CADSTAR Express

Free Evaluation Software - Version 11.0 (Updated: April 09)

All the functionality of CADSTAR, limited to 300 pins & 50 components

CADSTAR Express provides a quick and easy way for you to experience the basic features of our standard PCB solution. It includes all the functionality of CADSTAR 10.0, limited to 300 pins and 50 components, plus the opportunity to experience Zuken's advanced P.R.Editor XR 2000.

In addition you are also able to view samples of CADSTAR Exchange*, a 230,000 component on-line library.

  • NOTE: This is not the full library of components but a sample to illustrate the benefits of CADSTAR Exchange. It does not contain the downloadable zip files containing schematic symbols, PCB footprints and part library information which Exchange users are able to add to their CADSTAR library.

Inconjunction with this latest release of CADSTAR Express 11 we have also improved and updated the 'Do-It-Yourself' manual to guide you through the PCB Design process and help you evaluate the potential of CADSTAR Express.

  • Select the advert on the right to download ONLY the 'Do-It-Yourself V11' manual

CADSTAR Express offers a glance into the process of designing a simple PCB.
However, should your needs dictate a more comprehensive evaluation of CADSTAR please contact your local CADSTAR distributor to request a full evaluation version of CADSTAR solutions.

The following significant functional areas are NOT AVAILABLE within CADSTAR Express...

  • high-speed length or delay-based routing
  • advanced Signal Integrity solutions
  • a 3D electro-mechanical verification environment

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