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Easy-to-Use CFD for Electronics Design
Introduction
• A CFD thermal simulation tool specifically designed for the electronics industry
• Future Facilities have a rich heritage in developing market leading CFD
simulation tools
• 6SigmaET:
• Used by engineers from across the world, including Cisco, Selex ES, and
Thales
• Solves for conduction, convection and radiation
• 6SigmaET uses Future Facilities’ powerful proprietary solver
Simulation Across the Electronics
Industry
6SigmaET Design Philosophy
Intelligent
Objects know what they are and how to behave
Powerful
Solve bigger. Solve faster. Solve more
Automatic
Reduce time, minimize errors
Connected
Seamlessly integrated into your design process
Intelligent
Modelling Objects
Parametrically Defined
Intelligently Placed
Parent Child
Relationship
Intelligent
Modelling Objects
Parametrically Defined
Intelligently Placed
Parent Child
Relationship
Intelligent
Modelling Objects
Parametrically Defined
Intelligently Placed
Parent Child
Relationship
Powerful
Complex CAD
Geometry
Complex and
Detailed Models
Scalable Parallel
Solver
Automatic
Modelling Error
Automatic Grid
Generation
Automatic Collision
and Error Detection
Automatic Report
Generation
Connected
Mechanical CAD
PCB Design Import
Reference
Designator
Power (W)
U1
5
U2
2
U3
0.2
U4
0.7
Power
Reporting
Modern User Interface
Property
Sheet
Model
Tree
Mechanical CAD
Direct CAD import
PCB Modelling
• File format supported:
•
IDF
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IDX
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XFL
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Gerber import (R9)
• Import:
•
Board outline
•
Vias
•
Traces
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Component size and position.
• PCB copper content represented by a range of modelling
levels
Component Modelling
Simplified Block
2R Resistor Model
Compact Delphi Model
Detailed Model
Additional Analysis
Transient
Multi-Fluid
Solar Radiation
Joule Heating
CFD Solver
• Proprietary distributed memory parallel solver
• Proven accuracy from both academic and industry
verification
• Robust and powerful. Capable of solving very large and
complex models
• Efficient parallelisation that can scale to hundreds of
cores
Corporate Features
Centralised license server – Global teams can share a license
Networked Parts Library – share thermal models across the
organisation
Batch Solving – Multiple users can submit jobs to a central CFD
solver
6SigmaET Viewer – Engineers and managers
can view thermal models and results with a
free viewer
Reduce Your Time to Market
Create Model
Configure Simulation
Solve
Model Time to Market
Analyse Results
Reduced
Thermal
ThermalDesign
Simulation
Half the
Time
Time
Fast Responsive Support and
Development
• Contact experienced engineers directly through email or
telephone
• Same day response to support requests
• We provide modelling advice in addition to software support
• New release of the software at least once a year
• We respond to customer requests and requirements in each
software release
Conclusion
• 6SigmaET is designed exclusively for thermal simulation of electronics
equipment and components
• 6SigmaET is intuitive and easy to use
• The powerful solver can handle complex geometry and detailed models
• Built-in intelligence reduces the time it takes to build your model
• Complex tasks like grid generation are automatic
• Importing PCB design and Mechanical CAD is simple
• We are continuously developing 6SigmaET
6SigmaET Demo
• Show how you can create a thermal simulation using existing
data
• Demonstrate the speed and ease of model creation
• Wall-mounted electronic equipment
• Passively cooled
• Maximum operating temperature 40°C