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Welcome
Release Notes
See what's new in the latest release.
Get Started
The Feko Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Feko.
Examples
The Feko Example Guide contains a collection of examples that teaches you Feko concepts and essentials.
Introduction to Feko
Feko is a comprehensive electromagnetic solver with multiple solution methods that is used for electromagnetic field analyses involving 3D objects of arbitrary shapes.
CADFEKO
CADFEKO is used to create and mesh the geometry or model mesh, specify the solution settings and calculation requests in a graphical environment.
POSTFEKO
POSTFEKO, the Feko post processor, is used to display the model (configuration and mesh), results on graphs and 3D views.
EDITFEKO
EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.
Feko Solution Methods
One of the key features in Feko is that it includes a broad set of unique and hybridised solution methods. Effective use of Feko features requires an understanding of the available methods.
Optimisation in Feko
Feko offers state-of-the-art optimisation engines based on generic algorithm (GA) and other methods, which can be used to automatically optimise the design and determine the optimum solution.
Feko Utilities
The Feko utilities consist of PREFEKO, OPTFEKO, ADAPTFEKO, the Launcher utility, Updater and the crash reporter.
Description of the Output File of Feko
Feko writes all the results to an ASCII output file .out as well as a binary output file .bof for usage by POSTFEKO. Use the .out file to obtain additional information about the solution.
Feko Application Macros
A large collection of application macros are available for CADFEKO and POSTFEKO.
Scripts and Application Programming Interface (API)
CADFEKO and POSTFEKO have a powerful, fast, lightweight scripting language integrated into the application allowing you to create models, get hold of simulation results and model configuration information as well as manipulation of data and automate repetitive tasks.
Appendix
Reference information is provided in the appendix.
- Application Programming Interface (API)
  CADFEKO and POSTFEKO have a powerful, fast, lightweight scripting language integrated into the application that allows you to create models, get hold of simulation results and model configuration information and much more.
- EDITFEKO Cards
  Each geometry and calculation request are entered on a separate line in the .pre and are referred to as cards.
- How-Tos
  A collection of how-tos are included that covers advanced concepts.
- FAQ
  A collection of frequently asked questions (FAQ) relating to advanced concepts are included.
- Troubleshooting
  Common problems that you may encounter are discussed as well as their solutions.
- Meshing
  When meshing a model, you can either use the automatic meshing algorithm to calculate the appropriate mesh settings or you can specify the mesh sizes. When you specify the mesh sizes, the mesh sizes should adhere to certain guidelines.
  - Automatic Meshing
    Automatic meshing takes into account the solution methods, ports, material properties and the simulation frequencies to automatically determine the appropriate mesh sizes.
    - Automatic Meshing for Wires
      The automatic mesh sizes faces and edges when using the coarse, standard and fine mesh options are dependent on the solver method.
    - Automatic Meshing for Faces and Edges
      The automatic mesh sizes faces and edges when using the coarse, standard and fine mesh options are dependent on the solver method.
    - Automatic Meshing for Regions
      The automatic mesh sizes for faces and edges when using the coarse, standard and fine mesh options are dependent on the solver method.
    - Automatic Meshing for Voxels
      The automatic mesh sizes for voxels when using the coarse, standard and fine mesh options.
  - Meshing Guidelines Regarding Element Sizes
    View the meshing guidelines regarding element sizes to prevent warning and errors given by the Solver.
- SAR Standards
  Feko makes use of a local peak SAR algorithm.
- Solution Control
  Control the execution of Feko by specifying the memory management and environment variables.
- Read MAT, LUD, RHS and STR Files
  The .mat file, .lud file and .rhs file are not generated by default, but can be read externally.
- Integration With Other Tools
  Feko integrates with various products within Altair HyperWorks Products such as HyperStudy. Integration with third-party products is also supported through the powerful scripting and plug-in infrastructure.
- SPICE3f5
  Use the correct structure, convention and syntax for a SPICE circuit definition in Feko.
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
  View the list of commonly used acronyms in Feko.
- Summary of Files
  Feko creates and uses many different file types. It is useful to know what is stored in the various files and weather they were created by Feko and if it is safe to delete them. The files are grouped as either native files that have been created by Feko or non-native files that are supported by Feko. Non-native files are often exported by Feko even if the formats are not under the control of the Feko development team.
- Common Errors and Warnings
  A Feko Errors, Warnings and Notes Reference Guide is available as a reference for messages that may be encountered in Feko.

Automatic Meshing for Regions

The automatic mesh sizes for faces and edges when using the coarse, standard and fine mesh options are dependent on the solver method.

For regions, the wavelength (λ) is determined based on the maximum simulation frequency and the medium properties of the region. The specified lengths will be applied to the tetrahedron edge lengths.


Type	Fine	Standard	Coarse
Finite element method (1^st order FEM)	$\frac{λ}{15}$	$\frac{λ}{10}$	$\frac{λ}{8}$
Finite element method (2^nd order FEM)	$\frac{λ}{12}$	$\frac{λ}{8}$	$\frac{λ}{6}$
Volume equivalence principle (VEP)	$\frac{λ}{16}$	$\frac{λ}{12}$	$\frac{λ}{8}$