This whitepaper describes the role of thermal transient measurement to characterize semiconductor thermal behavior. It focuses on the value measurement derived structure functions provide through … [Read more...] about Thermal Characterization of Complex Electronics: A Basic Primer on Structure Functions
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The 6 Key Benefits of Transient Thermal Testing
This whitepaper discusses the advantages of transient thermal test methods for IC package and thermal interface material (TIM) thermal characterization testing vs steady state methods. These methods … [Read more...] about The 6 Key Benefits of Transient Thermal Testing
What is System Level Thermo-Fluid Analysis?
This paper will explain some of the fundamentals of System Level Thermo-Fluid Analysis and demonstrate why 1D CFD is not an accurate description. It will shed some light on both the philosophy that … [Read more...] about What is System Level Thermo-Fluid Analysis?
Accurate Thermo-Fluid Simulation in Real Time Environments
The crux of any task undertaken in System Level Thermo-Fluid Analysis is striking a balance between time and accuracy. This paper describes the "Design of Experiments" approach used to address the … [Read more...] about Accurate Thermo-Fluid Simulation in Real Time Environments
12 Key Considerations in Enclosure Thermal Design
This white paper provides an overview of 12 key considerations in enclosure thermal design and why thermal issues need to be considered at the system level. Electronics have to be designed with the … [Read more...] about 12 Key Considerations in Enclosure Thermal Design
10 Tips for Predicting Component Temperatures
This whitepaper provides an overview of the key considerations in component temperature prediction. Historically component temperature has been correlated with reliability, with early studies relating … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Predicting Component Temperatures
Addressing the Challenges of IoT Design
Internet of Things (IoT) designs mesh together several design domains in order to successfully develop a product. Individually, these design domains are challenging. Bringing them all together to … [Read more...] about Addressing the Challenges of IoT Design
Full-Flow Tools for both Custom Analog and Mixed-Signal Designs
While a number of EDA tool providers offer software for AMS designs, such tools either come at high cost (low price-performance ratio) or are custom made point solutions requiring unwieldy amounts of … [Read more...] about Full-Flow Tools for both Custom Analog and Mixed-Signal Designs
System-Level MEMS Design – Exploring Modeling and Simulation Methodologies
System-level verification of the MEMS devices and associated electronic circuitry is becoming a requirement for advanced IoT designs. This is driving the demand for better modeling and simulation … [Read more...] about System-Level MEMS Design – Exploring Modeling and Simulation Methodologies
3D Printing that brings parts to life
Learn how Connex3 technology works for 3D printing in vibrant color, a variety of materials and hundreds of Digital Material combinations. This Technology Brief covers: Color capabilities & … [Read more...] about 3D Printing that brings parts to life