InCa3D explained
InCa3D is a simulation tool dedicated to electrical connection modelling for both:
- Electromagnetic compatibility[1] [2]
- Power electronics
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
- http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/search/freesrchabstract.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5513033&queryText%3Dardon%26refinements%3D4287376107%26openedRefinements%3D*%26searchField%3DSearch+All EMC Modeling of an Industrial Variable Speed Drive With an Adapted PEEC Method
- http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/index.php?halsid=ebgna0haaaeiqapq4jq7su6ug5&view_this_doc=hal-00400682&version=1 EMC analysis of static converters by the extraction of a complete equivalent circuit via a dedicated PEEC method
- A. E. Ruehli: Equivalent Circuit Models for Three-Dimensional Multiconductor Systems, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 22 (1974), Nr. 3
- http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/search/freesrchabstract.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4783443&queryText%3Dardon%26searchWithin%3Dvialardi%26refinements%3D4287376107%2C4287730583%26openedRefinements%3D*%26searchField%3DSearch+All MoM and PEEC Method to Reach a Complete Equivalent Circuit of a Static Converter
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/search/freesrchabstract.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4783443&queryText%3Dardon%26searchWithin%3Dvialardi%26refinements%3D4287376107%2C4287730583%26openedRefinements%3D*%26searchField%3DSearch+All 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 ?
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