Altair, a leader in computational intelligence, has announced the upcoming release of Altair SimSolid for electronics, bringing fast, easy, and precise multi-physics scenario exploration to electronics, from chips, PCBs (printed circuit boards), and ICs (integrated circuits) to full system design.
Altair’s SimSolid can model and simulate complex electronics systems rapidly and accurately.
“As the electronics industry pushes the boundaries of complexity and miniaturisation, engineers have struggled with simulations that often compromise on detail for expediency. Altair SimSolid will empower engineers to capture the intricate complexities of PCBs and ICs without simplification,” said James R Scapa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Altair. “Traditional simulation methods often require approximations when analysing PCB structures due to their complexity. Altair SimSolid eliminates these approximations to run more accurate simulations for complex problems with vast dimensional disparities.”
Altair SimSolid has revolutionised conventional analysis in its ability to predict complex structural problems accurately with super-fast speed and eliminate the complexity of laborious hours of modelling. It eliminates geometry simplification and meshing, the two most time-consuming and expertise-intensive tasks typical to traditional finite element analysis. As a result, it delivers results in seconds to minutes – up to 25x faster than traditional finite element solvers – and handles complex assemblies effortlessly.
Having been well received in the aerospace and automotive industries, two sectors that typically experience challenges associated with massive structures, Altair SimSolid is positioned to play a significant role in the electronics sector. The initial release, planned for Q2 2024, will support structural and thermal analysis for PCBs and ICs with full electromagnetics analysis planned to follow in a future release.
The simulation market is increasingly looking to leverage AI technology to develop physics-informed neural networks. Altair SimSolid’s ability to model and simulate complex electronics systems rapidly and accurately will become key for training large use cases quickly and economically.
Streamlined electromagnetic simulation
The journey from electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) to simulation has historically been strewn with the obstacles of mesh generation – a necessary but time-intensive step that delays insights and stretches project timelines. Altair SimSolid’s meshless technology will tackle intricate challenges like signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and electromagnetic compatibility/ interference (EMC/EMI), at the same time making electromagnetic simulations more accessible and efficient. The solution’s ECAD to simulation workflow will empower users to bridge traditional boundaries and scale from meters to nanometers, with every detail clearly rendered. This translates to faster time to results and the ability to solve more complex electromagnetic problems, empowering engineers to achieve advanced design outcomes.
A comprehensive simulation suite
As Altair SimSolid moves towards the inclusion of full-wave electromagnetics, it showcases Altair's vision of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary simulation environment. This evolution sets a new standard against traditional, mesh-reliant systems and promises a future where thermal, structural, and electromagnetic challenges are addressed within a unified, meshless platform for rapid and precise design iterations.
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