Electronic devices are integrated into many product designs. From household appliances, automobiles, medical equipment, aircraft, mobile devices, and more, the electronic circuits are becoming very complex. These circuits must work in conjunction with other electronic devices while keeping signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI). There are also electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards that must be met. The PCB boards within the electronic devices will create heat and need to be cooled. Simulation of these designs using CST Studio Suite in the development stage will identify problems that can be corrected prior to the start of manufacture.

In part two we are using the CST Studio suite to analyze PCB Thermal cooling with imported EDA PCB designs covering these topics:

• The importance of PCB thermal management
• How heat is generated and travels through a PCB
• Simulation helps to keep PCB cool
o PCB and chips: simplify or not simplify
o PCB as part of the system

Products Mentioned:
3DEXPERIENCE Simulia