Virtual Pre Compliance and EMC Analysis Using HFSS
HFSS is a powerful full wave electromagnetic solver that enables comprehensive virtual pre compliance testing. Engineers can simulate and analyse electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference early in the design process, reducing risk, development time, and prototype costs. By creating realistic virtual test environments such as anechoic chambers, HFSS allows accurate prediction of radiated emissions, conducted emissions, and immunity performance.
Presented By:
Carla Pieterse
Application Engineer
Carla Pieterse is an Electronics Engineer specialising in high frequency electronics simulation using Ansys tools. She brings strong technical expertise and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, contributing valuable insight to advanced electronics simulation projects.
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