Introduction to Ansys Sherlock – Hands-on Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Ansys Sherlock to enhance the reliability of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) under real-world environmental conditions.

Date/Time: May 13, 2025 from 11:00 AM EDT – 1:00 PM EDT

Speakers:
Kelly Morgan
Pouya Shojaei

Venue:

Virtual

Overview

In this workshop, we will: Explore how simulation can help predict failures due to thermal cycling, mechanical shock, and random vibration, enabling better design and validation. By the end of this session, you will have a practical understanding of how to improve PCB reliability using simulation tools, reduce design risks, and enhance product durability.

What attendees will learn

  • Get started with Ansys Sherlock – learn the basics and key capabilities
  • Pre-processing - import and prepare PCB data, using ECAD files, parts, stackup, and materials
  • PCB modeling strategies - uniform, layered, trace mapping, trace reinforcement / embedded elements, trace modelling reliability goal, phase and event definition
  • Model and analysis setup
  • Running analyses – perform thermal cycling, vibration, and fatigue tests to predict time to failure
  • Post-processing – reliability predictions and other results
  • Leverage high-fidelity models – address common failure mechanisms such as solder fatigue and trace cracking
  • Perform system-level analyses with Ansys Sherlock and Ansys Mechanical

Who should attend

PCB Designers, Reliability Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Thermal Engineers, and PCB Reliability Engineers

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