About ANSYS EM Suite

ANSYS Electronics Simulation Software are modules from the ANSYS product family for the design of electronic and electromechanical systems. The following products are available in SCC:

• Maxwell 2D and Maxwell 3D
  simulate electromagnetic fields for the design and analysis of two- and three-dimensional systems such as motors, generators, transformers and other electromechanical systems from aerospace, automotive and other industries. Maxwell is based on the finite element method and calculates static as well as transient electromagnetic and electric fields in the time and frequency domain. Integrated in Maxwell is the module RMxprt, especially for modeling rotating electrical machines.
  Maxwell can be coupled with the products Simplorer, ePhysics and Optimetrics (see below). The model creation is done CAD-like via a graphical user interface. It can be run under Windows, Linux and Solaris.
• PExprt
  is a development and design software for magnetic components like inductors, transformers etc.. It calculates in combination with Maxwell the optimal dimensions of the components and their shaping, air gaps and windings. PExprt is available for Windows.
• Simplorer
  allows the development and analysis of complex systems from various fields such as electrical and electromechanical systems, consideration of thermal and electromagnetic phenomena and hydraulic components. Components can be integrated in circuits. Simplorer runs under Windows.
• ePhysics
  is an addon to Maxwell 3D and is a multiphysics solution that couples electromagnetic processes with thermal processes and mechanical stresses. Like Maxwell , ePhysics runs on Windows, Linux and Solaris.
• Optimetrics
  is also an add-on to Maxwell, adding functionality such as optimization, parameterization, design sensitivity and statistical analysis.

ANSYS HF Electromagnetics Simulation Software

The ANSYS HF product family includes the following modules:

• HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator)
  allows high-frequency analyses to describe high-frequency wave propagation for antennas and electronic assemblies, and is intended for electromagnetic design and optimization of structures. HFSS can be run under Windows and Linux.
• Q3D Extractor
  is a parasitic 3D extraction software that performs 2D and 3D simulations of electromagnetic fields and automatically generates an equivalent SPICE circuit model for use in Nexxim.
• Designer
  is a software for schematic generation and design management
• SIwave
  is a simulation software for printed circuit boards and a design platform for power and signal integrity and EMC analysis of electronic assemblies
• Nexxim
  is a circuit simulation software for linear and nonlinear frequency analysis

Current Licensed Software Version

ANSYS 2026R1

ANSYS 2025R2

Installation

The installation files and the installation document for the latest version of the software, along with network licensing information are available on our FTP server.

Note: Installation files for versions that are not listed above can be obtained upon request by contacting scs-contact∂scc kit edu.

Licensing

Network License: There are two separate ANSYS network license servers, both of which are currently active. The configuration details for both servers are provided in the network license configuration file available on the FTP server. During installation, please specify the appropriate license server name and port number as indicated in the configuration file, based on your intended use of the software. The two license servers serve distinct purposes and must be used accordingly:

• ANSYS Academic Research: Intended for non-commercial academic research activities conducted at KIT, including PhD research, Master's theses, Bachelor's theses, and other scientific projects.
• ANSYS Academic Teaching: Intended exclusively for teaching activities, such as lectures, courses, and exercises.

Please ensure that you select the appropriate license server based on your intended use of the software. Using either license for personal or commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. An active internet connection is required to use the software. If you are accessing it from outside the KIT network domain, please connect via VPN in order to reach the license server. For instructions on setting up and using the VPN, please refer to the link: Remote Access (VPN)