Mician GmbH, headquartered in Bremen, Germany, is a leading provider of software solutions for the design and simulation of passive microwave components and antennas. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the electromagnetic simulation industry, offering tools that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of microwave engineering designs.
µWave Wizard™: A Hybrid Solver Approach
Mician’s flagship product, the µWave Wizard™, is a comprehensive 3D electromagnetic design automation suite. It employs a hybrid solver approach that combines the flexibility of the Finite-Element-Method (FEM) with the speed and accuracy of Mode-Matching (MM). This integration allows for cost-effective development of passive microwave systems and components, including antennas. By parametrizing component properties for control by various optimizers and solving individual circuit components before integrating them at the circuit level, the µWave Wizard™ significantly reduces simulation time and development costs. Users can efficiently compose RF microwave structures using a combination of predefined parametric building elements and custom elements, eliminating the need for intricate 3D modeling of complex structures.
Integration of TeeChart Charting Libraries
A critical aspect of any microwave design tool is its ability to present complex simulation data in a clear and insightful manner. This is where TeeChart charting library plays an essential role in enhancing µWave Wizard™’s data visualization capabilities.
TeeChart’s integration into µWave Wizard™ equips engineers with high-performance, interactive charting tools that allow for an intuitive analysis of electromagnetic simulation results. Whether examining S-parameters, impedance curves, radiation patterns or optimization graphs, TeeChart ensures that users can easily interpret data and make informed design decisions.
Key Benefits:
- High-Quality Data Visualization: Engineers can leverage TeeChart’s interactive 2D and 3D charting to analyse simulation results with precision.
- Customizable Graphs and Plots: TeeChart offers a vast range of chart types, including line charts, scatter plots, polar plots and 3D surface graphs, ensuring flexibility in data representation.
- Real-Time Data Interaction: Users can zoom, pan and modify graphs dynamically, providing an intuitive user experience.
- Seamless Integration: TeeChart is smoothly embedded within µWave Wizard™, offering a native feel while maintaining top-tier performance.
- Export & Sharing Capabilities: Engineers can export charts in multiple formats (PNG, SVG, PDF, Excel, and more), allowing seamless reporting and collaboration.
Conclusion
Mician’s products have garnered positive feedback from industry leaders. For instance, Alcatel-Lucent has utilized the µWave Wizard™ for designing microwave filters, diplexers, and couplers across a frequency range from 700 MHz to 40 GHz, achieving satisfactory results. Similarly, Custom Microwave Inc. has leveraged the tool to provide quick turnarounds to customers, enhancing their RF design capabilities.
By integrating TeeChart, Mician enhances µWave Wizard™’s ability to translate raw simulation data into actionable insights. Engineers can now quickly identify design trends, optimize components and troubleshoot performance issues with confidence.
With a dedicated team and a robust suite of tools, Mician continues to support engineers and designers worldwide in reducing design cycles and accelerating development processes in the microwave industry.
