BQR

BQR

BQR Reliability Engineering
CircuitHawk

CircuitHawk

BQR Reliability Engineering
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About

𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗕𝗤𝗥’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗧𝗠: streamlines PCB design with de-rating & MTBF prediction. 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗧𝗠: verifies multi-PCB systems for errors & overstress. 𝗳𝗶𝗫𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀®: predicts component lifespan with de-rating, thermal & stress analysis. 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘®: assesses reliability, availability, maintainability & safety. 𝗮𝗽𝗺𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿®: optimizes maintenance & logistics.

About

Today’s electronic designs are becoming increasingly complex, making it harder to detect errors that generate high costs and hundreds of work hours. Detecting these errors in advance can be instrumental in preventing these damages. Unfortunately, in many cases, these errors are discovered only in the testing phase or at the customer’s site. BQR’s CircuitHawk is a powerful and unique (patent based) design error detection and stress analysis tool for electrical circuits. CircuitHawk detects design errors during the design phase, before layout and production. This way, no schematic, connectivity or stress errors are found in the qualification tests during final verification. CircuitHawk shortens design cycles and time to market, which in turn saves a lot of money and helps bolster corporate reputation. CircuitHawk is the only tool integrating design error detection with electrical stresses, thermal, MTBF and service life prediction at the schematic level, before PCB layout and production.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Companies in search of a solution to reduce electrical issues with products and improve their processes

Audience

Businesses wanting a solution for schematic review and circuit simulation

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

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Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.8 / 5
ease 3.7 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 3.4 / 5
support 4.2 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • BQR excels in MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) calculations by offering precise and reliable analytical tools. Its integration with other reliability engineering modules ensures comprehensive data analysis and reporting. The software's user-friendly interface simplifies complex calculations, making it accessible for engineers of all skill levels. BQR's ability to handle large datasets and perform detailed simulations enhances the accuracy of MTBF predictions. Additionally, its robust version control and change management features ensure data integrity and traceability throughout the product lifecycle. These capabilities make BQR a valuable asset for improving product reliability and maintenance planning
  • Its large component library, its bill of material parser to auto-fill parameters and the ability of the EDA plugin to assign and propagate the stresses help to reduce the time to establish the MTBF of systems. It generates detailed Excel reports and makes it easy to analyze the impact of design variants.
  • Provides ability to use the schematic design tool to define the parameters and components - saves a lot of time
  • Relatively intuitive operation and easy to get started. Import functions and extensive database available. A suitable tool if you know what you want to do.
  • BQR FIXTRESS is a comprehensive suite of reliability engineering software tools designed to enhance product reliability and maintenance efficiency. It supports a wide range of analysis techniques, including life data analysis, FMEA, reliability growth, and system modeling. Key features include robust reporting, risk discovery tools, and seamless integration with other BQR FIXTRESS applications. The software is user-friendly and scalable, making it suitable for teams of all sizes. By proactively identifying potential failures and optimizing maintenance planning, BQR FIXTRESS helps organizations improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.

Cons

  • While BQR is powerful for MTBF calculations, it has some drawbacks. The software can be complex to set up and requires significant training for effective use. Its advanced features may be overwhelming for users unfamiliar with reliability engineering concepts. The integration with other systems can also be challenging, requiring additional customization and support
  • The graphical interface is not always user-friendly, especially when it comes to searching for and editing components (BOMs and libraries). On-line help is a little too succinct. Additional licenses are required for the various MTBF standards and certain functionalities.
  • User manual, tutorials and guidance is very limited
  • The operation is a little outdated. Reports that can be created for documentation purposes could be improved.
  • While BQR FIXTRESS offers many benefits, there are some drawbacks to consider: 1. Cost: BQR FIXTRESS can be expensive, especially for small businesses or individual users 3. Performance Issues: Some users have reported that the software can be slow, particularly when handling large datasets( 4. Limited Customization: There may be constraints in customizing certain features to fit specific needs

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

BQR Reliability Engineering
Founded: 1989
www.bqr.com

Company Information

BQR Reliability Engineering
Founded: 1989
Israel
www.bqr.com/products/circuithawk/

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Categories

Categories

Electrical Design Features

CAD Tools Supported
Change Management Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Compliance Management Not Supported
Document Generation Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
Electrical Parts Catalog Not Supported
Functions / Calculations Supported
One Line Diagram Not Supported
PLC Tools Not Supported
Reusable Designs Not Supported
Symbol Library Not Supported

Engineering Features

2D Drawing Not Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Chemical Engineering Not Supported
Civil Engineering Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Design Analysis Supported
Design Export Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Electrical Engineering Supported
Mechanical Engineering Not Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported

PCB Design Features

3D Visualization Not Supported
Autorouting Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Component Library Supported
Design Rule Check Supported
Differential Pair Routing Not Supported
Schematic Editor Not Supported

Integrations

Agile CRM Supported
Allegro X Design Platform Supported
BQR CARE Supported
OrCAD X Supported
Synthelyzer™ ECAD Plugin Supported
Xpedition Enterprise Supported
apmOptimizer Supported
fiXtress Supported

Integrations

Agile CRM Not Supported
Allegro X Design Platform Not Supported
BQR CARE Not Supported
OrCAD X Not Supported
Synthelyzer™ ECAD Plugin Not Supported
Xpedition Enterprise Not Supported
apmOptimizer Not Supported
fiXtress Not Supported
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