Research Project Title
Modeling Methodologies & Algorithms for Rapid Electromagnetic Analysis of Complex Electronic Systems

Principal Investigators
Andreas C. Cangellaris
Jiaming Jin

Unit # 1
Project Overview

The general objective of this project is the development of methodologies and computer algorithms for rapid numerical simulation of the electromagnetic boundary value problems encountered in the design of high-frequency/high-speed, mixed (analog/digital) communications electronics. In particular, our focus has been on the enhancement of modeling versatility and computational efficiency of finite element-based electromagnetic field modeling of RF and microwave components and subsystems.

Furthermore, in order to meet the continuously shrinking design cycle times constraints, such analysis must be effected very rapidly in order to facilitate automated design iteration and prototyping. Such electromagnetic computer-aided design (CAD) capability is not available today. The proposed work will focus on the development of some of the fundamental modeling methodologies and subsystem- and system-level CAD framework suitable for electrical design and electrical performance assessment of wireless electronics components and modules.