A Full-Day Workshop on

Multiphysics based Microwave Modeling and Design

IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii,

June 4-9, 2017

Abstract: The past two decades have seen phenomenal progress in microwave modeling and optimization, along with dramatic changes in the computing environment, and the emergence of many new and exciting applications. High-fidelity EM modeling and optimization are now an essential part of microwave design. Engineers are solving more complex problems with EM-driven design than ever before. Multiphysics simulation has emerged from the realm of academic discussions to industrial necessity, and it is thereby entering the mainstream design arena. At the same time, computers are becoming much faster and cheaper, and we can do large-scale computations that were only dreams previously. On the other hand, new design challenges continue to arise. Design requirements are becoming more stringent. Component and circuit geometry are becoming more complex. Frequency becomes higher. Increased sophistication in multi-disciplinary modeling and design with coupling effects such as electromagnetics, thermal, mechanical stress, fluid dynamics, etc., are becoming increasingly necessary. Many practical examples are still too large, and too computationally prohibitive to be solved using today’s computational tools and technology. Large-scale multiphysics simulation, coupled with increased design complexity such as requirements for manufacturability-driven statistical modeling and yield-driven design easily overwhelms the present computational capability. These challenges also present new opportunities for research and innovation. This workshop’s distinguished experts from industry and universities will present their perspectives on these topics. The workshop session will also provide an opportunity for audience members to share their experiences and opinions and contribute to a lively discussion.

Sponsoring Committee:

MTT-1 Computer-Aided Design

MTT-15 Microwave Field Theory

Organizers:

Q.J. Zhang, Carleton University

Christian Damm, Technische Universitat Darmstadt

Presentations:

1. Solving Multi Domain Optimization Problems for Industrial Applications

Peter Thoma, CST

2. Multiphysics Modeling of Microwave Power Devices

Peter Aaen, University of Surrey

3. Multiphysics at the Core

Zoltan Cendes, ANSYS/Ansoft (retired)

4. RF Power Amplifier Design Using Nested Multi-technology

Kevin Kim, NXP Semiconductors, N.V.

5. Reducing Computational Complexity: A Need Never Out of Date

Dan Jiao, Purdue University

6. Applying Multiphysics Simulations to the Development of Novel Dielectric Multimode Bandpass Filters

Christoph Neumeier, Spinner GmbH

7. Multiphysics Optimization of Microwave Ablation Antennas

Costas Sarris, University of Toronto

8. Electromagnetic and Thermal Multiphysics Simulations of Highly Integrated RF Frontend Modules

Winfried Simon, IMST GmbH

9. The Link between Microwave-, Magnetostatic-, Thermal-, CAD-, Multipaction- and Stress Simulation that Makes the Difference in RF Component Design

Siegbert Martin, Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG

10. Multiphysics based Modeling and Optimization for Microwave Design – Challenges and Opportunities

Q.J. Zhang, Carleton University, and Christian Damm, Technische Universitat Darmstadt