MUNICH, Germany and WESTFORD, MA – Zuken has announced the latest version of its desktop PCB design solution, CADSTAR 9.0. This release is said to feature usability and flexibility enhancements, along with functionality for adopting new technology. Simultaneously, Zuken has introduced the latest version of CADSTAR 3D, also with reported advancements in usability.
Improvements to the GUIs have resulted in graphical representations of every function assignment. ‘Trunk’ routing functionality within P.R.Editor XR has also been further enhanced to allow more flexibility. This includes providing designers with the ability to swap equivalent pins quickly and easily to improve routability. In addition, general usability developments have been made to the report generator, post drill files, DXF post processing, general menu and tool bars.
CADSTAR SI Verify includes upgrades to the via modelling function in order to provide more in-depth analysis details, and user defined n-port circuit models to take into account components such as filters and ferrite beads.