2.5D uses canned solutions to represent a set of predefined 3D structures such as vias, but otherwise solves 2D only assuming TEM. A 3D solver actually solves for fields in all three dimensions versus time or frequency based on the tool. Steve. At 11:47 AM 5/7/2007, Avtaar Singh wrote: >Gurus: >I have a very basic question. > >What are the differences between 2.5D and 3D EM Field solvers? In fact, what >do the terms 2.5D and 3D mean? What are electrostatic field solvers? Kindly >give me an example of each kind. > >Regards! > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ >To unsubscribe from si-list: >si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field > >or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: >//www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list > >For help: >si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field > > >List technical documents are available at: > http://www.si-list.net > >List archives are viewable at: > //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list >or at our remote archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages >Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: > http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu > ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.net List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu