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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Workflow in Ansys Fluent Software (Self-paced Learning Available)

Course Overview

This workflow allows you to have access to local metal fraction and thus local thermal conductivity, within a printed circuit board (PCB) in Ansys Fluent® fluid simulation software.

The thermal conductivity of a PCB varies considerably due to the layered construction and highly variable metal fraction at any location. Therefore, thermal analysis of a PCB requires knowledge of the orthotropic components of thermal conductivity (that is, X, Y, and Z components of thermal conductivity).

Ansys Fluent software provides the PCB model, to automate the workflow, enabling the necessary case settings to prepare for thermal analysis of the PCB zones. This includes, computing the orthotropic components of thermal conductivity as mentioned, and the power map distribution of a PCB.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Ansys Fluent software.
  • Familiarity with Ansys Electronics Desktop (AEDT) software.

Teaching Method

Lectures and computer practical sessions to validate acquired knowledge. A major emphasis is placed on teaching by software demonstration and on the development of a solution to a design challenge from start to finish.

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Learning Outcome

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Set up a PCB from ECAD data file to obtain local thermal conductivity necessary for thermal management of an electronic device.

 Available Dates

Currently, no training dates available

Learning Options

Training materials for this course are available with an Ansys Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. 

Self-paced Learning 

Complete a class on your own schedule at your own pace. Scope is equivalent to Instructor led classes. Includes video lecture, workshops and input files. All our Self-Paced video courses are only available with an Ansys Learning Hub subscription.

Agenda

This is a 2 hour course covering both lectures and workshops. 

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
  • Setting the PCB inside Ansys Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop(AEDT) with Ansys Fluent
  • Setting the PCB inside Ansys Fluent 

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