PCB Property Calculator

The calculation of the effective properties forPCB properties is done automatically in Autodesk® CFD based on the user inputs shown in the table below:

User InputEquation Symbol
Total ThicknessHTotal
Dielectric MaterialKD, , CD
Traces/Planes MaterialKtp, , Ctp
Traces/Planes ThicknessHtp
Traces/Planes %MetalAtp
Traces/Planes Coverage ExponentExp

From this input, the effective properties are calculated according to the following expressions.

The Effective Planar Conductivity is calculated using the equation:

The Effective Normal Conductivity is calculated using the equation:

The Effective Density is calculated using the equation:

The Effective Specific Heat is calculated using the equation: