Background

RF communication devices such as such as circulators, isolators, signal filters and couplers are continually pushing at the boundaries of materials performance as systems designers strive for greater bandwidth, faster speed and lower noise. Many of the materials used in the manufacture of these devices have a magnetic component. Traditional modelling approaches to magnetic materials fail to adequately capture the physics required to develop state-of-the-art components and devices resulting in more time spent on design iteration using physical prototypes and potentially sub‑optimal performance. This software overcomes these limitations making it possible to simulate electromagnetic propagation in any magnetic or nonmagnetic medium.

Technology Overview

MAXLLG Ltd, has developed design and modelling software based on a solver which couples the nonlinear Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation with the complete solution of Maxwell’s equations. Due to its computational efficiency and parallelisation it is possible to use the MaxLLG electromagnetic solver for both small and large problems in a wide range of applications.

The software is currently at the beta prototype stage having been deployed and demonstrated in a desktop operating environment. The researchers are currently developing a cloud platform which removes the need for organisations to install and run applications on their own computers or in their own data centres. This eliminates the expense of hardware acquisition, provisioning and maintenance, in addition to software installation and support.

Benefits

The key benefits of the MAXLLG solution are speed and accuracy. Where conventional modelling techniques for magnetic materials rely on approximations or incomplete solutions this solver fully addresses the magnetic component of materials across a wide range of applications and use cases.

Applications

The MAXLLG solver finds application wherever it is important to accurately model how electromagnetic radiation interacts with magnetic materials. Typical examples and use cases include:

Microwave circuits and components
RF communication devices
Antennae
High permeability materials
Non‑linear isolators and circulators

Opportunity

MAXLLG offers a dedicated customer support and consultancy service. They work with prospective and existing customers to design, develop, and manage customised computational models to meet their own unique requirements.

MAXLLG believe they offer a unique solution to the challenge of accurately modelling magnetic materials in the communications and microwave materials markets and welcome feedback on any challenges or unmet needs in this sector.

MAXLLG are also interested in dialogue with potential end users to establish new use cases and collaborations.

Further information can be found at: https://www.maxllg.com/

MAXLLG Ltd - High Frequency Magnetics Software

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