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Easy-to-Use CFD for Electronics Design
IntroductionA CFD thermal simulation tool specifically designed for the electronics industryFuture Facilities have a rich heritage in developing market leading CFD simulation tools6SigmaET:Used by engineers from across the world, including Cisco, Selex ES, and Thales Solves for conduction, convection and radiation6SigmaET uses Future Facilities powerful proprietary solver
2Simulation 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
ConnectedSeamlessly integrated into your design process
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Modelling ObjectsParametrically DefinedIntelligently PlacedParent Child RelationshipIntelligent
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Modelling ObjectsParametrically DefinedIntelligently PlacedParent Child RelationshipIntelligent
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Modelling ObjectsParametrically DefinedIntelligently PlacedParent Child RelationshipIntelligent
7PowerfulComplex CAD GeometryComplex and Detailed ModelsScalable Parallel Solver
AutomaticAutomatic Grid GenerationAutomatic Collision and Error DetectionAutomatic Report Generation
Modelling Error
9Mechanical CADPCB Design ImportPowerReporting
Connected
Reference DesignatorPower (W)U15U22U30.2U40.7Add Power10Modern User Interface
Model TreeProperty Sheet11Mechanical CAD
Direct CAD importAutomatic GriddingNo simplification requiredResults plotted directly on to CAD geometryConvert to
12PCB ModellingFile format supported:IDFIDX XFLGerber import (R9)Import:Board outlineViasTraces Component size and position.PCB copper content represented by a range of modelling levels
Simplified Block2R Resistor ModelCompact Delphi ModelDetailed ModelComponent Modelling
Additional AnalysisTransientMulti-FluidSolar RadiationJoule Heating
CFD SolverProprietary distributed memory parallel solverProven accuracy from both academic and industry verificationRobust and powerful. Capable of solving very large and complex modelsEfficient parallelisation that can scale to hundreds of coresSuperior performance compared to leading CFD competitors
16Corporate FeaturesCentralised license server Global teams can share a licenseNetworked Parts Library share thermal models across the organisationBatch 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
17Create ModelConfigure SimulationSolve ModelAnalyse ResultsReduced Time to MarketThermal Simulation TimeThermal Design Half the TimeReduce Your Time to MarketFast Responsive Support and DevelopmentContact experienced engineers directly through email or telephoneSame day response to support requestsWe provide modelling advice in addition to software supportNew release of the software at least once a yearWe respond to customer requests and requirements in each software release
Conclusion6SigmaET is designed exclusively for thermal simulation of electronics equipment and components6SigmaET is intuitive and easy to useThe powerful solver can handle complex geometry and detailed modelsBuilt-in intelligence reduces the time it takes to build your model Complex tasks like grid generation are automaticImporting PCB design and Mechanical CAD is simpleWe are continuously developing 6SigmaET 6SigmaET Demo
Show how you can create a thermal simulation using existing dataDemonstrate the speed and ease of model creation
Wall-mounted electronic equipmentPassively cooled Maximum operating temperature 40C