Mechanical Analysis Blog

Posts tagged with 'FloTHERM PCB'

Agile software development practices in the Mechanical Analysis Division

Posted May 11, 2012, by Robin Bornoff

From a software user’s perspective it really doesn’t matter exactly how that application was developed. A user is concerned with functional capability (what the software does), non-functional performance (how the software behaves) and ultimately their personal experience when using the software. Those tasked with creating the application though need to meet such user expectations whilst … Read More

Tags: FloTHERM PCB, Agile development, FloVENT, SCRUM

Minimizing Late Stage PCB Respins

Posted Jul 20, 2010, by Nazita Saye

In a recent survey, 60% of mechanical engineers in electronics companies stated that thermal issues had forced board layout changes during the previous 12 months. While I can’t purport to know how much respins cost within every organization, I’m willing to bet it is not an insignificant amount – especially if the company has a large portfolio. But I know that thermal simulation can help minimize the … Read More

Tags: Respin, Thermal Design, board-level, Boardstation, Allegro, Expedition, FloTHERM PCB, CR5000, Design Engineer