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