Zuken Introduces Stress Free Migration from PADS to CADSTAR
Stress Free Migration from PADS to CADSTAR
March 23, 2010 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken is making the migration from PADS to CADSTAR stress free with new functionality that enables users to migrate PADS designs into CADSTAR. The introduction of this new function will enable old PADS designs to be maintained in CADSTAR (12.0) for changing requirements or easy management of part obsolescence, while also facilitating possibilities for the re-use of tried and tested data within new PCBs.
Migrate PADS Designs to Simplify Obsolescence Management
Despite today’s continued rapid advancement in technology, there are still a huge number of working designs which are stable and remain in production for very many years.
Even so, problems can occur when components within the PCBs become obsolete and can no longer be sourced, demanding that the designs be updated.
Managing this process manually within these legacy designs can be very time consuming. By utilizing this new functionality and migrating all the design data into CADSTAR, users can manage this process far more efficiently, using automated processes. Users can assess how they can extend their PCB design skills into new areas that include schematic capture, through FPGA programming, final PCB design, 3D board design and clearance checking, dynamic links to MCAD designs and design release to manufacture, all within a single design environment.
When using Zuken’s CADSTAR PCB design solutions, users will have the option to continue using their older PADS designs while making use of the CADSTAR Schematics and PCB design solution available as standard.
Designers working for the industrial, medical, automotive, aerospace and defense industries that often have product lifetimes of up to 30 years; this has the opportunity to deliver the largest benefits.
Design Re-Use
Re-using blocks of a design to be employed in other applications is a well known technique for saving time and guaranteeing reliability, but the scope is often limited when legacy designs remain in a format that cannot be edited within the current design tool. The new migration tool from Zuken will mean that users can re-use even the oldest of data for new applications.
For more information about CADSTAR 12.0’s PADS migration capabilities visit www.zuken.com/cadstar-migration and download the white paper ‘Shelving the barriers to PCB design migration’
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About CADSTAR
CADSTAR is Zuken’s powerful PCB design solution allowing an intuitive work flow, guiding the designers complete electronic development process in one environment. From schematics, board- and FPGA level system design, PCB layout, high-speed and signal integrity, analysis, 3D, creation of manufacturing output, complemented by complete data management capabilities and extensive internet-accessible libraries containing over 200,000 components. Its price, performance coupled with a scalable design environment, provides total flexibility to engineers of small to mid-size EDA development teams.
About Zuken
Zuken works globally with leading companies to optimize their electrical and electronic engineering design and related manufacturing processes through the provision of leading-edge software and consulting services. The company’s unique combination of proven experience, technological expertise and agility creates best in class solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and belief in integrity in all aspects of business produce long lasting and successful customer partnerships.
Zuken’s robust market position is reinforced by an established position in the industry with over 30 years experience, and solid financial foundations. As a stable multinational company, listed on Tier 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Zuken is able to remain focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of an investment by partnering with Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people - the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people are able to relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements.
For more information contact your local PR person:
| Americas |
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| Amy Clements, Zuken USA Inc., 238 Littleton RD, STE 100, Westford, MA 01886, USA |
Tel: +1 972-691-3284
Fax: +1 972-691-1304 |
E-mail: amy.clements@zuken.com
Web: www.zuken.com |
| Northern & Southern Europe |
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| Dionne Hayman, Zuken Ltd., 1500 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4RF, UK |
Tel: +44 (0)7980797040
Fax: +44 (0)1454 207803 |
E-mail: dionne.hayman@zuken.com
Web: www.zuken.com |
| Central Europe |
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| Petra Haberer, Zuken GmbH, Am Soeldnermoos 17, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany |
Tel: +49 (0)89 607 696-52
Fax: +49 (0)89 607 696-01 |
E-mail: Petra.Haberer@zuken.com
Web: www.zuken.com |