 Build 1.
- Various bugfixes were done and small upgrades to the user interface were done.
- Three significant upgrades were made that warranted the release - the LF Solver is now in a much more user-friendly state, serious crashes when using CAD based human models have been rectified and various requested post-processor features were added.
Please visit the SEMCAD X download section to download the new installer.
SEMCAD X V13.2 Christmas Update
HO HO HO ...The SEMCAD X Team is very excited and greatly pleased to announce our Merry Christmas SEMCAD X release including various hot new features and improvements.
That's it folks ... Thanks for an awesome year!
Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays from the SEMCAD X Team!
Please visit the SEMCAD X download section to download the new installer.
Bernina Release of SEMCAD X light
The Bernina release of SEMCAD X light is another major breakthrough in numerical simulations and is tailored especially for educational uses. Even students can now harness the power of SEMCAD X and free time for innovation.As an existing SEMCAD X light customer, you are entitled to a free upgrade to this new version, which you can download from our webpage, merely log in and download the new installer. Your current software serial number is still valid to unlock the new version, but if any problems should occur, please feel free to contact us.
Some of the new features of SEMCAD X light Bernina include:
- New and faster kernels and solver capabilities
- Yee-FDTD (SEMCAD X standard fast FDTD solver, 20-40 MCells/s on P4 3.4 GHz)
- Specific novel features & enhancements
- Extended SEMCAD X light Toolbox (including calculators and many tools for modeling and postprocessing)
- Full S-parameter processing and extraction
- Python scripting based optimization
- Progress visualization of simulation
- Newly improved grid generation with one-click, adaptive, non-uniform meshing (graded)
- Improved modeling and CAD features
- Widely extended solid modeling capabilities
- Material assignment priority feature
- Discrete ports (single edge, source/sensor)
- Distributed 2-D ports
- Waveguide sensors and ports (coax, rectangular, circular)
- Enhanced data extraction and postprocessing
- More features for far-field and near-field postprocessing including 2-D and 3-D views
- EMC/EMI postprocessing capabilities
- additional predefined parameter like Over-The-Air (OTA) data
- and much more...
SEMCAD X light limitations
SEMCAD X light has many of the advanced features that are offered in the full version of SEMCAD X, but a few limitations have been imposed to tailor the product specifically for educational purposes. Some of these include:
- Maximum of 10 solid modeling objects and materials per simulation project possible
- Grid size limited to 1 million cells
- No CAD import or export capabilities
- Reduced modeling complexity
- Yee-FDTD solver only
The official release of SEMCAD X light Bernina is available now in the SEMCAD X light online store. For more information please contact us on semcad-support@speag.com or fill out our online contact form.
Release of SEMCAD X V13.0 Bernina
SPEAG is pleased to announce the much anticipated release of SEMCAD X V13.0 Bernina.
While V12.0 Jungfrau constituted a breakthrough in CEM based optimization, SEMCAD X V13.0 Bernina transforms this industry-leading simulation platform to another unparalleled level of performance for a wide spectrum of R&D applications by offering the following features:
OPTIMIZER 2The industry’s most effective CAD based multi-goal multi-parameter optimizer.
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CIRCUIT-EM SIMULATION (Preview) Coupled circuit (SPICE)-EM simulator in the time-domain
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MATERIALS / OPTICSLatest materials, e.g., Lorentz, Drude, Debye, Raman, Kerr, real metals.
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ELF SIMULATION (Preview) Novel highly effective static and quasi-static solvers.
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MODELS / POSER (Preview) Easy manipulation of any postural changes of our newest full 3D models.
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The previewed features provide full usability and integration. A final version, unleashing the full potential and feature richness will be available in V13.2 in December 2007.
SEMCAD X is suitable for the most complex EM or Thermal challenges such as fast optimization of all types of antennas and CAD derived structures, failure/safety evaluations of sensor systems, EMC/EMI, full-wave coupled EM-circuit analysis, low frequency computations, novel materials, thermal analysis, Bio-Electromagnetics, implants or transmitters operating inside or near the human body, microwaves, couplers/filters and much more.
Our wide customer base includes market leading cellphone and telecommunications manufacturers, as well as industries including automotive and healthcare companies designing next generation biomedical and electronic devices. They call it a major breakthrough in EM & Thermal simulation!
