HUNTSVILLE, AL– Accelerated Designs Inc. announced an integrated interface to Digi-Key part data. Users will be able to download electronic component information directly from Digi-Key. The interface will also provide quick updates to existing CAD libraries. In addition, the Ultra Librarian tool set will provide an automated method for creating new CAD libraries.
 
The combination of the Digi-Key component information and Ultra Librarian will enable users to create CAD part representations for today’s components. “We believe the integration of Digi-Key component information directly into Ultra Librarian will help engineers speed their design process and further improve their product to market,” explained Mark Larson, president and COO of Digi-Key.

MUNICH – Zuken introduces CADSTAR 11, the latest version of the company’s desktop PCB design solution. CADSTAR 11 enables integration with all the latest technologies. It is reported to be the most accessible design solution on the market.
 
Features include an improved schematic symbol generation wizard to output numerous gates; supported sheet signal references for browsing through hierarchical schematics and additional interactive placement tools.
 
An improved Design Editor reduces costs associated with PCB manufacturing; pins can be hidden in schematics when a symbol is connected. The PR Editor is able to improve the control of skew constraints, and supports native and intelligent PDF output.