Mentor Builds an MCAD-to-EDA Bridge With FloTHERM XT

摘要

Mentor Graphics has combined the electronics cooling DNA from its FloTHERM thermal analysis software with the concurrent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology at the heart of its FloEFD product to deliver a new solution to let engineers work seamlessly with geometry created in both the mechanical CAD and EDA space. Called FloTHERM XT, the software is designed to deliver electronics cooling simulation capabilities that can be leveraged throughout the design cycle, from concept through verification. The idea behind FloTHERM XT is to create bridges and optimized integration between mechanical design and EDA tools and workflows in the specific area of electronics cooling. The goal is to enable earlier virtual prototyping, a reduction in design iterations, and promoting more advanced 'what-if' analysis, according to Eric Buergel, general manager of Mentor's Mechanical Analysis Division.