Please find an overview of Bernina's wide features at www.semcad.com. The release itself can be downloaded here.
New DASY4 and DASY5 Software Release
Based on our customers valuable feedback, we are pleased to announce a new release of the DASY4 and DASY5 software, namely:
DASY4 V4.7 Build 55 and SEMCAD V1.8 Build 176
DASY5 V5.0 Build 87 and SEMCAD X V12.4 Build 52
The new DASY4 release provides the upgrade of the HAC features for compatibility with the latest version: ANSI C63.19-2007. The changes include:
HAC RF- Postprocessor incorporates limits from ANSI C63.19-2007 for M-classes.
- Sophisticated interactive handling of combined HAC RF evaluations.
- Probe Modulation factor can be modified during visualization of the HAC RF subgrids.
- HAC RF exclusion subgrids can be modified on-line with immediate visualization of the effect on the combined class. These settings are also used in the combined field report.
- Predefined measurement files have been updated for compliance with the new measurement distance of 15mm for devices.
- PMF determination is supported by detailed instruction, predefined files and evaluation sheet.
HAC T-Coil
- Postprocessor incorporates limits from ANSI C63.19-2007 for T-classes.
- Reporting includes more detailed information on signal type, amplitude setting etc.
- Procedure to determine correct audio level setting for R&S CMU200.
- Next generation of sample file for T-Coil setup and measurements as a basis for customer specific modifications.
General
- DASY4 measurement software updated with some minor fixes without influence on the measurement.
Download the NEW DASY4 Software!
The new DASY4 software upgrade is now available for download from the DASY
homepage www.speag.com/measurement/support/dasy4/index.php
The new DASY5 release provides new features in the following areas:
SAR
Implementation of SAR correction for deviations of permittivity and conductivity according to the latest drafts of IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209-2 standards. The target liquid parameters are included in the Inventory->Medium folder as *.txt files. This feature can be enabled or disabled by activating the check box "Use target values for SAR correction".
Fast SAR algorithm extended to frequencies up to 6 GHz according to paper "Accurate and Fast Estimation of Volumetric SAR from Planar Scans from 30 MHz to 6 GHz" by M. Douglas, CK Chou, BEMS Abstract book 2007, page 189-191.
HAC
Upgrade of the HAC features for compatibility with the latest version: ANSI C63.19-2007 including:
HAC RF
- Postprocessor incorporates limits from ANSI C63.19-2007 for M-classes.
- Sophisticated interactive handling of combined HAC RF evaluations.
- Probe Modulation factor can be modified during visualization of the HAC RF subgrids.
- HAC RF exclusion subgrids can be modified on-line with immediate visualization of the effect on the combined class. These settings are also used in the combined field report.
- Predefined measurement files have been updated for compliance with the new measurement distance of 15mm for devices.
- PMF determination is supported by detailed instruction, predefined files and evaluation sheet.
HAC T-Coil
- Postprocessor incorporates limits from ANSI C63.19-2007 for T-classes.
- Reporting includes more detailed information on signal type, amplitude setting etc.
- Procedure to determine correct audio level setting for R&S CMU200.
- Next generation of sample file for T-Coil setup and measurements as a basis for customer specific modifications. A high speed version allows scanning one configuration completely within 35 minutes.
General
- Several software restrictions and bugs have been removed.
The new DASY5 software upgrade is now available for download from the DASY homepage www.speag.com/measurement/support/dasy5/index.php
Release of SEMCAD X Jungfrau V12.4
SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of Version 12.4 of its SEMCAD X Simulation Platform especially coinciding with the IEEE MTT-S and APS conferences. It presents yet another step forward in efficient and user-friendly computational electromagnetics, introducing new EMC/EMI related features and novel methods for material modeling. Furthermore, a significant increase in memory efficiency was achieved. Combined with SEMCAD X's unique, superior speed (> 50x faster, computing at up to 500-1500 Mcells/s) and the updated novel effective GA based optimizer allowing parametrization and optimization of CAD derived structures, SEMCAD X is the most advanced EM Simulation tool available.
