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1.5.8
Wrong law used on MISC models
The computation of thermal cycling stress was incorrect for some “Miscellaneous Subassemblies” models when the Theta Cycling of the mission profile phase is less than 2.
- Fans
- Hard drives
- Keyboards
- AC/DC and DC/DC voltage converters
This was because the Coffin/Manson law was used instead of the Norris/Landzberg law.
The computation has been corrected in this version.
OpenFIDES v1.2
The OpenFIDES version has been updated from 1.1 to 1.2 This update involves a minor change to the DTD that allows for an empty family for components.
Without this change, it was not possible to save a file containing a “Provided lambda” component.
FIDES Lab automatically converts old files to the new format without requiring any user action.
Various improvements / fixes
- Copy/paste a BOM node now copies that node’s children, if any
- Copy/paste empty cells in tables in “Excel” edit mode now works correctly
- Saving an OpenFIDES file now properly updates the information in the UI (versions, modification dates, etc.)
- Added the software version to the error window
1.5.7
Error in the MISC_VC model: AC/DC and DC/DC voltage converters
Multiple errors were found and corrected in the AC/DC and DC/DC voltage converters. As a result, the following stresses were incorrect for this family:
- Thermal
- Thermal cycling
- Humidity
Various fixes for “Custom families”
Various bugs have been fixed regarding the use of custom families, including their creation, use, and modification after use.
Opening an OpenFIDES file with FIDES Lab
Previously, it was not possible to open an OpenFIDES file by double-clicking on it, even after selecting the FIDES Lab executable. FIDES Lab would open, but the file would not load. This action is now possible.
Restoring statuses for the result after opening an OpenFIDES file
Previously, opening an OpenFIDES file containing results would systematically restore the following default values:
- The “Up to date” field set to false
- The “Compliant” field set to true
Now, these two statuses are stored in the “checksum” attribute of the
Since the OpenFIDES format does not store FIDES guide deviations, FIDES Lab alerts users that deviations exist but can only be consulted after a new computation.
Furthermore, if the OpenFIDES file has been manually altered, the “Up to date” field automatically changes to false.
Various improvements / fixes
- Tables are now refreshed automatically after creating a new entry
- New “DELETE” shortcut to remove an item from a table (with a confirmation dialog)
- Improved error handling to display more information in the event of a save or delete error.
- Switching mode (“Container” / “Computed” / “Provided”) for a BOM item no longer clears fields until the item has been saved
- The “Children list” table for BOM items now displays only the children of the selected node
- The result tables has been debugged, as it could display errors (obvious ones) in some cases
1.5.6
Review parameters for Part Count models
All numeric parameters that has to be filled in Part Count models have been transformed to list of choice parameters, in order to fully reflect the FIDES guide and simplify inputs.
OpenFIDES 1.1 release
As a consequence of part count review, the version of OpenFIDES format has been updated from 1.0 to 1.1.
The migration of old OpenFIDES files to the new version is automatic : When you open an old .fides file in FIDES Lab, it will automatically convert old values to the new ones. You just have to save the new file to be in the correct version.
Here is the detail of the modifications, for both the OpenFIDES format (xml) and the Excel import feature.
Model PC_DIC, PC_MIC, PC_SIC, PC_CIC
- param pc_np
- value ‘<= 24 p’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_np_01 (excel)
- value ‘24 to 48 p’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_np_02 (excel)
- value ‘48 to 144 p’ -> 3 (xml) / pc_np_03 (excel)
- value ‘144 to 288 p’ -> 4 (xml) / pc_np_04 (excel)
- value ‘> 288 p’ -> 5 (xml) / pc_np_05 (excel)
- param pc_np
Model PC_RI10C, PC_RS10C
- param pc_act_rate
- value ‘< 3 actuations/h’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_act_rate_01 (excel)
- value ‘>= 3 actuations/h’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_act_rate_02 (excel)
- param pc_act_rate
Model PC_COIC, PC_COO
- param pc_contact
- value ‘up to 20 contacts’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_contact_01 (excel)
- value ‘20 to 200 contacts’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_contact_02 (excel)
- value ‘over 200 contacts’ -> 3 (xml) / pc_contact_03 (excel)
- param pc_contact
Model PC_PCP, PC_PCS
- param pc_mount_pt
- value ‘up to 2000 mounting points’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_mount_pt_01 (excel)
- value ‘> 2000 mounting points’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_mount_pt_02 (excel)
- param pc_mount_pt
Model PC_LS
- param pc_diag -> pc_ls_diag
- value ‘up to 14”’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_ls_diag_01 (excel)
- value ‘14” to 20”’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_ls_diag_02 (excel)
- value ‘over 20”’ -> 3 (xml) / pc_ls_diag_03 (excel)
- param pc_diag -> pc_ls_diag
Model PC_CRTM
- param pc_diag -> pc_crtm_diag
- value ‘up to 20”’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_crtm_diag_01 (excel)
- value ‘over 20”’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_crtm_diag_02 (excel)
- param pc_diag -> pc_crtm_diag
Model PC_SPS
- param pc_sps_pwr
- value ‘up to 500W’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_sps_pwr_01 (excel)
- value ‘over 500W’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_sps_pwr_02 (excel)
- param pc_sps_pwr
Model PC_DC
- param pc_dc_pwr
- value ‘up to 50W’ -> 1 (xml) / pc_dc_pwr_01 (excel)
- value ‘over 50W’ -> 2 (xml) / pc_dc_pwr_02 (excel)
- param pc_dc_pwr
Note : Unlike OpenFIDES files, Excel files for import must be changed manually, according the rules describes above.
