How to Streamline Antenna Arrays Design with HFSS

In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to simulate an antenna array using 3D components within Ansys HFSS. The video guides you through the process of assembling multiple 3D components into a desired antenna array configuration, whether it’s a simple 8x8 array or a more complex dual-band interleaved antenna array. Once the array is assembled, the video explains how to solve it using either the Distributed Direct Solver or the Domain Decomposition Method (DDM) solver for uncompromised accuracy.
You'll discover how easy it is to configure and simulate different antenna array designs, visualize far-field radiation patterns, and export embedded patterns for further analysis-all while maintaining efficiency and accuracy. This video is a great resource for engineers working on antenna design for applications ranging from mobile devices to large-scale base stations.
0:15 - Introduction to Antenna Array Simulation in HFSS
0:20 - Overview of Antenna Array Configurations
0:45 - Solving the Array Using Distributed Direct Solver and DDM
1:20 - Exporting Embedded Patterns and Analyzing Beam Weights
1:50 - Steps for Setting Up the Antenna Array
2:15 - Loading and Assembling 3D Components
3:40 - Customizing Array Configurations and Components
4:04 - Creating the Open Region and Applying PML
4:40 - Setting Up Frequency Range and Running the Simulation
5:15 - Reviewing Results: Far-Field Patterns and S-Parameters
5:35 - Exploring a Dual-Band Interleaved Antenna Array Example
5:550 - Conclusion