Introduction

This document includes instructions to create an ultrahigh frequency probe model, set up a terminal network analysis, run the simulation, and evaluate the results. By following this guide, you will learn how to perform the following tasks in the Ansys Electronics Desktop application:

• Customize the program options
• Build a model by drawing basic geometric shapes
• Perform Boolean operations:
• Unite multiple objects into a single one
• Subtract one or more objects from another object
• Assign boundaries and excitations
• Create an infinite ground plane
• Create an open region and radiation setup
• Add mesh size controls
• Define a frequency sweep
• Validate the design and run the analysis
• View solution data
• Create an S-parameter vs. frequency plot
• Create a far field gain plot

Sample Project: UHF Probe

An ultrahigh frequency (UHF) probe is a dipole antenna that operates in the ultrahigh frequency range. The model you will build and solve is pictured below:

Figure 1-1: UHF Probe Model