Error on Part Count – DC/DC converter
The condition “over 50W” was not correctly checked (instead it was “over 500W”). This condition is no longer an issue as user select a choice in a list now.
Correct synthesis result table & reporting issue
After a first time, the synthesis result table and the reporting feature displayed empty table. You had to restart FIDES Lab to make it work again. This issue has been fixed.
Various improvements / fixes
- New “Delete” button on BOM table
- New keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+E” to switch between normal and “Excel” mode in a table
- Error window is now movable
- The family detail/synthesis image dialog can now be moved between screen with different resolutions
- The “Save as” function now opens in the directory of the last loaded file
- Confirmation dialogs are now opened on the right screen
1.5.5
Error on Fan model
The gamma RH value was wrong and has been corrected.
Error on Ceramic capacitor model
Category was not computed correctly for Ceramic capacitor with polymer terminations.
Errors on COTS models
There were multiples errors on COTS models that have been corrected :
- Gamma values for “Input/output isolation by optocoupling” function were wrong
- Gamma chemical value for “Input/output isolation or switching by electromechanical relay” function was wrong (0.1 instead of 0.01)
- the ‘0.6’ coefficient (p227 on FIDES guide) for PI RH was not handled in operating phase for commons functions and IO fonctions (except “Input/output isolation by optocoupling”)
FIDES Lab Multi-instance conflicts
Log file for current instance is now suffixed by the process ID. This process ID is also displayed on the “About” popup dialog, in order to do the association between log file and instance.
Result synthesis / reporting crash
The result reporting table has been fully reviewed. At the same time, the Excel export has been corrected (some small visual bugs) and background colors has been added.
Various fixes
Some other bugs has been fixed in this version :
- The content of the column “Also known as” in FIDES guide p 135 is now append to the discrete semiconductor package names.
- Help labels for LCD screens model are now displayed correctly
- OpenFIDES File signature has been corrected again to show the “file authenticity” error only when legitimate.
1.5.4
User manual
The “Custom families” section has been completed.
Excel import
Major fixes has been done to the Excel import process. As a consequence, the Excel template has been modified : correct template is fideslab_template_import_V2.xlsx You can download this template directly from the application or in the “help” directory of the software.
OpenFIDES signature
The OpenFIDES signature feature has been updated in order to avoid false warning when a file is loaded. As a consequence, all OpenFIDES file prior to 1.5.4 will be in warning, as the signature process has changed.
In addition, the same signature has been added on top of the Excel reporting file.
Applcation internal Copy/Paste feature
The application internal copy/paste feature as been reviewed. The old process uses the clipboard for that : it raises issues when the amount of data to copy was too big. The new process is fully internal, and therefore quicker and safer.
As a consequence, it is no longer possible to copy/paste data from one FIDES Lab application instance, to another. If you need to do that, please use the partial OpenFIDES export/import feature.
Various fixes
Some other bugs has been fixed in this version :
- Popup windows should now be displayed on the correct screen, and no on the main screen as before for some of them.
- Editing a BOM entity will refresh correctly the selection after saving.
- Correction for an error in family EC_IC, for package PBGA < 0.5, with NP param value out of FIDES guide bounds .
- Copy/Paste values from Excel to BOM item table will now work correctly for all editable columns.
