InCa3D

InCa3D is a simulation tool dedicated to electrical connection modelling for both:

• Electromagnetic compatibility^[1][2]
• Power electronics

The software employs finite element analysis based on the PEEC Partial element equivalent circuit method ^[3] which proved to be efficient to solve Maxwell's equations in low and middle frequency, thanks to its ability to convert interconnections geometry into equivalent RLC circuit,^[4] thus avoiding polygonal meshing of the air around the device.

InCa3D is developed in France (in collaboration with G2ELab) and distributed by Altair Engineering Inc.^[5]

Power module modelisation with InCa3D

Magnetic field computation on distribution bars with InCa3D

Main application fields

InCa3D is well suited for modelling the behaviour of various connectors:

• from ICs, small wire bonds and PCBs tracks,
• up to bus bars, power modules and large distribution switchboards.

References

1. EMC Modeling of an Industrial Variable Speed Drive With an Adapted PEEC Method^{[dead link]} IEEE Magnetics Society, Aug. 2010]
2. EMC analysis of static converters by the extraction of a complete equivalent circuit via a dedicated PEEC method 8th International Symposium on Electric and Magnetic Fields, Mondovi : Italy (2009)]
3. A. E. Ruehli: Equivalent Circuit Models for Three-Dimensional Multiconductor Systems, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 22 (1974), Nr. 3
4. MoM and PEEC Method to Reach a Complete Equivalent Circuit of a Static Converter^{[dead link]} 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium, Jan. 2009]
5. MoM and PEEC Method to Reach a Complete Equivalent Circuit of a Static Converter, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium, Jan. 2009

Other links

Partial element equivalent circuit method
Busbar Design: How to Spare Nanohenries ?

External links

• Official site
• The G2Elab research center