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This section provides an overview for electromagnetic wave analysis software as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 electromagnetic wave analysis software manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electromagnetic wave analysis software companies as of January, 2025: 1.Sonnet Software, Inc, 2.Keysight Technologies, 3.Remcom Inc.
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Electromagnetic wave analysis is a type of numerical analysis method that uses a computer from the initial stage of product development.
It is a type of CAE (computer aided engineering) that visualizes electric and magnetic fields in the high-frequency range and is used to study countermeasures for EMC (electromagnetic compatibility).
It can be used for waveguide analysis in a two-dimensional domain, resonance analysis in a three-dimensional domain, and transient analysis.
The most common uses of electromagnetic wave analysis are numerical analysis using computers during product development and analysis of defects during development.
Electromagnetic wave analysis is a type of electromagnetic field analysis, and is also used in the analysis of circuits for radio communication, antennas, and radars that use high frequencies, as well as in electromagnetic compatibility analysis for EMC. Electromagnetic wave analysis has become a field of numerical analysis during product development and is an indispensable tool in the design and development of applied products using electromagnetics.
For example, the Method of Moments (MoM), which is useful for EMC analysis of unbounded radiation problems, is excellent for analyzing the structure of uniform dielectric materials. However, it is not suitable for the analysis of non-uniform structures.
The finite elements method (FEM) is a method that meshes the entire area of the structure for analysis and is good for modeling heterogeneous structures. However, it does not model radiation problems as effectively as the method of moments.
The finite difference time domain (FDTD) method meshes the entire space and, unlike the moment and finite element methods, performs the analysis in the time domain. This makes it suitable for transient analysis and excellent for modeling complex heterogeneous structures.
In computer-based electromagnetic wave analysis, the medium is modeled by dividing space, generally called a grid, and Maxwell's equations are solved for each grid. The discretization of the space used in the calculation consumes computer memory, and the more grids there are, the longer it takes to solve the equations.
For large-scale electromagnetic analysis, the amount of memory and CPU time used by the computer sets a limit on the calculations. Various boundary conditions, such as insulating boundary, periodic boundary, symmetry boundary, and impedance boundary, as well as time step and frequency, can be set according to the required analysis.
For electromagnetic analysis, it solves Maxwell's equations in the full-time domain at each instant, the inverse matrix that summarizes the coefficients of the basic equation when modeled by the finite element method, the product of matrices in the transfer matrix method, and the integral equation at the moment method. When calculating with the split-step or beam propagation methods, the FFT and inverse FFT are solved.
Electromagnetic wave analysis is a type of electromagnetic field analysis, and there are various methods used for noise analysis, etc. Each method has different characteristics. For example, it is necessary to fully consider which method to choose, whether the analysis is based on integral or differential equations.
And it is necessary to understand why high-frequency circuit approximations are used. Design feedback is important, taking into account the characteristics of the analysis method.
The calculation results of electromagnetic wave analysis are presented along with numerical values in easy-to-read color-coded graphs and contour plots. Electromagnetism is a difficult phenomenon because it is invisible to the naked eye, and visual representations make it easier for people who are not familiar with electromagnetic fields and non-engineers to understand the phenomenon.
Electromagnetic field analysis software is also called an electromagnetic field simulator. The 2.5D simulators are classified into 2.5D and 3D based on the dimension of the structure that can be analyzed. 2.5D simulators can analyze a structure that consists of multiple layers, each layer having a 2D figure. However, structures with different electrical properties cannot be placed on the same layer.
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Sonnet Software Inc., established in 1983 and headquartered in Syracuse, New York, USA, is a manufacturer of commercial electromagnetic (EM) analysis software solutions. The company specializes in developing 3D planar electromagnetic (EM) software and offers precise layout-based electrical model extraction for passive circuits and planar transmission lines across a wide frequency range. Its Sonnet suites comprise full-wave 3D planar electromagnetic field solver software, while Sonnet lite provides a feature-limited yet powerful version for users. The company’s software finds applications in electromagnetics, microwave, and PCB design.
Remcom Inc Woolf Aircraft Products, Inc. established in Romulus, MI in 1942 is a manufacturer of tube assemblies used on tracked military vehicles, medium to heavy trucks,and turbine engines. Their product portfolio includes bent elbows, straight tubes, header kits, transitions, and exhaust kits. They serve industries including transportation, aerospace, defense & aircraft, marine, and motorsports. The company's facility has 94,000 square feet on 10 acres and has ISO 9001: 2015 and AS9100D certifications.
Keysight Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1939 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Keysight is a global developer and manufacturer of electronic design and test solutions to communications, networking, aerospace, defense, and government, automotive, energy, semiconductor, electronic, and education industries. Keysight’s communications solutions group solutions include electronic design automation software; radio frequency and microwave test solutions, hardware and virtual network test platforms and software applications, as well as optical laser source solutions. Keysight’s electronic industrial solutions group offers various design tools and verification tools. Keysight offers product support, technical support, and training and consulting services. It sells its products through direct sales force, distributors, resellers, and manufacturer's representatives.
Murata Software Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer that develops and sells CAE software. The company provides simulation software, component simulation data, and CAE software called Femtet. It also offers S-parameters, SPICE models, libraries for circuit simulators, and 3D data for CAD/CAE software. Its Femtet is designed to meet eight different analysis needs, including thermal conduction, fluid, piezoelectric, and acoustic analysis. It has ISO 9001 certification for its manufacturing plant. It serves Electronics Industries and Academic Fields.
Dassault Systemes, a technology company established in 1981 in France, is a supplier of the 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) business and innovation platform and virtual software solutions. The company’s SaaS provides individuals, commercial, industrial, and research organizations with a real-time visualization of their business activity and ecosystem. Dassault Systems' core business is the provision of 3D design software, 3D digital mockups, and product lifecycle management. The 3DX cloud-based platform is available with options that include computer-aided design, project management solutions, and three-dimensional rendering. Dassault Systemes' software is used in the architecture, consumer products, lifestyle, and industrial equipment markets, among many others.
ElectroMagneticWorks, Inc., founded in 2002 and located in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, is a supplier of electromagnetic simulation software for electrical and electronics design. The company specializes in the development, marketing, and support of computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided design (CAD) tools rooted in electromagnetic principles. Key product families encompass EMS for electromagnetic and electromechanical device design, HFWorks for high-frequency 3D field simulation, MotorWizard for motor and generator design, and EMWorks2D for 2D electromagnetic simulation.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonnet Software, Inc |
25.5%
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| 2 | Keysight Technologies |
20.0%
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| 3 | Remcom Inc |
18.2%
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| 4 | 3DEXPERIENCE Company |
18.2%
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| 5 | ElectroMagneticWorks, Inc. |
9.1%
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| 6 | Murata Software Co., Ltd. |
9.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electromagnetic wave analysis software page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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3 | 75.0% |
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Canada
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1 | 25.0% |
18 products found
18 products
Photon Co., Ltd.
280+ people viewing
Very Fast Response
The calculation speed is fast, and practical full-scale analysis can be performed on a PC. We offer optimal products for a variety of application f...
2 models listed
Japan ESI Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
■Solving issues related to electromagnetic waves such as antennas and EMC with one comprehensive tool CEM One provided by ESI is a solution dedicat...
Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.
50+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Very Fast Response
Features of electromagnetic wave analysis software KeyFDTD ■Feature 1: In-house developed/domestic software (fully Japanese compatible) at reasonab...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
80+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 5.85 ~ 6.725GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,825MHz ・LO frequency: 4.9GHz ■High efficiency and low distortion...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
80+ people viewing
Last viewed: 5 hours ago
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 5.85 ~ 6.425GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,525MHz ・LO frequency: 4.9GHz ■High efficiency and low distortion...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 hours ago
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 6.725 ~ 7.025GHz ・IF frequency: 965 ~ 1,265MHz ・LO frequency: 5.76GHz ■High efficiency and low distorti...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
90+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 3.4 ~ 4.2GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,750MHz ・LO frequency: 5.15GHz ■Low noise characteristics Noise temp...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
90+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 3.625 ~ 4.2GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,525MHz ・LO frequency: 5.15GHz ■Low noise characteristics Noise te...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
80+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 4.5 ~ 4.8GHz ・IF frequency: 960 ~ 1,260MHz ・LO frequency: 5.76GHz ■Low noise characteristics Noise temp...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
90+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 13.75 ~ 14.5GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,700MHz ・LO frequency: 12.8GHz ■High efficiency and low distortio...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
80+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 14.0 ~ 14.5GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,450MHz ・LO frequency: 13.05GHz ■High efficiency and low distortio...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
70+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: 12.75 ~ 13.25GHz ・IF frequency: 950 ~ 1,450MHz ・LO frequency: 11.8GHz ■High efficiency and low distorti...
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
70+ people viewing
Standard Response
■LO frequency switching compatible product Switching method using mechanical rotary switch ■Frequency configuration ・RF frequency: (L-band) 10.7 ...
CSi Global Alliance, inc.
90+ people viewing
Last viewed: 5 hours ago
SignalAdviser is a simulation tool for optimizing signal waveforms in high-speed digital circuits. We perform waveform analysis of transmission lin...
