Single PCB design tool that includes all you need to create diagrams, component placement, routing, modeling, validation, EMC, signal integrity, crosstalk and the final pre-production.
The main advantage of the professional package for PCB design Mentor Graphics PADS is the relative ease of use allows you to begin working immediately with minimal training. High-performance development of complex boards combined with little time and labor, and analysis tools provide the correct result. Work on the project in PADS can be divided into four stages, for each of which correspond to certain programs.
1. To create a schematic diagram of a proposed utility PADS Logic (for single user) and DxDesigner (workgroup). Schematic editors include tools for analysis and simulation, control component library, documentation, reporting, monitoring compliance with the design rules. Program I / O Designer based DxDesigner integrates with the route of designing FPGA.
2. Analysis and verification of systems designed can be performed in three simulations.
A. DxAnalog working on modeling of analog and mixed circuits. The paper used methods: Monte Carlo, fast Fourier transform, optimization schemes, "worst case" extreme value, as well as many others.
B. Fusion / ViewSim performs digital gate-level simulation using the time analyzer.
C. HyperLynx exercises to validate signal integrity and interference with delivery of tips on the mutual arrangement of components. Among other things, possible to analyze the skin effect, dielectric loss and cross-talk between electromagnetic enclosures integrated circuits connected by high-speed tires.
3. PCB design stage is presented as a series of unique utilities.
A. PADS Layout is a scalable environment for editing topologies, component placement and routing, as well as preparing files for production.Available from the databases Broadcast P-CAD, OrCAD, CADSTAR and Protel, support boards of any shape.
B. PADS AutoRouter designed for interactive trace at arbitrary angles.
C. PADS AutoRouter HSD complements previous program lets high-speed wiring circuits. Artificially increases the path lengths using insert type "accordion".
4. To view and edit files provided technical editor GerbTool Fabricator.
PADS supports the input or output formats Gerber 274X and 274D; FIRE9000 (for photoplot); Barco DPF; HPGL; Excellon and Sieb & Meyer (for drilling and milling); DXF; PostScript; Bitmap Out; IPC-D-350 and many other . Program produces reports (Drill, Mill, Apertures), reports violations of rules and technological changes in the documentation, conducts dimensioning (eg drawings or boards), draws drilling templates.
Mentor Graphics PADS system is oriented to small companies, groups, and private developers. PADS is available in three versions, designed to satisfy all the needs of users: PADS ES Suite (development of complete devices), PADS LS Suite (for quick creation of typical boards) and PADS DS Suite (focused on electrical engineers). The price for them, including the support of about 300, 200 and 100 thousand, respectively.
, This program was developed by an international corporation Mentor Graphics , founded in 1981 in the U.S.. The heyday came in the Mentor Graphics in 2004, when it held the third spot in the list of major EDA-companies.
Today Mentor Graphics focuses on modern design environment under Windows, developing its product line - Board Station, Expedition Enterprise and PADS. Headquartered in Vilsonville (Oregon), state employees exceeds 4,000, and net profit of more than $ 30 million per year.
PADS software environment written in English.
Software designed to work in 32-or 64-bit Windows-7, Windows Vista and Windows XP SP3. Minimum RAM - 1 GB after installation program takes 3 GB.
Distribution of the program: Shareware (paid 100 rubles), there is trial-version with a 30 day limit
Official Site Mentor Graphics PADS: http://www.mentor.com
