Custom Thermal Test Vehicles (TTVs) are purpose-built tools to accurately simulate the thermal behavior of real electronic components and packages.
They enable engineers to validate cooling concepts, characterize materials, and optimize system performance—before committing to final designs.
By combining application-specific design with precise thermal control and measurement, Custom TTVs provide reliable, repeatable data for R&D, validation, and failure prevention.
CAPABILITIES
We design and deliver fully customized TTVs tailored to your specific application, boundary conditions, and measurement requirements.
Key capabilities include:
- Simulation of real component heat generation and distribution
- Precise control of power input and thermal profiles
- Integration of temperature sensors for high-resolution measurement
- Adaptation to package types, geometries, and system environments
- Compatibility with existing test setups and cooling systems
- Support for steady-state and transient thermal analysis
DESIGN OPTIONS
Each TTV is engineered to match your exact use case—ensuring meaningful and transferable results.
Design options include:
- Custom geometries reflecting real packages (e.g. QFN, BGA, power modules)
- Defined heat source layouts to replicate realistic hotspots
- Integrated sensor networks (e.g. thermocouples, RTDs)
- Multi-zone heating for complex thermal profiles
- Adjustable power densities and thermal gradients
- Electrical and mechanical interfaces tailored to your setup
- Material selection aligned with your application (e.g. PCB-based, ceramic, metal cores)
APPLICATIONS
Custom TTVs are used wherever accurate thermal behavior must be understood, validated, and optimized.
Typical applications:
- Validation of cooling concepts (heatsinks, cold plates, liquid cooling)
- Thermal characterization of materials (TIMs, PCBs, substrates)
- System-level thermal performance testing
- Design verification prior to production
- Benchmarking and comparison of thermal solutions
- Reliability and lifetime testing under controlled conditions
PROCESS
Our development process ensures that each TTV delivers relevant, high-quality data for your specific challenge.
- Requirement Analysis
Define thermal targets, geometry, interfaces, and measurement needs - Concept & Design
Develop a TTV concept that replicates real-world conditions - Engineering & Simulation
Optimize heat distribution, sensor placement, and integration - Manufacturing
Produce the TTV with high precision and quality control - Validation & Delivery
Verify functionality and measurement accuracy before delivery
WHY US
Custom TTVs are only valuable if they reflect reality and produce reliable data. That is where our expertise makes the difference.
- Deep experience in thermal measurement and electronics testing
- Strong focus on realistic simulation of real components
- High measurement accuracy and repeatability
- Flexible design approach tailored to each project
- Seamless integration into your existing test environment
- Engineering-driven collaboration from concept to delivery
Get a TTV Designed for Your Application
Talk to our engineers about your thermal challenge and receive a tailored TTV concept.