Optenni Lab

What is Optenni Lab?

Optenni Lab is a software tool for synthesis and optimization of corresponding circuits for multiband, broadband, multi-antenna, adjustable antennas and high-frequency electronic applications.

The design of the corresponding circuit can be very complicated in both broadband and multiband applications, and the Optenni Lab automates much of the design process. FEKO is used to simulate the impedance data of the unparalleled antenna, which is transferred to the Optenni Lab to synthesize different corresponding topologies, using realistic library models from various component vendors and ranking the best results for further investigation.

The Optenni Lab allows synthesis using an arbitrary number of discrete or distributed components. Optenni Lab has easy-to-use antenna diagnostic tools to pre-select the most promising prototype candidates for the desired bandwidth and isolation targets. The Optenni Lab properly takes into account the mutual coupling of nearby antennas and finds the corresponding circuits that provide the best overall efficiency. The very challenging design problem of frequency tuning using capacitors or variable switches is supported.

By designing corresponding circuits for low-noise amplifiers and power amplifiers, users can specify the optimal impedances for best noise, power, or efficiency performance – including the impedances at the harmonic frequencies. Together with a dedicated circuit simulator or measurement configuration, Optenni Lab provides a quick solution to the time-consuming design phase.

Key Features and Benefits of Optenni Lab

Automatic synthesis of corresponding circuits using a certain number of components

Synthesis using discrete inductors and capacitors or micro-strip transmission line

Extensive library of inductor and capacitor components

Estimates the bandwidth and isolation obtained from the antenna for non-resonant antennas

Multiport simultaneous matching of antennas and RF components

Easy calculation of voltages and currents

Corresponds to several impedances simultaneously

Optimizes frequency tuning circuits using impedance tuners and switches

Two-way link with FEKO automates touchstone file transfer

Real-time data link with vector network analyzers

Optenni Lab Industrial Applications

Wireless and IoT systems, including mobile phones, tablets, computers, cameras, WLAN routers, and base stations

Automotive communication and radar systems, access keys and tire pressure monitors

Communication and satellite systems

Aerospace, defence and maritime platform mounted communication and radar antennas

Medical equipment such as hearing aids, MRI scanners, and portable patient monitors

Product interfaces

The Optenni Lab has a two-way data link with FEKO.

System Requirements:

CPU: 1.8 GHz dual core processor

RAM: 2 GB

HDD/SSD: 50 GB of free space on main drive

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, and Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit

Resolution: 1024×768