Valor NPI software provides an automated printed circuit board design-for-manufacturing (DFM) flow.

DFM rules setup time reportedly can be reduced from weeks to days. Critical design data are automatically extracted to derive PCB technology classifications for appropriate manufacturing process constraints. Application democratizes DFM by providing ease-of-use benefits to PCB designers without having to become DFM subject-matter experts. Automates PCB design reviews based on PCB technology and manufacturing processes employed. Extracts PCB design intelligence to automatically perform DFM analyses. DFM results viewing time reportedly can be reduced by up to 50%. Software connects PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and test processes. Automatically extracts relevant PCB design technology from design data to determine correct PCB technology classification. Maps PCB classification to constraints associated with applicable manufacturing processes; only DFM checks necessary for that design are executed using correct DFM values for that PCB technology classification. Works with Mentor Xpedition and PADS suites, Cadence Allegro, Zuken Board Designer, and Altium products.

Mentor Graphics
www.mentor.com/npi


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