InCa3D is a simulation tool dedicated to electrical connection modelling for both:
The software employs finite element analysis based on the PEEC Partial element equivalent circuit method 3 which proved to be efficient to solve Maxwell's equations in low and middle frequency, thanks to its ability to convert interconnections geometry into equivalent RLC circuit,4 thus avoiding polygonal meshing of the air around the device.
InCa3D is developed in France (in collaboration with G2ELab) and distributed by Altair Engineering Inc.5
Main application fields
InCa3D is well suited for modelling the behaviour of various connectors:
- from ICs, small wire bonds and PCBs tracks,
- up to bus bars, power modules and large distribution switchboards.
References
References
- EMC Modeling of an Industrial Variable Speed Drive With an Adapted PEEC Method IEEE Magnetics Society, Aug. 2010]
- EMC analysis of static converters by the extraction of a complete equivalent circuit via a dedicated PEEC method 8th International Symposium on Electric and Magnetic Fields, Mondovi : Italy (2009)]
- A. E. Ruehli: Equivalent Circuit Models for Three-Dimensional Multiconductor Systems, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 22 (1974), Nr. 3
- MoM and PEEC Method to Reach a Complete Equivalent Circuit of a Static Converter 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium, Jan. 2009]
- MoM and PEEC Method to Reach a Complete Equivalent Circuit of a Static Converter, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium, Jan. 2009
Other links
Partial element equivalent circuit method
Busbar Design: How to Spare Nanohenries ?