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Training Guide

ANSYS UK

elcome to the ANSYS UK training guide. In addition to the quality of the code, it is the training and support services we provide that have made ANSYS the world leader it is today. We oer a wide range of training courses, for both beginners and more advanced users, covering the entire ANSYS product range. As well as providing frequently scheduled courses for all our software products, we also nd many customers benet from our bespoke / advanced training focussed on their particular applications. Our courses can either be run from our own purpose-built training rooms around the UK, or delivered at a clients own premises, where we can supply additional software licenses or computers for the trainees. Please contact the training coordinator to discuss your particular needs and objectives.

For the latest information on course dates and course pricing, please visit our website www.ansys.com/en_uk/Training

For more information Tel: 0800 048 0462 (Inside the UK) Tel: 1 800 065 6642 (Republic of Ireland) Tel: +44 1235 420130 (Outside the UK) Email: training-uk@ansys.com

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TRAIN IN G Q UA LIT Y
All our training courses are delivered by engineers experienced both in our software and in the industries we serve, indeed many of whom hold PhDs in their specialty. We continually monitor and improve our courses to make sure we achieve and maintain the highest standards. The facts speak for themselves. The figure below shows the collated feedback from our training courses. Trainer knowledge, helpfulness and presentation quality all combine to make the training sessions highly beneficial for all attendees. We realise that everyones time is precious, and so it is of paramount importance that training gives our customers all the skills they need so they can go on to perform efficient, reliable and trustworthy analyses on their own.

COLLATED FEEDBACK FROM OUR TRAINING COURSES

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1 Course content Quality of lecture material Quality of hands-on examples Trainers Trainers Trainers presentation helpfulness and response to quality enthusiasm questions

CON T EN TS
4 Fluids & Structural ANSYS DesignModeler ANSYS SpaceClaim Fluid Dynamics ANSYS Meshing Platform ANSYS Fluent Solver ANSYS CFX Solver ANSYS ICEM CFD ANSYS Fluent Meshing ANSYS Icepak ANSYS DesignModeler for Electronics & ANSYS CFDPost Specialised CFD Training

14 Structural Mechanics ANSYS Mechanical Solver ANSYS DesignModeler and Meshing for Explicit Dynamics and Autodyn ANSYS Explict STR / Autodyn Part I ANSYS Autodyn Part II Specialised Mechanical Training 19 Offshore ANSYS Mechanical for Oshore Structures ANSYS Aqwa 21 Electromagnetics ANSYS Maxwell ANSYS HFSS ANSYS HFSS Advanced PowerArtist RedHawk Totem Sentinel 26 Offices Abingdon (Milton Park) Oce Information Horsham Oce Information Sheeld Oce Information

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ANSYStm Designmodeler 1 day

ANSYS Designmodeler is our core geometry creation and modification tool.
Prerequisites The course assumes you have no prior experience of working with any CFD/FEA package, although a background in engineering/physics is assumed. Learning Objectives The ANSYS DesignModeler training course is for users who want to create and modify geometry in preparation for CFD or FEA analysis. Trainees who attend this course will learn:

4How to create and modify geometry in preparation for analysis 4How to navigate within the graphical user interface 4How to generate 2D sketches and convert them into 2D or 3D models 4How to modify 2D and 3D geometry 4How to import existing CAD geometry 4How to modify and clean up imported CAD 4How to model assemblies 4How to utilise parameters
Each course chapter is followed by hands-on workshops and exercises.

Flow volume automatically extracted from a manifold

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ANSYS SpaceClaim Direct modeler 1 day

ANSYSSpaceClaim Direct modeler is a feature-based geometry creation and modification tool.
Prerequisites The course assumes you have no prior experience of working with any CFD/FEA package, although a background in engineering/physics is assumed. Learning Objectives The ANSYS SpaceClaim training course is for users who want to create and modify geometry in preparation for CFD or FEA analysis. The feature-based workflow of SpaceClaim provides an alternative workflow to that of the history-based ANSYS DesignModeler. On this course, trainees will learn how to create 3D geometry in SpaceClaim, how to work with assemblies, and how to simplify and repair externally-created geometry. Each course chapter is followed by hands-on workshops and exercises.

Using SpaceClaims geometry manipulation features

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ANSYS Meshing Platform 1 day

The ANSYS Meshing Platform is the front end interface for driving our meshing tools. You can select from and combine a variety of meshing methods to suit the nature of the geometry and the physics to be solved.
Prerequisites Use of the ANSYS Meshing Platform requires a geometric model produced either with ANSYS DesignModeler or third-party CAD software. Trainees should be familiar with the relevant CAD tool, for example, by attending the ANSYS DesignModeler course on the previous day so that creation/modification can be done prior to meshing. Learning Objectives By the end of this course you should be able to: Work with ANSYS Meshing Platform, with full understanding of its GUI Understand the different meshing methods available for 2D and 3D geometries Create tetrahedral meshes Create hexahedral meshes Create inflation (boundary) layer meshes near to walls Apply advanced controls so as to refine and coarsen the mesh in different regions of the domain Examine the quality of the mesh Hands-on workshops are provided so trainees can apply the skills learnt.

Hex meshing of a cell phone

Example of all-hex meshing in the automotive industry

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ANSYS Fluent Solver 2 days

ANSYS Fluent software provides a powerful, general-purpose CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) capability, incorporating a broad range of physical modelling.
Most new ANSYS Fluent users spend 4 days on introductory training:
ANSYS DesignModeler (1 day) ANSYS Meshing (1 day) ANSYS Fluent (2 days)

Prerequisites The two-day ANSYS Fluent course assumes no previous CFD knowledge, but that users have geometry and mesh creation skills (typically from attending our ANSYS DesignModeler and ANSYS Meshing courses on the preceding days). Learning Objectives This course will show how to set up a range of simulation types in the ANSYS Fluent solver, including how to: Define material properties Prescribe boundary and operating conditions Set solver controls Set up solution monitors Provide an initial solution Display and examine results All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions. Recommended Follow-on Courses See later page in this booklet on Advanced CFD Training.

Generic Race Car

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ANSYS CFX Solver 2 days

ANSYS CFX software provides powerful general-purpose CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) capability, incorporating a broad range of physical modelling.
Most new ANSYS CFX users spend 4 days on introductory training:
ANSYS DesignModeler (1 day) ANSYS Meshing (1 day) ANSYS CFX (2 days)

Prerequisites Previous experience of CFD is not essential for the two day CFX Course. However, attendees should know how to import or create geometry and generate a suitable mesh, for example, by attending our ANSYS DesignModeler & ANSYS Meshing courses on the preceding days. Learning Objectives This course will show how to set up a range of simulation types in the ANSYS CFX solver, including how to: Select appropriate physical models Define material properties Prescribe boundary and operating conditions Set solver controls Set up solution monitors Use the ANSYS CFX Expression Language (CEL) Display and examine results All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions. Recommended Follow-on Courses See later page in this booklet on Advanced CFD Training.

Streamlines in a pump impeller

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ANSYS ICEM CFD 2 days

ANSYS ICEM CFD is an advanced pre-processing tool, which incorporates a range of CAD readers and repair tools, along with advanced tetrahedral and hexahedral meshing capabilities.
Prerequisites The two-day ANSYS ICEM CFD course assumes no previous geometry and mesh creation experience. However past exposure in the use of basic geometry and meshing tools would be beneficial. Learning Objectives The full ANSYS ICEM CFD training course is covered over two days, however trainees can choose to attend just one day depending on the type of meshing they require. Day 1 covers the import and repair of geometry, the creation of tetrahedral meshes with prism layers using ANSYS ICEM CFD Tetra/Prism and checking and smoothing the mesh. Day 2 the techniques for generating structure, hexahedral meshes with ANSYS ICEM CFD Hexa are taught. All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions: Geometry repair/creation Tetra/Prism meshing Hexa meshing Hexa advanced features Mesh editing

