Katie McCaslin

Automotive Radar and V2X Communication

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Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication Explained Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication is a foundational technology for intelligent transportation systems, autonomous driving, and smart cities. By enabling vehicles to exchange data with infrastructure, networks, and even pedestrians, V2X enhances safety, reduces congestion, and supports new mobility models. Understanding how V2X works, how it interacts with radar systems, and how engineers […]

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Video: How to Build a Patch Antenna in HFSS

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Ansys HFSS Tutorial: How to Build a Patch Antenna This video is an excellent step-by-step tutorial on designing a patch antenna using HFSS, a popular tool for electromagnetic simulation. The guide meticulously covers the complete design workflow, starting with the foundational steps of defining the substrate and creating the patch and ground plane. It provides

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Using Simulation to Test EMC/EMI Compliance

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EMC/EMI Testing and Compliance Tips A key aspect of an engineer’s role is ensuring their device’s design operates properly in its electromagnetic environment, avoiding interference it emits and receives. Understanding EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) clarifies the distinction between a device’s immunity and its emissions. Clear EMC/EMI testing processes help devices meet stringent

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What’s New in Ansys 2025 R2?

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What’s New in Ansys 2025 R2? Ansys 2025 R2 marks a transformative leap in engineering simulation, fusing powerful artificial intelligence, cloud scalability, and high-fidelity multiphysics modeling. This release helps engineers design faster, more accurately, and more collaboratively whether they’re working in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or emerging technologies. AI is now woven into nearly every part

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Video: Using the ACT Antenna Toolkit in Ansys HFSS

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Ansys HFSS Tutorial: How to Use the ACT Antenna Toolkit This video offers an in-depth exploration of the ACT Antenna Toolkit within Ansys HFSS, a crucial resource for advanced antenna customization and design. It thoroughly explains how the toolkit synthesizes antenna dimensions based on desired operating frequencies, demonstrating this with a practical wire dipole antenna

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Tips for Optimizing RF Design with AI

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Tips For Optimizing RF Design with AI Radio frequency (RF) systems power everything from mobile communications to radar and IoT devices. RF design involves developing circuits and systems that operate reliably at high frequencies, requiring tight control over signal integrity, impedance, and parasitics. As complexity grows, engineers turn to artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation to

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Video: Ansys HFSS AEDT UI Tutorial

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Ansys HFSS Tutorial: How to Use the AEDT User Interface In this video, our electronics expert provides a comprehensive introductory guide to the Ansys Electronics Desktop (AEDT) user interface, specifically focusing on its application with HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator). It covers the fundamentals of HFSS as a 3D electromagnetic simulation software used for designing and

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What Is Ray Tracing?

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What Is Ray Tracing? Ray tracing is a technique combining engineering physics and advanced optical simulation that models how light travels through complex environments. It calculates the exact paths of rays as they reflect, refract, or scatter across surfaces and materials by applying principles like Snell’s law and geometric optics. Engineers use ray tracing to

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What Is LiDAR?

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What Is LiDAR? Light Detection and Ranging systems, also known as LiDAR, are remote sensing systems that determine ranges using a laser pulse and sensors measuring its reflection across a target area. It produces high-resolution, multidimensional maps and models by collecting millions of precise distance measurements in rapid succession. From autonomous vehicles to forestry to

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A Guide to Python for Engineers

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A Guide to Python for Engineers Python has become an essential tool in modern mechanical engineering, offering flexibility, speed, and a vast ecosystem of libraries tailored for technical work. From automating calculations and running simulations to analyzing data and controlling systems, Python empowers engineers to solve complex problems more efficiently. As engineering projects grow in

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