SEMCAD X V12.4 offers many new features and improvements:
- additional optimization goals including OTA parameters, uniformity, etc. in GA Optimizer for CAD structures
- Metamaterials (double negative)
- extended dispersive materials (el. + mag.: Debye, Lorentz, Drude, Drude-Lorentz)
- modeling of lossy metals and coated sheets
- novel EMC/EMI related features and tools
- latest hardware acceleration solutions, updated drivers/features
- improved simulation speed due to on-the-fly DFT
- significantly optimized memory usage
- extended 3-D solid modeling toolbox
- and much more
Meet SPEAG engineers at the major 2007 Summer conferences/exhibitions and let them unleash the power of SEMCAD X and SPEAG's products for you:
- IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
Booth No. 536
June 3 - 8, 2007
Honolulu, Hawaii USA
http://www.ims2007.org/ IEEE AP-S International Symposium
Booths No. 13 & 14
June 10 - 15, 2007
Honolulu, Hawaii USA
http://hcac.hawaii.edu/conferences/aps2007/
Please find an overview of Jungfrau V12.4 wide features via semcad.com.
The release itself available in the SEMCAD X download section.
SEMCAD X Review in IEEE Spectrum Magazine
SEMCAD X was thoroughly reviewed by the renowned BioElectromagnetics authority Dr. Kenneth R. Foster for IEEE Spectrum Magazine, concluding
"In short, Semcad X, is a stellar program, and one that promises to have a major impact in some specialized fields involving the simulation of electromagnetic fields."
Read the full review online via IEEE Spectrum's site.
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SEMCAD X/Optimizer 2 Package will be released in Summer 2007!
SEMCAD X set the standard in CEM based optimization, allowing the parameterization and optimization of original, highly complex CAD data for multiple goals and 20 or more parameters. SEMCAD X w/ Optimizer 2 reaches new performance limits with novel algorithms (Conjugate Gradient, Hybridization with others, etc.) while its enhanced architecture effectively guides/supports the users in automated and semi-automated Performance Optimization (OTA, EMI, thermal, etc.), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Virtual Prototyping (VP).
The most revered EM simulation software, done anew!
SEMCAD X featured in NVIDIA Success Story
SPEAG and SEMCAD X are featured in an Success Story article on NVidia's website about how Boston Scientific has been able to improve simulations using SEMCAD X's hardware acceleration tools provided by Acceleware. Get the full article here!  |
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SPEAG cited in Wall Street Journal
SPEAG was recently quoted in Wall Street Journal by Motorola "By performing such tests more quickly (with SEMCAD X), handset makers can reduce delays in introducing new products" and by FDA with respect to utilization of SEMCAD X for modeling medical devices in high-end human models for such purposes as simulating the effects of magnetic resonance imaging scanners on patients who have pacemakers. Check out the full article here !SPEAG is proud to be the front runner of the exciting GPU computing revolution with Acceleware and NVidia and in providing the fastest EM simulation tool on the market.
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Release of SEMCAD X Jungfrau V12.2
SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of Version 12.2 of its SEMCAD X Simulation Platform.
Presenting a next major step forward in efficient and user-friendly computational electromagnetics introducing a novel ergonomic fully interactive grid generator. Combined with SEMCAD X's unique, superior speed (> 50x faster, computing at up to 400-1500 Mcells/s) and the updated novel effective GA based optimizer allowing parametrization and optimization of CAD derived structures, SEMCAD X forms the most advanced EM Simulation tool available.
SEMCAD X V12.2 offers many new features and improvements:
- Genetic Algorithm-based Optimizer for CAD derived structures where complex multi-dimensional goals can be defined
- fully interactive real-time novel Grid Generator that drastically reduces the time and effort required to create an optimum grid, including solid specific gridding/visualization
- CAD translator for Gerber layout data
- Grid Computing based Remote Client/Server Simulation Plugin for Win and Linux systems
- extended Thermal Solver capabilities
- 64bit OpenMP parallel solvers
- fully integrated Postprocessor and comparison engine for measurement data (DASY5)
- improved 3-D CAD parametrization engine
- largely extended 3-D solid modeling toolbox
- additional boundary conditions (periodic, etc.)
- and much more
SEMCAD X is suitable for the most complex EM challenges such as fast optimization of all types of antennas and full CAD derived structures, failure/safety evaluations of sensors systems, EMC/EMI, thermal analysis, Bio-Electromagnetics, implants or transmitters operating inside or near the human body, microwaves, couplers/filters and much more.