Pure hexahedral meshing

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ANSYS Fluent Meshing 2 days

ANSYS Fluent Meshing software provides powerful unstructured meshing capabilities where the starting point is a tessellated geometry input. A range of CAD readers are available, surface meshing and repair tools, along with hybrid and cutcell volumetric meshing capabilities.
Prerequisites The two-day ANSYS Fluent Meshing course assumes past exposure to the use of basic geometry and meshing tools. Learning Objectives ANSYS Fluent Meshing training takes place over two days (although some trainees with previous TGrid experience may choose to only attend day 2). On day 1, trainees learn how to import and repair surface meshes in ANSYS Fluent Meshing, along with the creation of hybrid and cutcell meshes. Day 2 is focussed on CAD reader technology for direct CAD import and use of advanced wrapping techniques for surface mesh generation from assemblies of solid parts. All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions: Boundary mesh repair/improve tools Hybrid meshing - Prism/Tetra - Prism/Hexcore Cutcell Meshing CAD import Surface wrapping techniques - Wetted region extraction - Multi solid/fluid surface meshing Volume mesh repair/improve tools

Hexcore mesh inside an automobile cabin

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ANSYS Icepak 2 days

ANSYS Icepak combines advanced solver technology with robust meshing options designed to provide fast and accurate thermal results for electronics cooling applications.
Prerequisites: A technical education and background is recommended but an engineering degree is not required. Learning Objectives: This is the standard introductory course for those new to ANSYS Icepak. The primary goal of this course is to cover the basics of working in the ANSYS Icepak user environment. All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions. Introduction to Icepak Model building with Icepak Icepak objects primitives and compound objects Meshing CAD and ECAD import options within Icepak Physics: Fluid flow, heat transfer, steady state and transient analyses Defining a parametric study in Icepak: standard and Boolean parameters Solution set up Post-processing options Workbench integration

Graphics card heat sink, Fan rotating using MRF model

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ANSYS DesignModeler for Electronics & ANSYS CFDPost 1 day

This is an advanced course designed for existing Icepak users and consists of two sessions. ANSYS DesignModeler for Electronics is a specialised pre-processor used to simplify and transfer geometry created from CAD or within ANSYS DesignModeler to Icepak.
ANSYS CFDPost provides more advanced post-processing functionality to that provided within ANSYS Icepak. Prerequisites: The course assumes no previous geometry creation experience, however past exposure to ANSYS Icepak would be beneficial. Learning Objectives: The course takes place over two sessions. In the first session, trainees learn how to import or create geometry in ANSYS DesignModeler and simplify the model to transfer to Icepak within ANSYS Workbench. In the second session, trainees will learn how to export data from ANSYS Icepak to ANSYS CFDPost, and how to post-process models within ANSYS CFDPost.

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Specialised CFD Training

We offer a range of advanced training solutions for CFD users. Below is a list of the courses that are commonly requested. As an alternative, you may find that a more tailored course (a Focus Day) better meets your needs.
ANSYS CFX Acoustics Automotive HVAC Automotive Underhood Combustion / Reacting Flows Customisation of CFX Dynamic Mesh Modelling Heat Transfer Multiphase Modelling Fluid-Structure Interaction Spray and Particle Modelling Turbomachinery Turbulence Modelling User Defined Functions Focus Days: Focus days offer flexible, one-to-one coaching with an experienced engineer and can be based on an example of the customers specific application. For some users, they are an invaluable way of improving productivity through optimisation of meshing or model-building techniques. Other users may have problems with complex underlying physics which will benefit from expert advice on how to implement and solve the appropriate models. ANSYS Fluent

Vortices behind Aircraft Landing Gear

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ANSYS Mechanical Solver

ANSYS Mechanical is our core FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software for the simulation of linear and non-linear static and dynamic systems.
Most new ANSYS Mechanical users spend 4 days on introductory training with the 2 day Part I course being the most popular:
ANSYS DesignModeler (1 day) ANSYS Mechanical Part 1 (2 days) ANSYS Mechanical Part II (1 day)

Prerequisites A technical education and background is assumed but no previous experience of FEA is needed. Learning Objectives The Part I Course will give a good overview of the interface and several analysis types: General Pre-processing, Contact and Meshing Static Structural Modal Steady State Thermal Linear Buckling Post Processing How to use CAD and run parameter studies The Part II Course dives deeper into given features rather than looking at given physics: Named Selection Remote Boundary Conditions Joints, Beams and Springs Virtual Topology Rigid Bodies Constraint Equations Multistep Analysis Contact and Mesh Connections Recommended Follow-on Courses See later page in this booklet on Advanced Mechanical Training.

