Import software puts PADS to the EMC test
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Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team
Mar 10, 2005
The latest version of AnsoftLinks includes full support for Mentor Graphics PADS Layout (formerly PowerPCB).
The latest version of AnsoftLinks includes full support for Mentor Graphics PADS Layout (formerly PowerPCB).
AnsoftLinks enables direct import of third-party PCB/CAD databases into Ansoft's electromagnetics software, including HFSS, Q3D Extractor and SIwave.
"AnsoftLinks eliminates errors associated with manual design entry by directly linking our simulation tools into existing customer design flows", said Sherry Hess, Vice President of Marketing at Ansoft.
Additional enhancements in AnsoftLinks include: simplification of the vias option for solid-model export; via fill option to define thickness in model units; ability to define a number of facets for pads and antipads; exportation of defeatured Ansoft files (.anf) with plane extents; and integration enhancements for other third-party tools from Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys and Zuken.
AnsoftLinks v3.0.1 is available now for both Windows and Unix platforms.
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