performance and reliability with Flex Power Modules’ DC/DC Point-of-Load regulators. The software also incorporates a reference
design tool for AMD-Xilinx-based field- programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This allows direct import of AMD-Xilinx Power Estimator files, which enhances power simulations and optimises power delivery to FPGA power rails, streamlining the pre-design process and reducing time to market. Additionally, advanced droop simulation capabilities have been added, crucial for maintaining system stability under varying load conditions, particularly for high-power applications. Moreover, the software has added a compact
event data recorder function, also known as a ‘black box’. This captures and stores operational data at the time of any fault occurrence, which supports further fault diagnosis. Given the iterative process of design, these
tools allow designers to retrieve data, adjust and reload the modified settings for further testing. Once the design is stable, the final configuration can be saved and deployed in production. Recently, thermal analysis tools have
become a critical feature to power design software, given the high performance and density demands of modern systems. Flex Power Modules has integrated thermal
simulation tools into its Flex Power Designer software, enabling designers to predict hot spot temperatures and assess system efficiency under various operating conditions. This feature is crucial for optimising thermal management, ensuring designs meet both reliability and safety standards, and reducing the risk of failures in the final product.
Recent updates to Flex Power Designer – currently at version 4.7 – include enhancements to phase spreading, optimising power distribution and minimising noise, ensuring superior
system view recently, making it easier for users to navigate and adjust their designs. This feature streamlines the design process, offering a clearer overview of the power system to accelerate the development cycle. Forthoseinpower system design, choosing
software that offers comprehensive features, supports a wide range of products and is actively maintained, is pivotal. Flex Power Designer meets these criteria, making it an invaluable tool for power systems designers.
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Cost-effective software solutions like KISTERS 3DViewStation support
this transition by facilitating the use of annotated 3D CAD models and enabling quick, easy visualisation of annotations within the original file. Model-Based Definition (MBD) refers to a 3D CAD model that
contains all the necessary information for manufacturing and inspecting a product, known as Product Manufacturing Information (PMI). This model becomes the single source of truth of product information, also known as the 3D Master, replacing traditional 2D drawings. KISTERS 3DViewStation efficiently reads and visualises these annotations within the 3D CAD model, allowing users to easily search for specific information at any time. It offers a wide range of features such as annotations, exploded views, BOM’s, sectional views, surface information, and PMI that can be easily accessed. “Our 3DViewStation supports the reading of PMI from various sources
such as Catia, Creo, NX, JT, STEP, as well as 2D PDFs with attached JT files. This ensures that different teams and departments can always access consistent up-to-date data,” explained Craig Impastato, U.S. sales director for KISTERS. In addition to this, users can create their own 3D annotations or markups and save them in formats like 3DVS, JT, STEP (AP242), 3D-PDF, or 2D-PDF. Whether as a desktop application, HTML5 based web version or
the VR edition, 3DViewStation is said to provide a solution for every requirement, integrating seamlessly into any existing PLM or leading system, the company claims.
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