QuickWave 3D
Complete 3D full-wave electromagnetic simulation with conformal FDTD.
Accurate. Versatile. Production-ready.
Why QuickWave 3D
- Conformal FDTD with advanced models for curved boundaries and media interfaces
- Precise extraction: S-parameters (full Smn), eigenmodes, Q-factors, de-embedding, power balance
- Wide scope: circuits, antennas, scattering/RCS, TDR, periodic structures, microwave heating
- Trusted in industry and research for microwave & mm-wave applications
Key Capabilities
S-Parameters & Circuits
Full Smn, de-embedding, frequency-dependent reference impedance, group delay, SWR, power balance; below-cutoff handling; Touchstone export.
Radiation & Scattering
Near-to-Far (2D/3D), fixed-angle time-domain NTF, Near-to-Near; plane-wave and Gaussian-beam excitation.
TDR & Frequency Monitors
Time-domain reflectometry with measurement-like signals; frequency-domain probes from impulse runs (FD-Monitors).
Resonators / High-Q
Eigenfrequencies, Q-factors, clean modal fields for closely-spaced modes; accelerated analysis via QProny (GPOF).
Periodic & Photonic
PBC in 1–3 axes for FSS, metamaterials, and photonic crystals; band diagrams and modal studies.
Post-Processing
Field maps, integral contours (V, I), lumped element impedance via FD-Probing, parameter sweeps and optimization.
Applications
RF & Microwave Components
Filters (waveguide/planar/combline), couplers, power dividers, multiplexers.
- S-parameters incl. full Smn, group delay, power balance
- Insertion/return loss, isolation, cross-coupling
- Automated sweeps & OptimiserPlus goals
High-Q Resonators
Dielectric/cavity/SIW; close-spaced modal analysis.
- Eigenfrequencies & Q-factors (QL, Q0)
- Field maps & loss attribution (dielectric/metal)
- Acceleration with QProny (GPOF)
Antennas & Arrays
Patch, horn, Vivaldi, rod, lens, phased arrays.
- NTF 2D/3D radiation patterns, gain, efficiency
- Impedance/return loss, matching networks
- Platform effects & radome loading
Planar Circuits & Interconnects
Microstrip/CPW/stripline; PCB and packages.
- Dispersion, multimode & evanescent effects
- De-embedding, reference-Z(f), Touchstone export
- TDR for discontinuities & via transitions
Waveguides & Cavities
Rectangular/circular, transitions, corrugations.
- Below-cutoff behavior and leakage
- Mode control, mode conversion, VSWR
- Thermal hotspots with BHM coupling
Periodic & Photonic Structures
FSS/metasurfaces, photonic crystals, metamaterials.
- PBC in 1–3 axes, Floquet excitation
- Band diagrams & modal fields
- Angular response & polarization control
Scattering & RCS
Targets, coatings, absorber verification.
- Plane-wave & Gaussian beam excitation
- Near-to-Far & Near-to-Near transforms
- Bistatic/monostatic pattern extraction
Microwave Heating & Processing
Industrial ovens, applicators, material processing.
- BHM: temperature-dependent media & motion
- Power deposition, coupling efficiency
- Frequency tuning & source switching
Mobile & SAR Studies
Handset antennas, body-proximate devices.
- Input impedance & radiation performance
- SAR in tissue-equivalent media
- Coupling mitigation & tuning
Material Characterization (EM)
Dielectrics, ferrites, conductors, composites.
- Extract Dk/Df, μ(f), σ via FD-Probing/ports
- Model libraries for dispersive media
- Validation vs. measurement datasets
EMC/Shielding & Enclosures
Chassis, vents, gaskets, absorber lining.
- Leakage paths & shielding effectiveness
- Seam/slot and aperture optimization
- Material trade-offs (weight vs loss)
Custom Multiphysics Workflows
Coupled EM–thermal & optimization pipelines.
- OptimiserPlus multi-objective targets
- Scripting & batch runs for DOE
- GPU/multicore acceleration at scale
Modules & Ecosystem
- Basic Heating Module (QW-BHM) — temperature-dependent media, moving/rotating loads, source frequency tuning, source switching, heat conduction.
- QW-OptimiserPlus — multi-objective optimization, sweeps, batch mode, goals from Smn/NTF/FD-Probing.
- QW-Modeller — free CAD based on FreeCAD/OpenCascade, tailored for QuickWave workflows.
Computation Acceleration
- QW-MultiSim (CPU): multicore OpenMP for FDTD and post-processing; MTGOMP for smooth live field display.
- QW-GPUSim: GPU acceleration (OpenCL) with typical 3D speed-ups vs. CPU; V2D mode with further gains.
- QW-MultiGPUSim: spatial domain decomposition across multiple GPUs — larger models and additional speed-up.
CAD & Geometry Import
- QW-Modeller — parametric modeling, ribbons for QW workflows, 3D/3DP/V2D projects.
- DXF/SAT Import — QW-SAT Filter, DXF2UDO; snapping planes to avoid micro-gaps.
- Autodesk Inventor Add-In — direct project preparation inside Inventor.
Optimization & Parametric Studies
QW-OptimiserPlus
Multi-objective targets (e.g., passband ripple, stopband attenuation, return loss), caching, batch sweeps, scripted runs.
Design Space Exploration
Dimensions, material parameters, source settings; automate with templates and variables.
External Tooling
Interoperate with external optimizers or MATLAB via files and scripts.
Microwave Heating (QW-BHM)
- Time-varying material properties (ε, σ, etc.) as functions of temperature/energy/enthalpy
- Moving/rotating loads on user-defined paths
- Source frequency tuning for best coupling (e.g., solid-state generators)
- Source parameter switching and coupled heat conduction analysis
High-Q Structures (QProny)
QProny accelerates narrowband and high-Q analyses (filters, resonators) using a GPOF-based approach, reducing simulation length while preserving accuracy of QL and responses.
Post-Processing Highlights
Full S-Parameter Toolkit
Sk1/Smn/Γk modes, de-embedding, plane shift, group delay, SWR, power budget, below-cutoff, Touchstone export.
Radiation & RCS
3D patterns, gain, efficiency; Huygens surfaces; NTF (TD/FD) and NTN transforms.
FD-Probing & Contours
Integral contours for V/I, resultant impedance of lumped parts via FFT of port U/I.
Material Models
- Dispersive dielectrics: Debye, Drude, Lorentz (up to 3 poles)
- Metamaterials: independent ε(ω) and μ(ω) with mixed Debye/Drude/Lorentz
- Ferrites (gyrotropic): with damping, magnetization, static bias fields
Ports, Excitations & Boundaries
- Modal ports with impedance correction; multi-port Smn, lumped ports and loads
- Plane wave / Gaussian beam excitations (3D/2D), also with PBC for periodic studies
- Boundaries: PML (parabolic/exponential), Mur w/ super-absorption, PBC (1–3 axes)
- Meshing: auto/manual refinement, limited mesh regions, snapping planes (E/M/neutral/suspended)
- Singularity models: thin wires, edges/corners — correct field asymptotics without over-refinement
FAQ
What solver does QW-3D use?
Conformal FDTD with proprietary boundary/interface models for high geometric fidelity.
Does it support heating and motion?
Yes — with the Basic Heating Module: temperature-dependent media, moving/rotating objects, and heat transfer.
Can I analyze resonators and high-Q filters?
Yes — eigenfrequencies, Q-factors, modal fields, plus the QProny engine for accelerated narrowband analysis.