# Improving PCB Structural Design and Reliability through Numerical Simulation

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2022-09-23
- Length: 34m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/wb-ep181/

## Summary

Jean Baptiste Moyet, a multiphysics architect at Altair Engineering, explains how numerical simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence are transforming PCB structural design and reliability. He details the workflow from early-stage meshing and material property assignment to complex load case modeling for thermal cycling and drop tests. Moyet highlights how AI-driven optimization helps engineers find the best compromise between cost, manufacturability, and durability, significantly reducing the time needed to iterate on designs compared to traditional experimental campaigns.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation#t=2) Introduction and Guest Background
- [6:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation#t=367) Simulation in Aerospace and Durability
- [9:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation#t=574) PCB Design Challenges and Simulation Benefits
- [14:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation#t=883) AI and HPC in Design Optimization
- [21:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation#t=1291) Simulation Workflow: Meshing, Materials, and Load Cases
- [23:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-09-23-improving-pcb-structural-design-and-reliability-through-numerical-simulation#t=1385) Cloud Computing and Robustness Analysis

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Altair (company)
- Altair Engineering (company)
- Herbus (company)
- Commodore 3032 (product)
- EE Times Silicon 100 (other)

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