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Can AI really design antennas? We put it to the test, transforming chatbot suggestions into a working 3-element Yagi-Uda. Discover how AI accelerates design, where it stumbles, and why your expertise still makes the difference.

Welcome to 'The Antenna Lab,' where we explore antenna concepts and simulations in a practical and intuitive way. Today is March 14th—Pi Day! What better way to celebrate than by demonstrating how a short dipole can have a radiation resistance of 3.14 Ohms?

Discover the new wire selection and editing tools in AN-SOF! From bulk selection with the Selection Box to precise control via the Tabular Input window, these features streamline antenna modeling. Modify multiple wires effortlessly and enhance your workflow. Explore these powerful tools today!

This article presents a hybrid modeling approach for coaxial transmission line antenna feeders, focusing on the impact of common-mode currents on the antenna radiation pattern. By explicitly modeling the outer shield of coaxial cables, we can accurately predict and mitigate RF interference, enhancing antenna system performance for RF engineers and enthusiasts.

Traditional coil inductance calculations often rely on simplified approximations. AN-SOF offers a more accurate approach by considering factors like non-uniform magnetic fields, conductor losses, and complex coil geometries. By using AN-SOF, you can obtain precise inductance values, visualize magnetic field and current distributions, to improve your coil designs.

Dive into the world of advanced antenna design with our latest tutorial! Discover the art of connecting Log-Periodic Antenna Elements using Transmission Lines in the AN-SOF Antenna Simulator.

Introducing AN-SOF's Conformal Method of Moments, a pioneering advancement in antenna design. By effectively addressing seven limitations encountered in traditional methods, this cutting-edge software enables precise modeling and analysis of antennas with intricate geometries.

This quick overview document provides a concise introduction to the capabilities of AN-SOF, designed to revolutionize the way you approach antenna design.

Rev up your AN-SOF skills with this video tutorial featuring two fast methods for adding elevated radials.

Understand the difference between Front-to-Rear (F/R) and Front-to-Back (F/B) ratios, key metrics for antenna directivity. Learn how to calculate and interpret these values using AN-SOF software. Improve your antenna designs with this essential knowledge.

This article validates AN-SOF's results against established formulas for V antennas, highlighting its advanced modeling capabilities. We explore optimal angles, directivity enhancements, and precise calculations, making AN-SOF a powerful tool for RF engineers, ham radio enthusiasts, and antenna designers.

Dive into the fascinating world of fractal antennas! This article explores their revolutionary design principles using AN-SOF simulation software. Discover how self-similar patterns unlock wider bandwidths, smaller sizes, and superior efficiency compared to traditional antennas.

Learn how stacking two V antennas can boost directivity. This article presents a practical Dual V Antenna design and explains how to scale it for any frequency. Includes simulation insights and a link to an online calculator.

Explore the unique behavior of half-wave square loop antennas through AN-SOF simulations. Learn how conductor length affects current distribution and radiation patterns, with practical experiments to validate theory. Download our template to test configurations yourself!

This article analyzes radar cross section (RCS) and reception properties of a passive loop antenna via full-wave simulation. We demonstrate how loop resonance manifests in both RCS patterns and load voltage characteristics.