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Newbie level 5
Hello,
I am wondering why when I run the I-solver, it meshes the entire surface (i am using reflectarray w/ only 4 PEC patches right now) instead of only meshing the patch surfaces? The patch surface current is the only parameter of interest and should be the only unknown so i am wondering why mesh whole surface (substrate and patches and sides of substrate and bottem of substrate, etc). Is there a way to make CST only mesh the surfaces of the patches and solve for these currents only?
Also, i was wondering if anyone knew some typical simulation times for a 40X40 rectangular patch element reflectarray antenna fed by a horn feed. It doesn't have to be exactly this design, i am just trying to get a feel of how long to expect the simulation time to be. I use a Intel Centrino 2 duo and i have 4GB or ram on Vista 64-bit.
Finally, is there any tips or tricks anyone knows about to speed simulation time? Thanks everyone.
I am wondering why when I run the I-solver, it meshes the entire surface (i am using reflectarray w/ only 4 PEC patches right now) instead of only meshing the patch surfaces? The patch surface current is the only parameter of interest and should be the only unknown so i am wondering why mesh whole surface (substrate and patches and sides of substrate and bottem of substrate, etc). Is there a way to make CST only mesh the surfaces of the patches and solve for these currents only?
Also, i was wondering if anyone knew some typical simulation times for a 40X40 rectangular patch element reflectarray antenna fed by a horn feed. It doesn't have to be exactly this design, i am just trying to get a feel of how long to expect the simulation time to be. I use a Intel Centrino 2 duo and i have 4GB or ram on Vista 64-bit.
Finally, is there any tips or tricks anyone knows about to speed simulation time? Thanks everyone.