System yields accurate thermal characterization

System yields accurate thermal characterization

Combining a hardware test system and simulation software, the T3Ster and FloTHERM solution provides efficient thermal package analysis, with advanced thermal transient testing, for semiconductor device packages and LEDs. The FloTHERM thermal simulation tool predicts airflow, temperature, and heat transfer throughout electronics equipment including components, boards, and entire systems.

The unique interface between the T3Ster tester and FloTHERM seamlessly creates accurate thermal simulation models and is said to be the only JESD51-14 compliant solution available. RthJC measurements are automatically converted into compact thermal models used in FloTHERM. Thermally optimized designs significantly improve reliability of LEDs and ICs. (Mid to high $10,000s – available now.)

by Jim Harrison

Mentor Graphics , Wilsonville , OR
Sales 503-685-7000

www.mentor.com