Easy-to-Use CFD for Electronics Design

Introduction A CFD thermal simulation tool specifically designed for the electronics industry Future Facilities have a rich heritage in developing market leading CFD simulation tools 6SigmaET: Used by engineers from across the world, including Cisco, Selex ES, and Thales Solves for conduction, convection and radiation 6SigmaET uses Future Facilities’ powerful proprietary solver

Simulation Across the Electronics Industry

6SigmaET Design Philosophy Intelligent Objects know what they are and how to behave Powerful Solve bigger. Solve faster. Solve more Automatic Reduce time, minimize errors Connected Seamlessly integrated into your design process

Modelling ObjectsParametrically Defined Intelligently Placed Parent Child Relationship Intelligent

Modelling ObjectsParametrically Defined Intelligently Placed Parent Child Relationship Intelligent

Modelling ObjectsParametrically Defined Intelligently Placed Parent Child Relationship Intelligent

Powerful Complex CAD Geometry Complex and Detailed Models Scalable Parallel Solver

Automatic Automatic Grid Generation Automatic Collision and Error Detection Automatic Report Generation Modelling Error

Mechanical CADPCB Design Import Power Reporting Connected Reference Designator Power (W) U15 U22 U30.2 U40.7

Modern User Interface Model Tree Property Sheet

Mechanical CAD Direct CAD import

PCB Modelling File format supported: IDF IDX XFL Gerber import (R9) Import: Board outline Vias Traces Component size and position. PCB copper content represented by a range of modelling levels

Simplified Block2R Resistor Model Compact Delphi ModelDetailed Model Component Modelling

Additional Analysis TransientMulti-Fluid Solar Radiation Joule Heating

CFD Solver Proprietary distributed memory parallel solver Proven accuracy from both academic and industry verification Robust and powerful. Capable of solving very large and complex models Efficient parallelisation that can scale to hundreds of cores Superior performance compared to leading CFD competitors

Corporate Features Centralised license server – Global teams can share a license Networked Parts Library – share thermal models across the organisation Batch Solving – Multiple users can submit jobs to a central CFD solver 6SigmaET Viewer – Engineers and managers can view thermal models and results with a free viewer

Create ModelConfigure SimulationSolve ModelAnalyse Results Reduced Time to Market Thermal Simulation TimeThermal Design Half the Time Reduce Your Time to Market

Fast Responsive Support and Development Contact experienced engineers directly through or telephone Same day response to support requests We provide modelling advice in addition to software support New release of the software at least once a year We respond to customer requests and requirements in each software release

Conclusion 6SigmaET is designed exclusively for thermal simulation of electronics equipment and components 6SigmaET is intuitive and easy to use The powerful solver can handle complex geometry and detailed models Built-in intelligence reduces the time it takes to build your model Complex tasks like grid generation are automatic Importing PCB design and Mechanical CAD is simple We are continuously developing 6SigmaET

6SigmaET Demo Show how you can create a thermal simulation using existing data Demonstrate the speed and ease of model creation Wall-mounted electronic equipment Passively cooled Maximum operating temperature 40°C