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 Input | Equation Symbol |
Total Thickness | HTotal |
Dielectric Material | KD, , CD |
Traces/Planes Material | Ktp, , Ctp |
Traces/Planes Thickness | Htp |
Traces/Planes %Metal | Atp |
Traces/Planes Coverage Exponent | Exp |
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: