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Protected: AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Software – Version 8.90 Release Notes
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Simplified Modeling for Microstrip Antennas on Ungrounded Dielectric Substrates: Accuracy Meets Simplicity
Discover a simple yet precise method for modeling microstrip antennas on ungrounded dielectric substrates.
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AN-SOF 8.20 Passes IEC Validation
The latest version 8.20 of the AN-SOF calculation engine has successfully completed validation for accuracy in accordance with the standard IEC FDIS 62232.
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Adjusting the Color Bar in AN-3D Pattern
It is important to have control over the scales of the graphs for a better presentation and interpretation of the results. We can adjust the maximum and minimum values of the color bar in AN-3D Pattern to obtain increments in multiples of 5 or the value we want.
Category: Modeling GuidelinesTags: tips & tricks
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Setting the Radiation Pattern Center
From the far field point of view, the whole structure of an antenna and its surroundings is reduced to a single point at the origin (X,Y,Z) = (0,0,0). So the standard practice of superimposing the 3D radiation pattern to the antenna structure is just a means to facilitate the interpretation of the directional characteristics of…
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How to Merge Projects
Wires can be imported into AN-SOF from another AN-SOF project, so wire structures of different projects can be merged in a single project. When a project is saved, a file having extension .wre will also be saved.
Category: Modeling GuidelinesTags: tips & tricks
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On the Modeling of Radio Masts
Radiating towers or radio masts can be modeled in AN-SOF with a high degree of detail, as shown in this figure. Since we already know the omnidirectional shape of the radiation pattern, what interests us is to calculate electric field values at ground level for a given input power.
Category: Modeling Guidelines
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H-Field Option in Preferences
We see that most of the time we are interested in calculating only the E-field in antenna projects when we are talking about the near field. For this reason, we have added an option to enable or disable the automatic calculation of the H-field when we click on the “Run ALL” (F10) button.
Category: Modeling GuidelinesTags: tips & tricks
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How to Speed Up Simulations in AN-SOF: Tips for Faster Results
Learn how to optimize simulation speed in AN-SOF Antenna Software. Follow valuable tips for faster results by adjusting segments, resolution, and settings. Turbocharge your antenna simulations!
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Antenna Models
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Accurate Analysis of Solid Wheel Antennas at 2.4 GHz Using Cost-Effective Simulation
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Transmission Line Feeding for Antennas: The Four-Square Array
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AN-SOF Implements James R. Wait Theory for Ground Losses of LF/MF Radio Masts
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AN-SOF 8.20 Passes IEC Validation
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Modeling a J-Fed 5-Element Collinear Antenna for the 2 m Band
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Simulating the Ingenious Multiband Omnidirectional Dipole Antenna Design
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The Loop on Ground (LoG): A Compact Receiving Antenna with Directional Capabilities
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Log-Periodic Christmas Tree
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Precision Simulations with AN-SOF for Magnetic Loop Antennas
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Efficient NOAA Satellite Signal Reception with the Quadrifilar Helix Antenna
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Enhancing VHF Performance: The Dual Reflector Moxon Antenna for 145 MHz
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Biquad UHF Antenna Array
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Broadband Directional Antenna
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5 Examples with less than 50 Segments
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A Closer Look at the HF Skeleton Slot Antenna
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The 5-in-1 J-Pole Antenna Solution for Multiband Communications
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145 MHz 5-Element Array of Square Loops
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17 m Band Spider Delta Loop
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Enhancing Satellite Links: The Moxon-Yagi Dual Band VHF/UHF Antenna
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Script for Modeling 2-Element Quad Array
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An 80 meters DX Antenna: A Spiral Loop
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ISM 433MHz Helical Antenna
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Array of Snowflake Quads
Antenna Theory
Modeling Guidelines
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Design Guidelines for Skeleton Slot Antennas: A Simulation-Driven Approach
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Simplified Modeling for Microstrip Antennas on Ungrounded Dielectric Substrates: Accuracy Meets Simplicity
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Fast Modeling of a Monopole Supported by a Broadcast Tower
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Linking Log-Periodic Antenna Elements Using Transmission Lines
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Assessing Antenna Directionality: Front-to-Rear vs. Front-to-Back Ratio
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AN-SOF Mastery: Adding Elevated Radials Quickly
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Equivalent Circuit of a Balun
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Scilab Script for Plotting Level Curves
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How to Export Data and Plots
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AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Best Practices: Checking and Correcting Model Errors
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Adjusting the Color Bar in AN-3D Pattern
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Setting the Radiation Pattern Center
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How to Merge Projects
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On the Modeling of Radio Masts
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H-Field Option in Preferences
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How to Speed Up Simulations in AN-SOF: Tips for Faster Results
Numerical Methods
Updates
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Protected: AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Software – Version 8.90 Release Notes
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AN-SOF 8.70: Enhancing Your Antenna Design Journey
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Introducing AN-SOF 8.50: Enhanced Antenna Design & Simulation Software
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Get Ready for the Next Level of Antenna Design: AN-SOF 8.50 is Coming Soon!