Our wide customer base including market leading cellphone and telecommunications manufacturers, as well as industries including automotive and healthcare companies designing next generation biomedical and electronic devices, call it a major breakthrough in EM & Thermal simulation!
Please find an overview of Jungfrau's wide features via semcad.com. The release itself available in the SEMCAD X download section.
Phone Numbers: Change in Area Code
As per April 1, 2007 our local area code will change from 1 to 44. Please note our new main phone and fax number:| Phone | +41 44 245 9700 (old: +41 1 245 9700) |
| Fax | +41 44 245 9779 (old: +41 1 245 9779) |
For direct phone numbers of our staff please refer to the signatures in any e-mail correspondence.
SEMCAD X Jungfrau Workshop: LG
A workshop introducing SEMCAD X Jungfrau was hosted in Zurich this February. The workshop introduced new features that have been added to SEMCAD X which keep it the most efficient and powerful RF design tool for solving real-world design and development issues. The powerful optimizer, ClusterInABox and remote solver tools were explained as was the DASY5 and Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) postprocessor.For further information on the next workshop in your area, please contact semcad-support@speag.com or our local representatives.
Release of SEMCAD X V12.0 Jungfrau
SPEAG is pleased to announce SEMCAD X V12.0 Jungfrau, the latest release of our powerful, efficient and user-friendly EM TCAD package which constitutes another milestone in computational electromagnetics. It combines its unique, superior speed (> 50x faster, computing at up to 400-1500 Mcells/s) with a novel effective optimizer featuring Genetic Algorithms that allows parametrization and optimization of CAD derived structures. SEMCAD X V12.0 Jungfrau offers many new features and improvements:
- Genetic Algorithm based Optimizer for CAD derived structures
- Parametrization of imported (IGES, ProE, STEP, etc.) CAD or user defined data
- Multi-goal optimization (combined S-Param, SAR, far-field) of >> 25 parameters
- DASY4/5 postprocessing engine, direct simulation-measurement comparison
- Fully Improved gridder engine (real-time object selective gridding)
- Extended Thermal Solver functionality (field optimization, extended features)
- Up to 80 times faster simulations using latest aXware hardware accelerators
- Widely extended CAD / solid modeling functionality (global, local, history)
- Improved OpenMP shared memory parallelization
- Latest ACIS R16 upgrade, novel visual rendering improvements/features
- Extended SEMCAD X Toolbox, widened Python scripting features
- Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) simulation/postprocessing
- Extended PostPro features for near- and far-field
- MED extension (line extraction tool, arbitrary helix modeling, etc.)
- and much more
SEMCAD X is suitable for the most complex EM challenges such as fast optimization of all types of antennas and full CAD derived structures, failure/safety evaluations of sensors systems, EMC/EMI, thermal analysis, Bio-Electromagnetics, implants or transmitters operating inside or near the human body, microwaves, couplers/filters and much more.
Our wide customer base including market leading cellphone and telecommunications manufacturers, as well as industries including automotive and healthcare companies designing next generation biomedical and electronic devices, call it a major breakthrough in EM & Thermal simulation!
Please find an overview of Jungfrau's wide features via semcad.com. The Jungfrau release itself available in the SEMCAD X download section.
GPU Computing Revolution for SEMCAD X
SPEAG was quoted today in a Press Release of NVidia, the worldwide leader in graphics processing - highlighting the strong relationship between NVidia , Acceleware and SPEAG. SPEAG, pioneering with SEMCAD X in being the first ever commercial simulation platform integrating GPU based hardware acceleration for its end customers, providing computation performance which is orders of magnitude faster than common software solutions. Please read the full Press Release via:
NVIDIA Unveils CUDA(TM) - the GPU Computing Revolution Begins
SPEAG is pleased to be part of the exciting GPU computing revolution with Acceleware and NVidia, further staying strides ahead and providing the fastest EM simulation tool on the market.
