PCB Design

Zuken Launches E³.series Revision Management Module

The new module enables users to compare and document changes between projects in the electrical engineering solution E3 .series and provides reports and tracking functionality for traceability and comparability in the design of wiring, harnesses, cable assemblies and control panels. In addition to improving the efficiency of change processes, it also enables users to verify compliance with industry standards.

Magma Announces BoardView

Magma Design Automation announced BoardView, a new software that extends CAD navigation and circuit debug from integrated circuits (ICs) to printed circuit boards (PCBs) and multichip modules (MCMs). BoardView is the only commercially available tool to integrate IC and PCB circuit debug with online signal trace and CAD navigation. With BoardView, fab teams can rapidly trace signals on the PCB from chips to board and back again and then quickly navigate failure analysis tools to X, Y locations to determine the cause of the fault.

CADSTAR Gets a Makeover in Version 12.0

The latest version of CADSTAR from Zuken features a dramatic makeover for ease of use, along with new technology for design reuse and managing obsolescence. For migrating users, version 12.0 also helps to protect and retain historical IP with the addition of a comprehensive integrated migration tool supporting competitive design data.

Mentor Graphics Acquires Valor

Mentor Graphics Corporation and Valor Computerized Systems, Ltd. announced that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement for Mentor Graphics to acquire Valor.

Zuken Launches CR-5000 Board Designer v12

Zuken has announced the launch of version 12 of the PCB layout, placement and routing solution CR-5000 Board Designer, which has been developed with the core objective of increasing electronic product design quality through enhanced editing functionality, collaboration, and verification within Zuken’s enterprise-wide environment CR-5000 and selected third party solutions.

Zuken Introduces CR-5000 Design Gateway and CR-5000 2009

Zuken has announced the latest version of its design suite for electronics systems and PCBs, CR-5000 2009. This includes the official American and European launch of CR-5000 Design Gateway that unlocks enterprise-wide design for product development; major design quality improvements for CR-5000 Board Designer for layout design; and increased capabilities within the high-speed design and verification environment CR-5000 Lightning.