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Explore the Cutting-Edge World of AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Software!
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Upgrade to AN-SOF 8.20 – Unleash Your Potential
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New Interactive User Guide
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AN-SOF 8: Elevating Antenna Simulation to the Next Level
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New Release: AN-SOF 7.90
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AN-SOF 7.80 is ready!
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New AN-SOF User Guide
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New Release: AN-SOF 7.50
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AN-SOF 7.20 is ready!
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New Release :: AN-SOF 7.10 ::
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AN-SOF 7.0 is Here!
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New Release :: AN-SOF 6.40 ::
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New Release :: AN-SOF 6.20 ::
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Protected: AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Software – Version 8.90 Release Notes
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Simplified Modeling for Microstrip Antennas on Ungrounded Dielectric Substrates: Accuracy Meets Simplicity
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AN-SOF 8.20 Passes IEC Validation
-
Design Guidelines for Skeleton Slot Antennas: A Simulation-Driven Approach
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AN-SOF 8.70: Enhancing Your Antenna Design Journey
-
Accurate Analysis of Solid Wheel Antennas at 2.4 GHz Using Cost-Effective Simulation
-
Transmission Line Feeding for Antennas: The Four-Square Array
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Fast Modeling of a Monopole Supported by a Broadcast Tower
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Linking Log-Periodic Antenna Elements Using Transmission Lines
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Introducing AN-SOF 8.50: Enhanced Antenna Design & Simulation Software
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Get Ready for the Next Level of Antenna Design: AN-SOF 8.50 is Coming Soon!
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AN-SOF Implements James R. Wait Theory for Ground Losses of LF/MF Radio Masts
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Overcoming 7 Limitations in Antenna Design: Introducing AN-SOF’s Conformal Method of Moments
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Explore the Cutting-Edge World of AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Software!
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Linear Antenna Theory: Historical Approximations and Numerical Validation
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Assessing Antenna Directionality: Front-to-Rear vs. Front-to-Back Ratio
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Wave Matching Coefficient: Defining the Practical Near-Far Field Boundary
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AN-SOF Mastery: Adding Elevated Radials Quickly
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Upgrade to AN-SOF 8.20 – Unleash Your Potential
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Modeling a J-Fed 5-Element Collinear Antenna for the 2 m Band
-
New Interactive User Guide
-
AN-SOF 8: Elevating Antenna Simulation to the Next Level
-
Simulating the Ingenious Multiband Omnidirectional Dipole Antenna Design
-
The Loop on Ground (LoG): A Compact Receiving Antenna with Directional Capabilities
-
Log-Periodic Christmas Tree
-
New Release: AN-SOF 7.90
-
Precision Simulations with AN-SOF for Magnetic Loop Antennas
-
Efficient NOAA Satellite Signal Reception with the Quadrifilar Helix Antenna
-
Enhancing VHF Performance: The Dual Reflector Moxon Antenna for 145 MHz
-
Biquad UHF Antenna Array
-
Broadband Directional Antenna
-
AN-SOF 7.80 is ready!
-
New AN-SOF User Guide
-
5 Examples with less than 50 Segments
-
A Closer Look at the HF Skeleton Slot Antenna
-
Equivalent Circuit of a Balun
-
The 5-in-1 J-Pole Antenna Solution for Multiband Communications
-
New Release: AN-SOF 7.50
-
145 MHz 5-Element Array of Square Loops
-
17 m Band Spider Delta Loop
-
AN-SOF 7.20 is ready!
-
Enhancing Satellite Links: The Moxon-Yagi Dual Band VHF/UHF Antenna
-
New Release :: AN-SOF 7.10 ::
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Script for Modeling 2-Element Quad Array
-
An 80 meters DX Antenna: A Spiral Loop
-
ISM 433MHz Helical Antenna
-
Array of Snowflake Quads
-
AN-SOF 7.0 is Here!
-
Scilab Script for Plotting Level Curves
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New Release :: AN-SOF 6.40 ::
-
How to Export Data and Plots
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New Release :: AN-SOF 6.20 ::
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AN-SOF Antenna Simulation Best Practices: Checking and Correcting Model Errors
-
Adjusting the Color Bar in AN-3D Pattern
-
Setting the Radiation Pattern Center
-
How to Merge Projects
-
On the Modeling of Radio Masts
-
H-Field Option in Preferences
-
How to Speed Up Simulations in AN-SOF: Tips for Faster Results