US

Verified User in Semiconductors

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/1/2020

"multi-physics simulation with coupled Icepak and SIwave"

5/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

quick simulator and user-friendly for thermal modeling of microelectronics. especially when we are in hurry to have an initial simulation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

problem in Ubuntu linux environment. we had to use in windows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SM

Salvador M.

Magnetic and Electromagnetic Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/11/2020

"Ansys Icepak for electronics"

4/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

Ansys Icepak is a good solution to compute temperature in electronic PCBs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

I don’t dislike. This software is very useful to compute temperature and cooling systems in electronics systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UD

Verified User in Design

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/24/2020

"It is easy to operate and ready made available electronics parts makes job very easy"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

Readymade available parts for different electronic components is the best. We can also import traces . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

We can not important traces on inclined PCB. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Ansys Icepak:

It's user interface is very easy. It will gives results on which you can rely on to design better thermally robust design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ansys Icepak solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am working on CCTV camera, access control device. We are able to design thermally robust design. It helps us in making change in design stage and saves lots of time in prototype. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UA

Verified User in Automotive

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/12/2020

"Icepak is an effective simulation tool for system cooling thermal assessment."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

The solver can solve complex simulation very fast and efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

The GUI is outdated and not so intuitive compare to other ANSYS workbench products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Ansys Icepak:

Proper training is essential before start using Icepak. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ansys Icepak solving and how is that benefiting you?

System thermal cooling simulation.

It can provide quick overview at conceptual stages and provide a good trench prediction before going into details design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IH

Verified User in Higher Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/17/2020

"I had an average experience with this application where I used Icepak to simulate problems ahead."

4/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

Easy to use and understand(readability). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

There is still scope for improvement of the process to reduce time consumption for solving problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JR

Joboy R.

Engineering Lead

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/30/2020

"Icepak is really user friendly and accurate simulator"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

model import options are really usefull. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

results export data can be much better.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UM

Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/11/2020

"I have used Ansys Icepak for a Fan cooled PCBA simulation"

4/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

I like the different electronic components which can be used in the discrete model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

Processing time, non-convergence depending on the type of equation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UE

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/9/2020

"Best Thermal Management Simulation software for electronics."

5/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

Easy to use. Includes user manual for new users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

Little expensive. There is no online tutorial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Ansys Icepak:

I do not have any recommendations. Thank you very much Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ansys Icepak solving and how is that benefiting you?

I need to know temperature for a microchip which suppose to be incorporated into our electronic device. I find that out before building prototype. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UC

Verified User in Consumer Electronics

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/1/2020

"Powerful all in one tool for electronic cooling applications."

4/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

Meshing approach stands out. Ability to handle CAD and a lot more control over mesh and solver settings. Numerous turbulence models to fit different needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

Added complexity when compared to comparable CFD softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CD

Verified User in Defense & Space

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/16/2020

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Review of ANSYS Icepak"

3/5

What do you like best about Ansys Icepak?

The user has the ability to input CAD geometry Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Icepak?

Do not have full control of the mesh and the model can become quite large Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.