# AntWave: Antenna & Microwave — RF & Satellite Link Design

> RF & Satellite Link Design (iPhone/iPad app by 继芒 穆.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antwave-antenna-and-microwave/id6762740189 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [继芒 穆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891124025)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antwave-antenna-and-microwave/id6762740189/reviews.md

## What is AntWave?

AntWave is a mobile calculation app developed by senior phased array antenna engineers, dedicated to providing convenient, in-depth, and highly efficient analysis and calculation support for antenna design and measurement, microwave system analysis, and RF engineering.
This app aims to convert complex electromagnetic theory formulas into intuitive engineering calculation results. All algorithms are based on the international standard SI unit system and high-precision physical constants to ensure the calculation results meet professional engineering design requirements. The app features 26 built-in core calculation and professional data modules, covering the entire process requirements from fundamental physical calculations to high-level system link analysis. Additionally, it includes common standard rectangular waveguide data and interactive charts for sky background noise temperature and atmospheric/rain attenuation. For more complex system and link calculation pages, calculation results can be saved and shared as images in a linear data table format.

[Core Feature Modules List]
I. Common Basics
1. Reflection
2. Axial Ratio
   • Conversion
   • Amplitude/Phase Deviation
   • Polarization Mismatch
3. Far Field Distance
4. Free Space Path Loss
5. Doppler Shift
6. Z / Y / S11 Conversion

II. Transmission Lines
7. Skin Depth
8. Characteristic Impedance
   • Coaxial Line
   • Microstrip Line
   • Stripline
   • Rectangular Waveguide
9. Waveguide Wavelength
   • Cutoff Wavelength λc
   • Waveguide Wavelength λg
10. Standard Rectangular Waveguide

III. Antenna Metrics
11. Antenna Gain
    • Circular Aperture
    • Rectangular Aperture
    • Directivity
12. Beamwidth
    • General Circular Aperture
    • Uniform Circular Aperture
    • Uniform Rectangular Aperture
13. Antenna Noise Temperature
14. Pointing Error Loss
15. Parabolic Surface Error Loss

IV. Phased Array
16. Element Spacing and Scan Angle
    • Element Spacing
    • Maximum Scan Angle
17. Transmit Array EIRP
    • Active Array
    • Passive Array
18. Receive Array G/T
    • Active Array
    • Passive Array

V. Systems and Links
19. RF Link
    • Receive
    • Transmit
20. Radar Equation
21. Microwave Link Budget
22. Satellite Link Budget
23. Antenna System G/T
24. Sky Noise and Atmospheric Attenuation
    • Sky Background Noise Temperature
    • Atmospheric/Rain Attenuation

VI. Measurement and Tools
25. Antenna Measurement
    • Gain
    • Difference Beam Slope
    • Noise Temp by Y-Factor
26. Satellite Pointing (GEO)

[App Features]
  • Expert-level Visual Logic: Utilizes a 2D flat geometric design with zero ad interference, ensuring engineers can quickly and clearly acquire key data even in complex engineering sites.
  • Full Offline Privacy Guarantee: The app operates without backend servers and does not collect location, clipboard, or any calculation data. As a professional engineering tool, we understand that the privacy of technical solutions is paramount.
  • Instant Interactive Feedback: All calculation pages support parameter linkage and real-time result refresh, providing intuitive support for system optimization and scheme demonstration.

AntWave: Returning complex engineering calculations and system analysis to the precision and ease of your fingertips.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AntWave Pro Features | $30.00 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-24

* New Core Tool: Added the "Phased Array" calculator to evaluate element spacing and scan range (grating-lobe-free). It also provides calculations for key system metrics like EIRP, G/T, and element gain, fully supporting both Imperial and Metric units.
* Visual Theme Upgrade: Introduced brand-new light mode themes ("Light Cool" and "Light Warm") and polished the dark mode's visual performance and key shadows for an elegant and refined interface.
* Comprehensive Globalization: In addition to perfecting the Simplified and Traditional Chinese localization, we have added support for 6 new languages and restored professional remarks across all calculation pages to better serve our global users.
* Interactive Experience Optimization: Added a blinking cursor indicator during input, drastically improving the intuitiveness of the custom keyboard and the smoothness of page scrolling. Various known issues have also been fixed to enhance overall stability.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-01

No release notes.

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