Mentor Graphics Launches New T3Ster DynTIM Tester to Deliver Unrivaled Thermal Interface Material (TIM) Measurement Methodology
13 12월 2012 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) today announced the
new T3Ster® DynTIM™ tester, the industry’s cutting-edge method of
measuring thermal characteristics of thermal interface materials
(TIM). Thermal resistance testing of interface layers within
electronics products is critical for product performance, but the
characterization of these thin, high-thermal conductivity materials
under realistic conditions for their application is extremely
challenging using current methods. The Mentor Graphics® DynTIM
tester meets the needs of manufacturers today with the ability to
control and vary the sample thickness of materials being tested,
yielding very accurate results. Engineers can perform more accurate
thermal analysis when using the Mentor® T3Ster DynTIM with the
Mentor FloTHERM® and/or FloEFD™ CFD solutions.
Testing systems using today’s current methods (ASTM D5470
Standard Test Method for Thermal Transmission Properties of Thin
Thermally Conductive Solid Electrical Insulation Materials and ASTM
D5470-06 Standard Test Method of Thermal Transmission Properties of
Thermally Conductive Electrical Insulation Materials) do not allow
for lower pressure measurements. This causes less than accurate
results, nor can the test results be replicated without a 10-20%
repeatability error (based on conductivity data reports from
various vendors). The Mentor Graphics DynTIM tester, combined with
the company’s T3Ster test product, provides the industry’s most
accurate method of measuring thermal resistance of TIMs under
conditions close to real life applications on a variety of
materials at different pre-set thickness levels, such as greases,
pastes, phase-changing materials and even specially prepared
metallic samples. On average, the DynTIM tester provides TIM
measurement accuracy by ±5% with the highest repeatability results,
which the industry is currently lacking since most ASTM-based tests
are conducted using in-house test systems.
There are two reasons for the superior results provided by
Mentor Graphics. First, DynTIM users can test a large number of
different TIMs to create a short-list of the best performing
materials as possible candidates for the application. Secondly,
after the measurement of the material properties and narrowed
selection of the TIMs, the T3Ster tester can be used to test these
materials in-situ, in their target environment, for the best
possible design decision. This total solution is ideal for
semiconductor, consumer electronics and TIM manufacturers where
controlled manufacturing of materials performance is critical.
“We have been using the T3Ster DynTIM tester and love its speed
and ease of use. It uses a very accurate method for characterizing
thermal interface materials because it automatically varies the
thickness of the sample,” said Dr. Thomas Zahner, quality manager
at Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH. “DynTIM helps us to develop LED
lighting modules with excellent thermal performance and to ensure
their thermal reliability over the whole product lifetime.”
“With our deep understanding of our customers’ thermal
challenges, we are proud to deliver the industry’s most accurate
TIM testing solution,” said Erich Buergel, general manager of the
Mentor Graphics Mechanical Analysis Division. “We are committed to
our thermal characterization customers and we will continue
developing innovative solutions that help them deliver better
end-products with greater efficiency to compete in today’s global
economy.”
For more information on the Mentor Graphics Mechanical Analysis
Division products, go to the website:
http://www.mentor.com/products/mechanical/products/dyntim/
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic
hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most
successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies.
Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last
fiscal year of about $1,015 million. Corporate headquarters are
located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777.
World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, T3Ster and FloTHERM are registered
trademarks and DynTIM and FloEFD are trademarks of Mentor Graphics
Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
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