PCB Design Data Management - DS-CR

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DS-CR: Design data, change and configuration management

Zuken’s engineering data management platform DS-CR has been created to support the specific demands of PCB design data management. It combines multi-site library, design data and configuration management into a unified engineering environment.

Define and track component versions through the library’s lifecycle

Track component versions through the component lifecycle

Manage design data, related documents, simulation data, enclosures, parts lists and CAM data

Create comprehensive design information and documents to ensure a controlled change process

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Product Features

Find out more about Zuken's advanced library and design data management solutions

DS-CR is an Engineering Data Management (EDM) environment that has been designed to support the specific requirements of PCB and multi-board design. DS-CR is built on an object-oriented industry standard database and runs on Windows® based clients. It is directly embedded into the user interface in Zuken’s CR-8000 PCB Design environment, within the Design Gateway and Design Force authoring tools.

DS-CR’s component version and revision management functionality provides definition and tracking of versions of components and design data throughout the product lifecycle. Only valid component changes are distributed, preventing invalid or incomplete changes from being deployed.

DS-CR provides a central source of information by unifying all engineering data into one environment, and controlling synchronization to local or geographically-distributed development teams. DS-CR also supports the creation of modular circuit block libraries that can be retrieved and re-used in new designs, saving valuable engineering time and money. If single components need be updated because of sourcing issues, all instances will be automatically identified in “where used” analyses.

A built-in change management process provides a detailed documentation of each design or document change, such as modifications to the specification, customer change, and obsolescence.

By unifying all engineering data into one environment and controlling synchronization to local or international development teams, DS-2 provides a single source of truth in a global environment.

DS-CR has been designed to enhance existing PLM systems – not to replace them. DS-CR can integrate with all major PLM and ERP systems and provides SOA-based “plug & play” connectors; in addition, generic integration APIs are
available for other third party systems.

The integration between DS-CR and third party PLM environments is bi-directional and includes the synchronization of material data, the bill-of-materials information and related documents.

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DS-CR Use Cases

see how DS-CR handles…

Component Analysis Library Analysis Where-used Analysis Second Source Analysis Supplier Analysis BOM Analysis Variant and Destination Analysis Four Point Comparison Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Preferred Parts Lists Design Data Analysis

Component Analysis


DS-CR provides analysis of where components are used and what second sources are defined. The engineer also has access to criteria available to rate second source components for their order of usage.

Library Analysis


DS-CR provides in-depth analysis to maintain the best possible quality of library information before reusing libraries or its individual objects.

Where-used Analysis


DS-CR provides a where-used search capability that shows where a component is being used, whether it is used by other assemblies, which revision of the assembly it is in, etc.

Second Source Analysis


DS-CR offers a flexible way to rank components based on a customer’s matrix, to ensure valid methods for engineers to bridge the gap between engineering suppliers.

Supplier Analysis


By combining the supplier information with technology, quality and source rating information, you can make an informed decision, considering all variables, to guarantee the right component is selected to deliver the best business results.

BOM Analysis


DS-CR provides BOM analysis based on a broad range of criteria, e.g. preferred vendor/supplier analysis; component technology analysis; component lifecycle analysis; price analysis; quality analysis; stock amount analysis; development and manufacturing approval analysis.

Variant and Destination Analysis


DS-CR is ideally suited to help with variant and destination management, while ensuring high levels of quality and reliability.

Four Point Comparison


To guarantee permanent synchronization between component lists, material master and related schematic and layout files, DS-CR provides a four point comparison method to cover all changes of related information, within a single comparison result window.

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)


DS-CR helps engineers to evaluate the recommended stress criteria of FMEA when de-rating electronic parts or components, and to define the maximum application stress values.

Preferred Parts Lists


Preferred Parts Lists include components pre-approved for use within a company, division or a given project. A PPL actively promotes approved parts and supports accurate part selection and type reduction.

Design Data Analysis


DS-CR supports the definition of data management analysis and design reuse plans for any given scenario: design data analysis and reuse; design data; archiving of verified design data for regulatory audits; design data access to allow users to work from any computer around the world.

Related Resources

Find out more about DS-CR via our webinars, press releases and more...

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  • Case Study
juillet 03, 2023
Pizzato Elettrica

Travailler en toute sécurité - telle est la proposition de valeur de Pizzato Elettrica, une entreprise de sécurité industrielle bien établie basée à Marostica, en Italie. Elle a choisi Zuken pour mettre en œuvre une solution intégrant son environnement de conception électronique à l'infrastructure PDM de l'entreprise.

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  • Webinar
juillet 27, 2022
Gestion de l’obsolescence des composants avec DS-CR
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  • Press Release
décembre 14, 2021
SAP Certifies Zuken Interface for S/4HANA

The integration enables data and metadata generated in Zuken’s systems to be used in company-wide business processes managed in SAP, such as concurrent engineering, module management, configuration management, component management as well as change and release management. 

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  • Press Release
novembre 02, 2021
Panasonic et Zuken concluent un accord pour la conception de produits électroniques

La division Imaging de Panasonic a choisi Zuken comme partenaire de conception signant une commande d’un montant équivalant d’environ 150 millions de yens pour la conception électronique et la gestion des données. L'objectif est d'améliorer l'utilisation des informations sur les composants et des données sur le développement des produits à l'échelle du groupe afin de partager les données, les composants et les technologies.

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  • Webinar
juillet 09, 2021
Defining and Implementing a Configurable Product Architecture - Webinar

A methodical approach to defining an optimal degree of variance before committing to detailed design in Zuken’s CR-8000 and E3.series.

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  • Webinar
juillet 09, 2021
PCB Design Change Workflow with CIM Database, CR-8000 and DS-CR

In this webinar, you will learn how a change request initiated in Contact Software flow through into CR-8000 and DS-CR then back to CIM Database

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