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Release of SEMCAD X light
Since 2005, SEMCAD X has set the standard in computational electromagnetics by offering some of the fastest FDTD solvers and the most intuitive user interface on the market. Now, SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X light, another major breakthrough in numerical simulations tailored especially for educational uses. Even students can now harness the power of SEMCAD X and free time for innovation.Some of the new features of SEMCAD X light include:
- New and faster kernels and solver capabilities
- Yee-FDTD (SEMCAD X standard fast FDTD solver, 20-40 MCells/s on P4 3.4 GHz)
- Specific novel features & enhancements
- Extended SEMCAD X light Toolbox (including calculators and many tools for modeling and postprocessing)
- Full S-parameter processing and extraction
- New materials database featuring pre-defined materials
- Python scripting based optimization
- Auto termination of simulation
- Improved grid generation with one-click, adaptive, non-uniform meshing (graded)
- Improved modeling and CAD features
- Updated ACIS R16 and faster OGL 3-D rendering
- Widely extended solid modeling capabilities
- Material assignment priority feature
- Discrete ports (single edge, source/sensor)
- Distributed 2-D ports
- Waveguide sensors and ports (coax, rectangular, circular)
- Enhanced data extraction and postprocessing
- Extended API for Python scripter
- More features for far-field and near-field postprocessing including 2-D and 3-D views
- EM fields (Avg P, B, D, E, H, J, S, Energy, etc.) in transient or steady state, with animations and movies
- SAR/absorption (Av. 1g/10g/arbitrary IEEE1529, distributions, dP/dV)
- and much more...
SEMCAD X light limitations
SEMCAD X light has many of the advanced features that are offered in the full version of SEMCAD X, but a few limitations have been imposed to tailor the product specifically for educational purposes. These include:
- Maximum of 10 solid modeling objects and materials per simulation project possible
- Grid size limited to 1 million cells
The official release of SEMCAD X light is available now for purchase in the SEMCAD X light online store. For more information please contact us on semcad-support@speag.com or fill out our online contact form.
SEMCAD X Workshops in China
Come and learn why industry is embracing SEMCAD X as the most efficient, robust and reliable RF design tool for solving real-world design issues.
Two SEMCAD X introduction workshops are being held in China at the end of July:
- Shanghai: 25/07/2006
- Beijing: 27/07/2006
For further information please contact semcad-support@speag.com or our local representatives.
SEMCAD X Mönch Workshop Taipei
The first introduction to SEMCAD X Mönch workshop will be hosted in Taipei this July. Come and learn about all the exciting new features that have been added to
SEMCAD X making it the most efficient, robust and reliable RF design tool for solving real-world design issues. For further information please contact semcad-support@speag.com or our local representatives.
Release of SEMCAD X V11.0 Mönch
SPEAG is pleased to announce SEMCAD X V11.0 Edition Mönch, another major breakthrough in numerical simulations. New features:
- 3-D standalone and coupled EM - Thermal Solver including conformal modeling
- Preview for Genetic Algorithm based Optimizer for CAD derived structures
- Dispersive materials (Debye, Lorentz, Drude, Drude-Lorentz) via aXware
- Special models for 3-D real metal modeling (sheets, dielectric coatings, etc.)
- FIT/conformal ADI solver (C-ADI-FDTD)
- > 20 and up to 80 times faster simulations using latest aXware hardware
- Fully parametrized 3-D solid modeling
- Importer for 3-D voxel data and compound conversion
- ACIS R16 upgrade, widely extended solid modeling capabilities
- Improved grid generation
- Extended SEMCAD X Toolbox
- Extended PostPro features for near- and far-field
- and much more
SEMCAD X V10.0 Eiger which has been released in late 2005 has been further greatly extended within this release V11.0 Mönch including a variety of new features. Now featuring 4 EM solvers (Yee-FDTD, FIT/C-FDTD, ADI-FDTD, C/FIT-ADI-FDTD), 2 EM combined Thermal solvers (T, C-T), ultra-fast aXware hardware acceleration and GA based optimization, SEMCAD X provides a complete solution to analyze and optimize multi-physics problems of any complexity.
The latest version of SEMCAD X aXware FDTD acceleration hardware allows simulation speeds more than 150 times faster than our main competitors. Enabling the full analysis of a CAD derived mobile phone in less than 2 minutes. (Source: IT'IS Foundation)
Our wide customer base including all global players in the mobile communication and medical sector rely on SEMCAD X in applications ranging from the design of waveguiding structures, over virtual prototyping up to the optimization of complex CAD derived structures.
Please find an overview of Mönch's wide features via semcad.com – the Mönch release itself available in the SEMCAD X download section.
