Earlier this year Synmatrix released 2024.R1 and featured expanded workflow support for more filter technologies. Although our optimization workflows supported other filter technologies and types, 3D geometry automation workflow support into Ansys HFSS was not included. 2024.R2 is when we officially change that. Here are some quick product highlights readers can now expect in the latest Synmatrix product release now available via the Ansys portal:

• End-to-end design workflow support for low pass and band pass microstrip filters.
• Bandpass filter support including end-coupled, edge-coupled, interdigital, and hairpin
• Microstrip open loop coupled filters are also supported
• A highly customizable environment to help designers realize their 3D geometries easily - and automatically - in Ansys HFSS
• Optimization workflow support using our computer-aided tuning and AI-powered optimization workflows

Synmatrix's latest microstrip (planar) filter design package now supports both low pass and band pass filters. This includes support for Chebyshev, Butterworth, and Elliptical, and enables users to customize their structures easily based on design requirements.

With 2024.R2.2, Synmatrix now offers expanded 3D geometry workflow automation support for band pass microstrip filters including end-coupled, edge-coupled, interdigital, and hairpin.

Synmatrix also now offers support for microstrip open loop coupled band pass filters. WIth a powerful UI experience, users can customize their 3D geometries flexibly in Ansys HFSS:

Users can synthesize the filter performance, perform circuit analysis, and use 3D modelling tools to automate their geometries, fully parameterized, in Ansys HFSS. Users can then proceed to use the Synmatrix AI optimization workflows to achieve final results, fast.

DESIGN WORKFLOW SUPPORT FOR DIPLEXERS

One of the biggest challenges across industry and geography is helping to improve the RF filter design cycle for diplexers. The most recent release will feature 3D geometry workflow automation support for Ansys HFSS. Users will be able to realize a fully parameterized model in HFSS, which follows our standard first principles workflow from single resonator, coupling and input/output scheme analysis, to final 3D modelling design and generation. 

With this latest update, Synmatrix now supports a wide variety of new filter technology structures from synthesis, 3D geometry automation in HFSS, and optimization. It's worth noting also that even when designers are faced with custom geometry requirements, using Synmatrix automation features to quickly generate a 3D model is a great starting point. Upon customizing the geometry with their unique requirements, users can STILL use the optimization workflow to finalize their design. Users can also import existing 3D geometry designs and use our AI-powered optimization workflow to help accelerate their final design results. 

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