Zuken Releases CADSTAR 10 with Improved Intelligent Functionalities for both the PCB Designer and Electronic Engineer
Zuken Releases CADSTAR 10 with Improved Intelligent Functionalities for both the PCB Designer and Electronic Engineer
November 27, 2007 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA; Zuken announces the latest version of the desktop PCB design solution, CADSTAR 10.0, which includes the addition of a large number of intelligent functionalities for schematic, library and PCB design, tighter integration with FPGA design tools, and the introduction of an alternative schematic front-end solution E³.logic.
Design Control
There has been an increased focus on supporting both the engineer and designer to create “right-first-time” designs in shorter time frames. CADSTAR offers users the ability to perform version control at the parts and component level, store parts information in the PCB design, set-up detailed layer stacks for buried and blind via technologies and carry-out impedance controlled routing. CADSTAR 10.0 also includes extended ODB++ output for manufacturing, the ability to highlight nets using multiple colors, plus FPGA design integration and a fully integrated parts library manager in ‘Design Editor’.
Ease-of-use
Ease-of-use with the well-known intuitive workflow has been further improved, to include integration of additional features for assigning any combination of function keys, enhanced layers settings GUI, support of custom colors using the standard Microsoft color dialog, smart update of new software releases and automatic parts index creation. All interactive operations are available while working in a mirrored view in the intelligent place & routing tool, P.R.Editor, for intelligent interactive lengthening or re-lengthening.
E³.logic for CADSTAR
Zuken’s E³.series module, E³.logic, can now be offered as an add-on solution for CADSTAR to further boost users’ productivity. Used as a front-end solution for CADSTAR PCB design it will allow support of multilingual diagrams, multilingual text and Unicode. The use of the E³.Logic database as a back-end solution for CADSTAR PCB design reduces the time spent searching for existing parts, integrates easily with specific MRP, ERP or PDM systems and works with databases that comply with Microsoft's ODBC standard. The CADSTAR E³.logic integration also provides opportunities to directly integrate with other E³.series modules such as E³.cable for complete system level integrated electronics and electrical design.
FPGA Integration
The recently introduced add-on module, CADSTAR FPGA, supports one universal project manager that controls all the design files for simulation, synthesis, place and route and pin assignment to the PCB board, as well as the I/O synchronization between the FPGA device and the PCB board.
This will allow the FPGA designer to forward and backward annotate pin swaps with the PCB layout.
CADSTAR 10 will be available from December 2007, with modules starting from $/€ 1000.
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For further information and reader enquiries:
| Americas | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Europe | |
| Dionne Knowles, Zuken Ltd., 1500 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4RF, UK | |
| Tel: +44 (0)1454 207800 Fax: +44 (0)1454 207803 |
E-mail: dionne.knowles@zuken.co.uk Web: www.zuken.com |
| Laetitia Simonian, 3 avenue du Canada, Bâtiment Thêta 2, 91974 Les Ulis, France | |
| Tel: +33 1 69 29 48 00 Fax: +33 1 69 07 80 85 |
E-mail: laetitia.simonian@zuken.fr Web: www.zuken.com |
| Petra Haberer, Am Soeldnermoos 17, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany | |
| Tel: +49 (0)89 607 696-52 Fax: +49 (0)89 607 696-01 |
Email: Petra.Haberer_extern@zuken.de Web: www.zuken.com |
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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.