Assembly model of a vehicle suspension linkage

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ANSYS DesignModeler and Meshing for Explicit STR and Autodyn 2 days
Prerequisites The course assumes you have no prior experience of working with any CFD/FEA or mesh generation package, although a background in engineering/physics is assumed. Learning Objectives This training course is for users that want to create and modify geometry and create good quality numerical meshes suitable for explicit dynamics simulations. The course will cover the following subjects: ANSYS DesignModeler How to create and modify 2D & 3D geometry How to import and clean up existing CAD geometry How to parameterise geometry How to prepare geometry for meshing Meshing for ANSYS Explicit Dynamics & ANSYS Autodyn Overview of mesh methods for 2D and 3D problems Mesh controls for Explicit Analysis / ANSYS Autodyn Repairing / defeaturing CAD geometry to aid with meshing Block structured mesh methods to create good quality hexahedral swept meshes for a range of different geometries

Example of a swept hexahedral mesh generated using a combination of ANSYS DesignModeler and ANSYS Meshing

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ANSYS Explicit STR / Autodyn Part I 2 days

ANSYS Explicit STR / Autodyn Part I extends the range of problems that can be simulated by ANSYS Mechanical to simulate short-duration severe loading and complex contact.
Prerequisites A basic knowledge of dynamics and strength of materials (material modelling) is highly recommended. Knowledge of the physics of transient dynamics events is also recommended. A basic knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical in ANSYS Workbench is advantageous but not required. This course is generally considered to be a prerequisite to the ANSYS Autodyn 2 day training course. Learning Objectives This course is designed for new users who want to become proficient with ANSYS Explicit STR in ANSYS Workbench. You will focus on learning core-modeling skills in this comprehensive, handson course. After completing the course you will be well prepared to work effectively on a wide range of transient dynamics applications from low velocity drop tests through to high velocity ballistic impacts. Topics covered include: Introduction to ANSYS Explicit STR and ANSYS Workbench Explicit dynamics basics Results processing Explicit meshing Body interactions Material modelling Optimisation studies

Highly nonlinear crushing of a drinks can

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ANSYS Autodyn Part II 2 days

ANSYS Autodyn Part II software is a versatile explicit analysis tool for modeling the nonlinear dynamics of solids, fluids, gases and their interactions.
Prerequisites A basic knowledge of dynamics and strength of materials (material modeling) is highly recommended. A knowledge of the physics of transient dynamic events is also recommended. It is advised that participants of this 2-day course should have already attended the ANSYS Explicit STR / Autodyn Part I training which is generally run in the 2 days prior. Learning Objectives This course is designed for users who are familiar with ANSYS Explicit STR in ANSYS Workbench who want to become proficient with the advanced options available in ANSYS Autodyn. You will focus on learning core-modeling skills in this comprehensive hands-on course. After completing the course you will be well prepared to work effectively using ANSYS Explicit STR and ANSYS Autodyn on a wide range of transient dynamics applications from hypervelocity impact through to blast modeling. Topics covered include: Autodyn user interface Problem setup Autodyn in workbench Euler solvers ALE solver Mesh-free solver Advanced material models Euler-Lagrange interactions Parallel processing

Bird stike on aircraft wing structure

Blast propagation over a ship generated by an explosion on the waterline

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Specialised Mechanical Training

We offer a range of advanced training solutions for ANSYS Mechanical users. Below is a list of the set courses that are commonly requested. As an alternative, you may find that a more tailored course (a Focus Day) better meets your needs.
Advanced Training Topics (ANSYS Mechanical) Advanced Structural Nonlinearities and Contact Heat Transfer Linear and Non-Linear Dynamics Using APDL Command Objects Rigid Dynamics Design Explorer Other advanced topics as needed Advanced Training Topics (ANSYS Explicit tools) Material Modeling: ductile & explosive Material Modeling: brittle & composite User subroutines Explicit Dynamics with ANSYS LS DYNA

Cyclic Symmetry Analysis of a Rotor Blade

Focus Days Focus days offer flexible, one-to-one coaching with an experienced engineer and can be based on an example of the customers specific application. For some users, they are an invaluable way of improving productivity through optimisation of meshing or model-building techniques. Other users may have problems with complex underlying physics which will benefit from expert advice on how to implement and solve the appropriate models.