Exceptional Performance at Low Cost -
SEMCAD X now bundled with aXware
SEMCAD X now includes the aXware FDTD hardware acceleration card from Acceleware by default at no additional cost ! Simulate at 150 MCells/s on your desktop PC ! Additionally, the SEMCAD X/ClusterInABox bundle is now available for unbeatable performance at an exceptional price.
Contact our sales representatives for detailed information & try SEMCAD X yourself !
Now the Fastest:
SEMCAD X is 10 – 50x FASTER !!!
SEMCAD X vs. main competitors for transmitter - absorber benchmark (7.2 MCells, smin=1mm, 670 - 1000 MHz pulse, 8000 timesteps, epsmax =43.7, PML ABC), P4 3.6 GHz. SEMCAD X is even 30% faster with analytical ABC which is not provided by some competitors ! (Source: IT'IS Foundation)
SEMCAD X now offers hardware accelerated FDTD with a computational speed of up to 300 - 400 MCells/s. Simulate complex EM configurations (< 100 microns resolution, 5 million cells) within only a few minutes - 10 to 50X faster than any other currently available solution ! Furthermore, SEMCAD X is the only TCAD tool featuring Yee-, Conformal- and (C-)ADI-FDTD and an EM coupled Thermal Solver.
View SEMCAD X performance features and experience the ultimate !
Now with the Most Powerful Modeler –
SEMCAD X Applicable for the Most Complex Devices
SEMCAD X features ACIS® based modeling and 3-D OGL rendering using QTech. The direct import and handling of whole CAD assemblies consisting of > 10'000 parts in various CAD formats has never been easier or faster. By providing native 64 bit solutions for GUI and kernels, simulations of > 1 billion voxels eliminate size and complexity limitations. Optimum performance at your fingertips.
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Release of SEMCAD X V10.0 Eiger
We announce another big step ahead of our competitors:
- Conformal FDTD solver for improved accuracy
- > 10 times faster simulation using aXware hardware FDTD acceleration
- S-Parameters extraction
- Native 64bit support for GUI and solvers (32 and 64bit)
- OpenMP parallel kernel
- Supporting RedHat/Mandrake Linux and Mac OSX
- Additional source models (waveguide, coax, cylindrical)
- Python scripting based optimization capabilities
- Updated ACIS version and faster OGL 3-D rendering (32 and 64 bit)
- Extended PostPro features for near- and far-field
- and much more
On December 5th 2005, SEMCAD X V10.0 Eiger has been released. Compared to the Preview released by mid of 2005, the Eiger Edition has been greatly extended and improved with respect to features leading our tasklist and based on the valuable feedback from users.
Being the only EM simulation tool featuring Conformal- and ADI- in addition to conventional FDTD solvers, SEMCAD X provides the right solution for any of your EM or T related problems. Moreover, exclusively integrating the aXware FDTD hardware accelerators and providing native 64 bit support, real-world problems can be solved within a few minutes only - computing at 30 - 100 times faster than the speed of our competitors.
Please find the Eiger release available in the SEMCAD X download section. A SEMCAD X V 10.0 Eiger CD will be shipped next week to selected customers. SEMCAD X Eiger contains the following major extensions and features:
- New and Faster Kernels and Solver Capabilities
Conformal FDTD solver for improved accuracy
> 10 times faster using aXware hardware FDTD acceleration
Native 64bit support for GUI and solvers
OpenMP parallel kernel
Supporting RedHat/Mandrake Linux and Mac OSX
Auto termination feature of simulation
- Specific Novel Features & Enhancements
Full S-Parameters processing and extraction
Additional source models (waveguide, coax, cylindrical)
Python scripting based optimization capabilities
User defined signals
New materials database featuring pre-defined materials
New source types, sensors and ports
Extended SEMCAD X Toolbox
- Improved Modeling and CAD Features
Updated ACIS version and faster OGL 3-D rendering (32 and 64 bit)
More modeling tools, helix modeling, model scaling, etc.
