Latest version of FloTHERM features automated calibration for package model accuracy

Mentor Graphics has announced the latest version of its FloTHERM computational fluid dynamics software solution. FloTHERM was developed to identify potential thermal issues early in the design process to avoid expensive late stage re-design and warranty costs arising from thermal failures in the field.

The latest version is claimed to deliver an automated method to calibrate simulation models to match transient thermal measurements recorded with the Mentor Graphics’ T3Ster hardware. As a result, FloTHERM can help maximise simulation data accuracy and provide additional insight into product reliability for the automotive, aerospace and electronics products industries.

T3Ster is an advanced thermal tester for thermal characterisation of IC packages, LEDs and systems. The test system is said to deliver accurate, real-time measurements of heating and cooling transients based on its implementation of the JEDEC static test method.