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OFFSHORE

ANSYS Mechanical for Offshore Structures 2 days

ANSYS Mechanical for Offshore Structures is designed to introduce the process required to carry out the analysis of Offshore Jacket type structures.
Prerequisites This course is an introductory course, therefore no previous ANSYS Mechanical experience is necessary. Learning Objectives This course centres on practical workshops combined with tutorial sessions in order to give practical advice and useful experience in order to create analysis efficiently and effectively, understanding the process for offshore design using ANSYS Mechanical. Topics covered include: Mechanical Basics General Pre processing Planes and Sketches Concept Modeling PIPE288 and Ocean Loading Pile Analysis Design Assessment and Benchmark Fatigue Analysis Aeroelastic coupling (for wind turbine support structures)

Image Courtesy of REpower Systems AG

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ANSYS Aqwa 3 days

ANSYS Aqwa software is used for the hydrodynamic assessment off all types of offshore and marine structures.
Prerequisites No previous ANSYS Aqwa exposure is required but some knowledge of naval architecture or offshore engineering is desirable. The course will also be of benefit to existing ANSYS Aqwa users both to introduce the many new capabilities/features and as a refresher course. Learning objectives The course will show you how to create your own ANSYS Aqwa analyses efficiently and effectively. All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands on sessions. Topics covered include: An introduction to ANSYS Workbench Geometry creation using ANSYS DesignModeler Mesh generation Hydrodynamic diffraction and radiation analysis Definition of mooring systems, articulations and fenders Frequency domain analysis Determination of structural equilibrium position under the influence of environmental conditions and constraint such as mooring lines and articulations. Static and dynamic (oscillatory) stability Time domain analysis in regular and irregular waves for moored structures Multi-body hydrodynamic interaction Parametrics Load mapping to ANSYS Mechanical

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ELECTROMAGNETICS

Maxwell 2 days
Maxwell software is for designing and analysing 3-D and 2-D electromagnetic and electromechanical devices such as motors, actuators, transformers, sensors and coils.
Prerequisites This training is for research, design, instrumentation and measurement engineers. A general knowledge of electromagnetic phenomena is recommended. There are no prerequisites for experience in using simulation software. Course Description The course will teach students how to effectively use ANSYS Maxwell to setup, solve and postprocess the results from electromagnetic and electromechanical models. The two-day training course will cover the following topics: Maxwell overview Introduction to the Finite Element Method Electrostatics DC Conduction Magnetostatics Parametric Modelling Transient Simulations Post-Processing Eddy Currents Optimetrics Each topic is followed by hands-on workshops and exercises.
Flux density and flux line plot on a toothed wheel for an ABS sensor application

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HFSS 1 day
Prerequisites This introductory course is designed for users who are new to HFSS or the finite element method used in the tool. It is assumed that attendees have a basic knowledge of electromagnetics to include the following topics: Maxwells equations, transmission line theory and interpretation of propagation constant, waveguide theory and waveguide modes, characteristic impedance, S-Parameters. Users should also be familiar with 2D/3D drawing tools and concepts although basic training is provided. Learning Objectives After completing this course, you should be able to: Draw and define geometry Assign materials Define ports and boundaries appropriately Set solver controls Solve basic models Display and examine results Course Agenda All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions.

Flux density and flux line plot on a toothed wheel for an ABS sensor application

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HFSSAdvanced 1 day
Prerequisites This course is designed for users who are familiar with HFSS, and have attended the standard course. It is assumed that attendees have a basic knowledge of electromagnetics to include the following topics: Maxwells equations, transmission line theory and interpretation of propagation constant, waveguide theory and waveguide modes, characteristic impedance, S-Parameters. Attendees are requested to bring an example from a current project to work on during the afternoon session. Learning Objectives After completing this course, you should be able to: Review standard course topics Apply advanced mesh techniques Link HFSS solutions Understand solution convergence and controls Apply healing and model resolution Course Agenda All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions. The afternoon has an open session for attendees to work on their own models or utilise course examples.

