The Hot and Cold of PCB Thermal Analysis

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Overview

An unresolved thermal problem can cause a product to fail in the hands of your customers. Over time thermal stress can cause severe damage to PCBs and devices. Understanding how to solve these problems is critical to design success. HyperLynx Thermal provides a very easy-to-use solution for understanding and resolving thermal issues on your PCB from many different layout systems.

What You Will Learn

  • The basic concepts behind thermal problems
  • What design information is needed for running effective analysis
  • Confidence that you can use Thermal Analysis tools effectively without being an expert
  • How to incorporate Thermal Analysis into your design cycle without extending your project timeline.
  • How to use the tool to analyze various solutions to your thermal problems.

Who Should View

  • Electrical Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Design Engineers
  • PCB Designers
  • Technical Managers
  • Anyone interested in board level thermal analysis

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