Enhanced CAD import and healing
Faster handling of SEMCAD X 3-D anatomical human models
Material assignment priority feature
Calculator tools for guiding wave structures
- Enhanced Data Extraction and Postprocessing
Extended API for Python scripter
Import and visualization of measured far-field data
More features for far-field and near-field postpro
Touchstone™ export
Extended capabilities of scripter and script-editor
- Documentation / Application Examples
Largely extended user manual describing all new features
Tutorial enriched by variety of new examples
Scripter examples provided
SEMCAD X related publications
Special Discount: 50% on Any Numerical Phantom for SEMCAD X
Together with the Final Release of our new SEMCAD X simulation package in November, we are offering a special 50% discount on our entire set of numerical phantoms, including high resolution nonhomogeneous anatomical human and animal phantoms as well as standard phantoms. The simulation platform SEMCAD X allows fully grid-independent modeling of all these phantoms; moreover, the transversal resolutions are higher than 0.2 mm! This special offer is valid from November 1 through December 31, 2005. Please contact our SEMCAD X sales representatives for detailed information.
SEMCAD X Workshops Summer 2005
- July 27, Taipei, Taiwan
- August 8-9, Seoul, South Korea
SEMCAD X opens a completely new world in RF design. To participate in these intensive workshops, please contact Dymstec (Korea) or Auden (Taiwan).
Each workshop focuses on the new features and performance benefits offered by
SEMCAD X. Users are trained to use the tool at an advanced level.
aXware: the Accelerator Card for
SEMCAD X
SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of aXware, the new hardware accelerator card for SEMCAD X, enabling AWESOME performance benefits. For detailed performance information and simulation times check out the following benchmarks.
To find out more information about the card and cluster options please visit SEMCAD.com or download the flyer.
SEMCAD X European Users Workshop
SEMCAD X opens a completely new world in RF design. To promote an efficient start SPEAG organizes two training workshops which will be held for novices and advanced users. Both seminars will be conducted interactively, learn directly from SEMCAD X developers and our application engineers.
Day1
- Recent developments and novel features integrated into SEMCAD X
- Getting started in SEMCAD X: CAD handling, modeling, setup, simulation, postpro
Day2
- SEMCAD X in the real world: guest speaker
- Modeling and simulation guidelines for expert users
- SEMCAD X - a design tool: simulation of advanced mobile applications
Both workshops are held within the SPEAG offices in Zurich, Switzerland
Course I: June 16 - 17, 2005
Course II: July 14 - 15, 2005
Cost: full - 900 EUR; academic - 200 EUR; single day - 500 EUR (incl. PC, docu, lunch, coffee)
If you would be interested in securing a place in one of the above mentioned workshops, please send a brief message to semx-workshop@speag.com. Attendance of each seminar will be limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Please register 2 weeks in advance.
Release of SEMCAD X Preview
- Faster (>3x)
- More memory effective (>2x saving)
- Incl. high performance EM ADI-FDTD solver (world's 1st)
- Imports and quickly processes CAD data with >>1000 parts
- Highly improved GUI and fast mesher
- and much more
Please find a demo version available in the SEMCAD X download section. The SEMCAD X Preview 10.0 will be shipped next week to selected customers. SEMCAD X is built upon the success of SEMCAD V1.8 but has been largely rewritten in order to be prepared for the integration of novel solvers, algorithms and features. SEMCAD X contains the following major extensions and features:
New 3-D Kernels Providing Major Performance Boosts
- EM Yee-FDTD kernel (speedup >3x, memory < 1/2x)
- EM ADI-FDTD (unconditionally stable)
- High performance UPML ABC (effective truncation of lossy media) included in all kernels
Specific Novel Features & Enhancements
- Redesigned grid generator (high level automation, non-uniform mesh)
- Python based scripting engine (supporting all platform parts)
New GUI & Improved Modeling Environment
- Greatly increased GUI user-friendliness (guidance, higher speed usage, faster parameter access)
- ACIS® R13 upgrade for easy mesh-independent 3-D solid modeling, new CAD formats
- New uniquely fast 3-D rendering engine for fast handling of CAD models (hundreds of parts)
- Improved handling (speed, memory) of high resolution, grid-independent, MRI based anatomical phantoms
Enhanced Data Extraction and Postprocessing
- Fast 3-D OGL rendered visualization of all results
- Processing of EM near- and far-field data (2-D, 3-D field, radiation pattern, SAR, antenna performance data, etc.)
- Extended Python scripting based data extraction, comparison and reporting
Documentation / Application Examples
- All new features are described in detail within a new manual
- New examples included in Tutorial