Electric field coupling between two horn antennas

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PowerArtist 1 day
PowerArtist is ANSYS Apaches complete RTL design-for-power platform with fully-integrated advanced analysis and automatic reduction technologies; delivering 10% to 60% or more power savings.
Prerequisites This hands-on course is designed for new or current users who may want to refresh their skills. Learning Objectives The course will cover the following topics: PowerArtist RTL design for power methodology RTL and gate-level power analysis Interactive power debug Automatic RTL power reduction Power regressions and data mining Display and examine results Course Agenda All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions.

RedHawk 1 day
RedHawk allows designers to explore and identify physical design weaknesses (RHE), automatically repair supply noise source (FAO), analyze the impact of dynamic voltage drop on timing and jitter (PSI), verify power and signal EM (SEM), validate ESD protection robustness (PathFinder), provide a power delivery network model profile for system-level analysis (CPM), and allow modeling, simulation and debug of 3D-IC designs (MDO).
Prerequisites This course is designed for new or current users who may want to refresh their skills. Learning Objectives The course will cover the following topics: RedHawk flow overview, including how to debug designs using RedHawk Explorer Static IR/EM analysis including What-If analysis SoC-level SignalEM analysis Dynamic Vectorless/VCD Analysis Early analysis + Automatic FA

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Totem 1 day
Totem is ANSYS Apaches full-chip, layout-based power and noise platform for analog and mixed-signal designs
Prerequisites This course is designed for new or current users who may want to refresh their skills. Learning Objectives The course will cover the following topics: Totem platform overview Totem-MMX flow overview Static IR/EM analysis including What-If analysis Dynamic analysis Signal EM analysis with focus on dynamic signal EM flow Advanced Topics - Hierarchical analysis for large designs - Substrate analysis - Electro Static Discharge (ESD) verification

Sentinel 1 day
ANSYS Apaches Sentinel is a complete Chip-Package-System (CPS) co-design / co-analysis solution addressing system-level power integrity, I/O-SSO, thermal, and EMI challenges.
Prerequisites This hands-on course is designed for new or current Sentinel-PSI users who may want to refresh their skills. Learning Objectives The course will cover the following topics: Sentinel-PSI flow overview Layout import and editing Setup and analysis - DC IR-drop analysis - AC S parameter extraction - EMI analysis - Transient analysis - SSO Channel Builder and Sentinel-SSO integration

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OFFICES

ABINGDON (MILTON PARK)

ANSYS UK Ltd, 97 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 4RY Tel +44 (0) 870 142 0333 (Main reception Line) Hotels: Premier Travel Inn, Milton Interchange, Milton, Didcot, Oxon, OX14 4TX Tel +44 (0) 871 527 8868 (Approx 1 mile away) http://www.premierinn.com Steventon House Hotel, Milton Hill, nr Steventon, OX13 6AB Tel +44 (0)1235 831223 (Approx 2 miles away) http://www.steventonhousehotel.co.uk Milton Hill House, Milton Hill, nr Steventon OX13 6AF Tel +44 (0)844 980 2314 (Approx 2 miles away) http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/locations/milton-hill-house.html Travel: Car: After entering the park from the A34, go straight across the first roundabout and take the first left off the second roundabout. 97 Milton Park is straight ahead. Please park in a bay marked ANSYS and then collect a permit from ANSYS reception. There are 7 Visitor spaces for ANSYS at the front of the building.

Train: Take a train to Didcot Parkway station (www.thetrainline.com). There is a regular shuttle bus from the station to the business park. Air: Taxi: Heathrow (57 miles), Birmingham (76 Miles), Bristol (87 Miles) If you wish to book a taxi local to Milton Park, Pryors Taxis is a company we use regularly Tel: +44 (0) 1235 812345. There are eight bus stops strategically placed around the park. RH Transport Services, The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel all run regular local bus services between Milton Park and outlying towns, such as Grove, Wantage, Didcot and Abingdon, and beyond to Oxford and Reading.

