Simcenter Flotherm for Electronics Cooling Design
Enhance thermal management and ensure electronics reliability with fast, precise CFD cooling simulations—from early concept evaluation to final design validation.
With over three decades of continuous development and feedback from global users, Simcenter Flotherm has become a benchmark solution in electronics cooling simulation. Trusted for its accuracy and performance, it supports thermal analysis across all levels—from integrated circuit packages and PCBs to entire electronic enclosures and large-scale systems like data centers.
Streamline the Thermal Design Process
Simcenter Flotherm is seamlessly integrated into electronics development workflows, enabling thermal engineers to run detailed simulations and deliver fast, accurate results. These insights support critical engineering decisions—from early architectural planning to final thermal validation—helping reduce development time, avoid late-stage design revisions, and mitigate warranty risks related to thermal reliability.
Its advanced capabilities include:
SmartPart modeling for electronics-specific components such as heat sinks, fans, and enclosures
Extensive thermal libraries for quick setup and reference
Efficient handling of ECAD and MCAD data
A tailored and robust solver technology
Compact thermal models and automatic calibration
Built-in tools for parametric studies and design optimization
These features empower engineers to accelerate the entire thermal analysis cycle, from concept through to final verification.
Achieve Fast, Accurate Thermal Simulations
Designed to handle the complexity of modern electronics, Simcenter Flotherm uses a cartesian meshing system optimized for models containing thousands of parts.
Its solver efficiently manages varying scales—from microns to meters—while geometry-aware meshing eliminates the need for manual re-meshing when object locations or orientations change. This allows teams to stay focused on interpreting results and exploring design improvements rather than model setup.
Intelligent Modeling and Data Integration
With a user-friendly interface tailored for thermal engineers, Simcenter Flotherm enables quick model creation using SmartParts—predefined elements such as heat pipes, power components, and fans. These tools simplify model construction and support early-stage architectural evaluation.
As development progresses, teams can integrate mechanical and electrical data. Simcenter Flotherm handles EDA complexity with ease, supporting leading ECAD file formats like ODB++, and simplifies the import and preprocessing of CAD data. The built-in EDA Bridge streamlines board layout modeling and offers multiple fidelity options to match your project’s evolving needs.
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