McCAD PCB-ST

for Windows

McCAD PCB-ST represents our "High End" PCB Layout capabilities. This package is recommended to those designers requiring a full featured layout package which can integrate with other design packages such as Schematic capture and Autorouting. The PCB-ST is the same module that is included in the McCAD E.D.S. software bundles.

Key Features and Specifications

Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows95/98/2K/NT

Revision Series

• PCB-ST 2.3

Data Base

• Resolution: 0.001"
• Placement to: 0.001"
• Netlist Driven
• Graphic Input : By Mouse or Tablet

Grids

• Number of defined grids: 16
• Variable grids (user definable): 1-1000 mils
• Supports Metric
• Grid Snap
• Off Grid Placement
• Grid Style: Choice of Point or Standard Type

Zoom & Scaling

• Preset view scales; 8
• User determined view scale
• View board command
• Linear Zoom In/Out (surround view)

On-Line Management

• Net Query & Editing
• Part Query & Editing
• Net List connection violations
• E.C.O. (Electronic Change Order) cross environment manager
• Library Editor Window

Autorouting

• Internal Point to Point low level router
• Optional Mid-Level Router (Tracker)
• Optional High Performance Route (Trailblazer)

Utilities

• Ground plane generation
• Auto footprint replace
• Automatic inter-layer item movement
• Automatic solder mask creation
• Automatic design rule check
• Net List Compare/ Verify/ Append
• Find utilities: part name, ref desig., net
• Global Modify
• Radial pattern construction Macros
• Element modification after placement
• Data Base Re-Pack
• Data Base Sort
• Custom SMT Macro Generator
• Full DRC - Both Physical and Electrical
• SMT Power Plane Connection Dispersion Macros

Editing tools

• Cut, Copy & Paste
• X Y locator, relative and absolute
• Rulers
• Grouping on the Fly Horizontal & vertical device mirror
• Horizontal & vertical board mirror
• Rubberbanding
• Stretch lines
• Auto VIA insertion
• Inter-Layer Linking for SMT mgmt.
• Auto Net Labeling
• Auto Part Labeling
• User programmable parameter Menus
• Rotation increments - Standard 90 degrees
• Definable rotation increment; 1 degree on most geometries

Design Limits

• Board size limit: 32" x 32"
• Single, double sided and multilayer
• Double sided SMT
• Max board layers per file: 32
• Max board layers (system limit): 32
• User Library size (symbol quantity): 127 /lib
• Quantity of library symbols included 4000+; standard and SMT
• Color and Monochrome capabilities

Text

• Normal and vectored fonts
• Text on design
• Text edit on design after placement
• Text on Silkscreen
• Number of Fonts: up to 73
• User Definable Fonts: 73
• Font Rotation
• Font Mirror
• Re-Editable Text Strings

Input

• Mouse
• Graphics Tablet
• Keyboard

Input Files

• Automatic parts placement
• Automatic net list input
• Net list with auto ground plane connect
• Trailblazer Route File
• Tracker Route File
• ASCll text files

Tooling Control

• Printer/plotter composite memories: 30
• User Definable

Output Documents

• Check Plots & Prints
• PWB output: pads, traces, vias and masks on all layers
• Silkscreen
• Net list, parts list output
• Drill list, Excellon drill tape output
• Component location for auto assy equip.
• Trailblazer & Tracker Documents
• ASCll Design Dump
• ASCII Plotter File Dump
• User Library reports
• Save as PICT
• Gerber File for photo plot
• Optional DXF Output
• Mult-Wire Autotest HP3960

Output Drivers

• Windows compatible printers
• HPGL & DMP
• Gerber Photo Plot

Library Editor

• Custom symbols creation
• On Line Editing
• Separate design window
• User definable
• External libraries

For any additional product information, pricing, or ordering information please call

VAMP, Inc. at Tel: 323-466-5533 or Fax: 323-466-8564.

All specification and prices are subject to change without notice.