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HORSHAM OFFICE
ANSYS Horsham, Suite 1, Horsham Gates 3, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5PJ Tel +44 (0) 1403 270066 (Main reception Line) Hotels: Premier Travel Inn, 57 North Street Horsham +44 (0)1403 250141 (Approx 5 min walk to our offices) Wimblehurst Hotel, Wimblehurst Road, Horsham +44 (0)1403 251122 (Approx. 15 mins walk to our offices) Springfields Hotel, Springfield Park Road, Horsham, +44 (0)1403 246770 (Approx. 20 mins walk to our offices) Travel: Car: Take the Foundry Lane turning (opposite Dreams beds) and immediately turn left into Horsham Gates car park. Our parking spaces are located at the far end of the car park near to the railway line and our spaces are marked ANSYS. Please park in an ANSYS marked space. Once you have parked, head under Horsham Gate 3 building to the back door. Press button A on the call pad and speak when the intercom is answered.

Train: Horsham station is a very short walk away. From the front entrance of the station, head to the right and cross over the road, walk up over the bridge and Horsham Gate 3 is the first building you will come to. Press button A on the call pad and speak when the intercom is answered. Once inside the foyer our office suite is to your right. Air: Gatwick Airport (15 miles away): There is a direct train from Gatwick to Horsham, running every 15-25 minutes Alternatively take a taxi. Heathrow Airport (45 miles away): Please note, London Heathrow only operate Black Cabs and these are extremely expensive. It would be advisable to pre book a taxi to meet and greet you. Recommended taxi company to pre book with is Beaver Cars Ltd Tel: + 44 (0) 1403 258600 / Email: beavercars@aol.com. Alternatively, you can take the train. Suggested route would be London Heathrow (Heathrow Express) to Paddington, change, Paddington (Circle Line) to Victoria, then Victoria to Horsham. Allow at least two hours.

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SHEFFIELD OFFICE
ANSYS UK Ltd, Sheffield Business Park, 6 Europa View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1XH Tel +44 (0) 114 281 8888 (Main reception Line) Hotels: Holiday Inn Royal Victoria Sheffield, Victoria Station Road, Sheffield S4 7YE Tel: +44 (0) 114 276 8822 (Sheffield City Centre, 5 miles away) Jurys Inn, 119 Eyre Street, Sheffield S1 4QW Tel: +44 (0) 114 291 2222 (Sheffield City Centre, 5 miles away) Aston Hotel, Brittania Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5BD Tel: +44 (0) 114 261 5690 (Same Business Park, 0.5 miles away) Travel: Car: South: At junction 33, leave the M1, exit signed A630 Sheffield (Centre)/Rotherham. At the roundabout take the 1st exit towards Sheffield. After approx.1.2 miles, take the B6533 exit towards Catcliffe/Sheffield. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Europa Link/B6533 (under the dual carriageway), then take the 1st exit onto Europa Link. Over the next two roundabouts and on the third, take the 1st exit onto Europa Ct. Turn right onto Europa View, drive about 150yds and ANSYS will be on your left. North: At junction 34, take the A6109 exit to Sheffield/Rotherham/Meadowhall. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A631, then at the next roundabout take the 4th exit onto Shepcote Ln/A631. Turn left into Europa Link, over the next three roundabouts and on the 4th take the 2nd exit onto Europa Ct. Turn right onto Europa View, ANSYS will be on your left. Train: Take a train to Sheffield station, then a taxi (see below) from the city centre. Air: Both Manchester Airport and East Midlands airports are about 50 miles from our office. Manchester Airport (50 miles away), take a train direct from the airport to Sheffield city centre. These run frequently, and take about 1hr 15 mins (www.thetrainline.com). Then take a taxi. East Midlands Airport (50 miles away), take a taxi all the way from the airport to Sheffield, journey approx 1 hr. Taxi: The 5 mile journey from the city centre to our office is along a major dual-carriageway. This should only take about 10 minutes.

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For the latest information on course dates and course pricing, please visit our website: www.ansys.com/en_uk/Training For more information Tel: 0800 048 0462 (Inside the UK) Tel: 1 800 065 6642 (Republic of Ireland) Tel: +44 1235 420130 (Outside the UK) Email: training-uk@ansys.com

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