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Simulating 3D Full-Wave Electromagnetic Fields Before Building Using software to design and simulate high-frequency products such as antennas and antenna arrays, manufacturers can ensure their design works as planned before going into the build phase. This saves tremendous time, money, and frustration as engineers no longer need to go back to the drawing board over and over again. ANSYS HFSS is the industry standard for simulating 3-D full-wave electromagnetic fields. Through HFSS, engineers can create and simulate a host of antenna models and get the results they need to ensure their designs are 5G ready. Information such as return loss, radiation patterns, and co-location analysis can assist engineers in making more confident design decisions. Summary Antenna designers and developers have enjoyed a lengthy period of evolutionary change. Innovations have led to stronger, better and faster designs that have changed the way the world uses telecommunications. Now they are in for a big shift. The excitement within the industry as well as the marketplace is real; 5G technology will change the world. Because 5G technology is completely different from 4G technology, companies entering the field should recognize that an outstanding 4G service provider will not automatically be a good 5G service provider. ANSYS, and its best-in-class electromagnetics simulation tools, are empowering these companies with early design insight and knowledge to quickly identify the transformational antenna design strategies that will make this game-changing technology, and corresponding data connectivity/speed benefits, a reality for the global marketplace. Whether you want to purchase design and simulation software and have your team trained, or work with an outside consultant with experts that can do the designing and simulating as an extension of your team, Rand SIM has solutions to meet your needs. Advancements will happen often and quickly, and Rand SIM's dedicated team will help you understand the changes and ultimately help you achieve your goals. About Rand Simulation Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation caters to product development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive differentiation and grow bottom-line profitability. Rand Simulation serves as both a North American reseller of ANSYS engineering simulation software and as a trusted design consultant offering insights gained on over 3,000 design projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics. About the Author Jared Hansen Lead Electromagnetics Specialist, Rand Simulation As a Lead Electromagnetics Specialist at Rand Simulation, Jared collaborates with clients to better determine solutions that meet their needs - whether it be new software, technical training, design/process auditing or consulting services. He is completing his Ph.D. in electrical engineering at North Dakota State University, where his focus is on antenna design, biomedical, instrumentation, EMI/EMC, and bio-compatibility. His research interest is in bioelectromagnetics and the interaction of 100MHz-20 GHz signals with cellular processes, transcription, and morphology. Before joining Rand Simulation, Jared worked for Digi International as an RF Engineer and Minnesota State University as a Director of Industry Relations and Adjunct Faculty, where he taught instrumental engineering to Junior and Senior Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students. Endless Possibilities with 5G ► Doctors perform procedures remotely ► Clearer video conferencing ► Highly detailed data transmitted in real time ► Control of a home's temperature, locks, security cameras, etc. ► Smooth virtual-reality gaming with opponents around the world

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