PCB design software provides ‘whole new experience’
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CadSoft Computer, a subsidiary of Premier Farnell, has launched a new version of its award winning pcb design software, which it claims creates even more efficiency and productivity.
CadSoft EAGLE Version 6 focuses on flexibility and, according to the company, saves time by optimising and integrating new features such as BGA escape routing, differential pair routing, automatic meanders and undo/redo logs.
The latest software is also said to provide automatic layout dimension, assembly variants, cut out polygons and the design reuse feature to merge board/schematic pairs using the PASTE function with full consistency.
CadSoft says the new version saves time for designers by providing direct connections to experienced, high quality pcb manufacturers for fast quotes on pcb fabrication. Its User Language Programs has customisation and enhancement features such as 3d visualisation, simulation and data export. Accelerated Design's Ultra Librarian enables users to create parts, symbols and footprints that can be exported to various pcb design flows. The Ultra Librarian tools integrate Premier Farnell's DesignLink, an integrated tool, which offers a streamlined method to do component research by allowing a designer to transparently interface to the search engine of their regional supplier without leaving the design environment.
Thomas Liratsch, CadSoft's general manager, described the launch as a 'landmark day'. He noted: "EAGLE v6.0 will make the lives of design engineers even easier – saving them time and effort. Simply put, the new release of EAGLE takes designer friendliness and freedom to a whole new experience."
