TICRA Tools v26.0.1: Antenna Design & Analysis Platform
TICRA Tools v26.0.1 is the latest version of TICRA’s specialized software platform for the design and analysis of advanced antenna systems, especially for satellite, radar, and communications applications. This release builds on the major 26.0 release and is primarily a maintenance update containing bug fixes and stability improvements.
Key New Features in v26.0 (Base Release)
Version 26.0 introduced three significant additions:
ARRAY Product Launch
A new dedicated module for phased-array antenna design, analysis, and optimization. It supports the full workflow—from element definition to array performance evaluation—using both analytical methods and full-wave simulation, with built-in optimization for beamforming and element geometry.
Modernised User Interface
The GUI received a complete redesign for improved navigation and project organization, featuring a consolidated Objects tab, clearer hierarchy visualization, and a modernized ribbon with contextual commands.
Integrated CAD Editor
A new parametric geometry modeling tool allows building and modifying complex antenna structures directly within the environment, eliminating the need for external CAD software when working with ARRAY, ESTEAM, and CHAMP 3D.
Core Capabilities
The TICRA Tools framework integrates the following industry-standard products:
| Product | Application |
|---|---|
| GRASP | Reflector antenna design and analysis (industry standard) |
| ESTEAM | General antenna analysis, scattering, and platform integration |
| CHAMP 3D | Waveguide components, horns, and feed chains |
| QUPES | Quasi-periodic surfaces (reflectarrays, FSS, transmitarrays) |
| POS | Advanced payload antennas with contoured beam optimization |
| ARRAY | Phased-array antenna design and optimization (new in v26.0) |
| UQ | Uncertainty quantification for antenna performance |
