Benchmarks
Published Benchmarks
Microwave Engineering Europe's (MWEE) EM simulation benchmark has become quite a
tradition over the last few years, enticing some of the best known software providers
to put their diverse simulation methods to the test. The results are always eagerly
awaited as they represent the current status of simulation technology and permit
revealing comparisons between individual methods and software packets.
Vivaldi
antenna
(Microwave Engineering Europe, 2000)
For the first time in MWEE benchmark’s history an antenna problem was set. The balanced
Vivaldi antenna posed a worthy challenge to the benchmark participants due to its
complex form and size (Fig.1). The CAD benchmark was presented in the October 2000
edition of MWEE and results from six contributors were published in the subsequent
editions with the measured results ending the series in February 2001.
Dual
mode filter
(Microwave Engineering Europe, 1997)
The dual mode filter was developed, measured, and simulated by ESA (European Space
Agency). It shows a narrow transmission band around 11 GHz. The reflection in this
band is below 20 db. CST was the only company who was able to predict the correct
behaviour.
Unapproved and misleading benchmarks
Faced with increased competition, one of our adversaries has chosen a strategy of
skewing information regarding CST with
comparative remarks and benchmarks.
We at CST don't believe that the distribution of incorrect reports is an appropriate
way of promoting a software tool. With this in mind we have put together a
short "dos and
don'ts of evaluating simulation
software". Please feel free to send your comments and queries to
us, we would be happy to add your suggestions to our list.
Selling software has always been a very technical task, CST believes that it should
remain this way.
Other Benchmarks
We are often asked to complete benchmarks by companies who wish to compare results
produced with our software tools with known measurements. Please contact us
for more information regarding this service.