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The Feko Example Guide contains a collection of examples that teaches you Feko concepts and essentials.
EMC Analysis and Cable Coupling
Simple examples demonstrating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis and cable coupling.
Shielding Factor of a Sphere with Finite Conductivity
Calculate the shielding factor of a hollow sphere with finite conductivity. The sphere is constructed from a lossy metal with a thickness of 2.5 nm.
FEM Model
Calculate the shielding factor of a hollow sphere with a finite conductivity. The sphere is modelled with FEM.
Creating the Model
Create the model in CADFEKO. Define any ports and sources required for the model. Specify the operating frequency or frequency range for the model.

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Examples
The Feko Example Guide contains a collection of examples that teaches you Feko concepts and essentials.
- Example Summary
  View a summary of the examples in the Feko Example Guide.
- Antenna Synthesis and Analysis
  Simple examples demonstrating antenna synthesis and analysis.
- Antenna Placement
  Simple examples demonstrating antenna placement.
- Radar Cross Section (RCS)
  Simple examples demonstrating radar cross section (RCS) calculations of objects.
- EMC Analysis and Cable Coupling
  Simple examples demonstrating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis and cable coupling.
  - Shielding Factor of a Sphere with Finite Conductivity
    Calculate the shielding factor of a hollow sphere with finite conductivity. The sphere is constructed from a lossy metal with a thickness of 2.5 nm.
    - MoM Model
      Calculate the shielding factor of a hollow sphere with finite conductivity. The sphere is solved using MoM.
    - FEM Model
      Calculate the shielding factor of a hollow sphere with a finite conductivity. The sphere is modelled with FEM.
      - Creating the Model
        Create the model in CADFEKO. Define any ports and sources required for the model. Specify the operating frequency or frequency range for the model.
      - Defining Calculation Requests
        Define the calculation requests in CADFEKO.
      - Modifying the Auto-Generated Mesh
        Modify the model mesh in CADFEKO using the correct settings. A mesh is a discretised representation of a geometry model or mesh model used for simulation in the Solver.
      - Running the Feko Solver
        Run the Solver to compute the calculation requests.
    - Viewing the Results
      Compare the shielding factor results for the sphere using the MoM and FEM solution methods.
  - Calculating Field Coupling into a Shielded Cable
    Calculate the coupling between a monopole antenna and a nearby shielded cable that follows an arbitrary path above a ground plane.
  - A Magnetic-Field Probe
    Calculate the segment current on a magnetic-field probe as a function of the plane wave incidence angle.
  - Antenna Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ) Safety Zones
    Calculate the safety zones around a Yagi-Uda antenna based on radiation INIRC88 and NRPB89 standards. View the safety zone ISO surfaces.
- Waveguide and Microwave Circuits
  Simple examples demonstrating using waveguides and microwave circuits.
- Bio Electromagnetics
  Simple examples demonstrating phantom and tissue exposure analsysis.
- Time Domain
  A simple example demonstrating the time analysis of an incident plane wave on an obstacle.
- Special Solution Methods
  Simple examples demonstrating using continuous frequency range, using the MLFMM for large models, using the LE-PO (large element physical optics) on subparts of the model and optimising the waveguide pin feed location.
- User Interface Tools
  Simple examples demonstrating using Feko application automation, matching circuit generation with Optenni Lab and optimising a bandpass filter with HyperStudy.
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.

Creating the Model

Create the model in CADFEKO. Define any ports and sources required for the model. Specify the operating frequency or frequency range for the model.

Use the model considered in MoM Model and rename the file.
Define the following variable:
- r1 = 1.2 (Radius of FEM vacuum sphere.)
Create a new dielectric labeled air with the default properties of Free space.
Create a sphere.
- Definition method: Centre, radius
- Centre: (0, 0, 0)
- Radius: r1
Set the regions of both spheres to air.

Tip: A dielectric with similar properties to free space is used instead of free space. It allows the region to be meshed as a tetrahedral volume for FEM.
Union the two spheres.
Set the solver method for the regions to FEM.
Add a single incident plane wave with θ=90° and ϕ=180°.