With engineers facing multiple challenges during the component selection stage they need to filter electronic components in order to select those with the best form, fit and function for their design. Once they’ve made their selection, they then need to source or create digital models for that electronic component, in order to integrate it.
The new SnapEDA search capability now available within DipTrace 4.1.2 addresses both of these challenges to help engineers select and integrate electronic components. Finding components involves searching for the part needed and once an engineer selects a part, it comes ready-to-use with its schematic symbol, PCB footprint and 3D model for instant design-in.
“DipTrace has consistently been one of the most requested formats over the last year. We are thrilled to be able to introduce DipTrace support to the SnapEDA community, and collaborate to provide a native SnapEDA experience within the latest version of DipTrace,” said Natasha Baker, CEO & Founder of SnapEDA.
During initial user research conducted by SnapEDA, DipTrace users specified a preference for the DipTrace binary format over the ASCII format. As a result, SnapEDA & DipTrace worked together to ensure that SnapEDA’s CAD models are provided in the native binary .eli and .lib formats. As a result, engineers will have a native experience, and that CAD models will be fully forward compatible.
“We know first-hand that building component libraries can be really time-consuming for electronic engineers. And nowadays time is often the most limiting and sometimes the decisive factor. So we’ve always been dedicated to providing efficient tools for component creation to speed up the design process. For DipTrace, SnapEDA’s CAD database integration is a significant advancement towards making availability of the adequate, ready-to-use components the least of engineers’ concerns,” said Stan Ruev, Cofounder & Lead Developer of DipTrace.
SnapEDA works directly with the leading electronic component suppliers in the industry to make their CAD models available for free to engineers via its platform. New parts are added each day by their highly trained Component Engineering team. The team adds millions of new parts each year guided by standards and rigorous verification checks, including SnapEDA’s patented verification software. As soon as new components are uploaded to the SnapEDA platform, they’re instantly available within DipTrace.
