Electronics Cooling Simulation — CFD-Powered
Cadence Celsius EC Solver
Electronics cooling simulation that enables precise, rapid evaluation of thermal performance for electronic systems. Analyse fluid flow, airflow, temperature, and heat transfer in assemblies and enclosures — scalable to hundreds of cores for high-complexity systems.
Overview
Electronics Cooling, Done Right
The Celsius EC Solver is a robust solution for engineers and designers seeking to enhance electronic cooling through advanced CFD simulation. Optimise thermal management strategies, address critical thermal challenges, and improve overall system performance.
From early-stage thermal exploration to detailed verification of complex enclosures, Celsius EC delivers airflow, temperature, and heat-transfer analysis across the whole electronic assembly — and scales with you as your design and compute grow.
Features
Built for Electronics Cooling at Every Scale
Early-Stage Thermal
Front-load thermal / cooling analysis early in the design phase — catch issues when they're still cheap to fix.
MCAD & ECAD Import
Imports complex MCAD geometries and ECAD layouts — no manual rebuild, no translation errors.
1D Flow Networks
Expanded 1D flow-network capabilities for fast, system-level cooling analysis when full 3D isn't required.
Scales to High Complexity
Scalable to high-complexity systems with hundreds of compute cores — no early termination from exhausted resources.
Animation & Reporting
Animate flow and thermal results; generate customisable reports for design reviews and sign-off documentation.
HPC Integration
High-Performance Computing integration — run on cluster / cloud HPC for the biggest enclosure-level analyses.
Benefits
What This Buys Your Team
Intelligent Modelling Objects
Pre-built modelling objects (fans, heat sinks, vents, components) speed up setup and reduce setup errors.
Seamless CAD / PCB Integration
Read CAD and PCB data without translation — analyse the actual design, not a simplified abstraction.
Automatic Mesh Generation
Automatic mesh generation plus customisable reporting means less time on solver plumbing.
Parallel-Processing Power
Powerful solver with parallel processing handles complex geometries and large meshes in reasonable wall time.
Fewer Costly Respins
Catch cooling issues before manufacturing — reduce design respins and engineering delays.
Better Performance & Reliability
Improves product performance, reliability, and the ability to scale to high-complexity systems.
What You Can Analyse
Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer, Full Detail
Airflow
Temperature
Heat Transfer
Fluid Dynamics
Fan Performance
Heat Sink Design
Vent Placement
Enclosure Cooling
Component Junction
Flow Networks
Applications
Industries That Run on Celsius EC
Electronics Design
PCBs, modules, and electronic assemblies — cooling and airflow at the product level.
Automotive
EV battery thermal, ECU cooling, in-cabin electronics, and lighting modules.
Telecommunications
Base stations, radios, and outdoor enclosures with strict temperature operating envelopes.
Aerospace & Defence
Avionics, mission-critical electronics, and high-altitude thermal management.
Medical Devices
Wearables, diagnostics, and patient-side electronics with tight temperature and reliability constraints.
Related
Works Well With
Celsius Thermal Solver
Chip-to-package-to-board electrothermal co-simulation — pair with EC for full chip-to-enclosure thermal flow.
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Fidelity CFD
Cadence's broader CFD platform — for aerospace, automotive, and turbomachinery problems beyond electronics cooling.
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Celsius Studio
The parent thermal multiphysics platform — overview of the full Celsius family.
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Talk to Craftronics about Celsius EC Solver — electronics cooling CFD for boards, assemblies, and enclosures.