Sherlock automated design analysis software v. 5.4 includes temperature-based FEA, materials library expansion, component failure modes, and a Sqlite parts library option. 

Temperature-based FEA capability enables users to simulate boards experiencing simultaneous temperature-dependent mechanical and vibrational stresses, modeling real-world conditions.  Can predict failure of components due to wearout (long-term degradation). More than 100 new materials have been added to the database, including those used in conformal coatings, potting materials, epoxy molding compounds, and underfills.  Temperature-dependent material effects are automatically incorporated. Sqlite Part Library can be accessed directly from third-party tools.

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