With CADSTAR 11 Zuken, traditionally known for its responsive support of the PCB engineers, is taking an important new direction and offering a host of new functions of direct benefit to front end engineering development teams.  Schematic engineers will find the support of high pin count devices a huge bonus as they strive to bring manufacture ready concepts to the PCB design teams, plus for electrical engineers E³.logic (as alternative front-end solution for CADSTAR PCB Design) as part of the E³.series will be of huge benefit in bringing cable design closer than ever to PCB integration.

The benefits CADSTAR 11 introduce are wide ranging and include new functionality relating to pin management, to support high-pin count devices; new library management wizards, to create Multi Gates and export Multi Gate Data for the creation of Part Edit Definition; expanded capabilities for the Place and Route Editor (P.R.Editor), to reduce the design cycle time; improved Design Editor, to reduce PCB manufacturer's waste costs; an enhanced library searcher facility, and improved manufacturing output, making CADSTAR not only easier to use, but by speeding up the design process and offering the design team "first-time-right" designs.  For more details see full list of highlights in the editor's notes section below.

This latest version of CADSTAR features Zuken's new revolutionary intelligent auto routing solution, the Dragon Router that combines intelligence and a methodology-driven approach after analyzing your design guiding the user through the right-first-time creation of boards in shorter time frames.  Based upon a Routing Strategy Environment (RSE), Dragon will provide an analysis of the board plus the best strategy, The Dragon Router is also available as an add-on from P.R.Editor XR2000 L4.

About CADSTAR

CADSTAR is Zuken's powerful PCB design solution allowing an intuitive workflow, guiding the designers easily through their design process.  CADSTAR incorporates all the technologies necessary for a complete electronic development process in one environment.

From schematics, board- and FPGA-level system design, PCB layout, high-speed and signal integrity, analysis, 3D, creation of manufacturing output, complemented by complete data management capabilities and extensive internet-accessible libraries containing over 200,000 components.

Its price-performance, coupled with a scalable design environment, provides total flexibility to engineers of small- to mid-size EDA development teams.

About Zuken

Zuken works globally with leading companies to optimize their electrical and electronic engineering design and related manufacturing processes through the provision of leading-edge software and consulting services.  The company's unique combination of proven experience, technological expertise and agility creates best in class solutions.  Zuken's transparent working practices and belief in integrity in all aspects of business produce long lasting and successful customer partnerships.

Zuken's robust market position is reinforced by an established position in the industry with over 30 years experience, and solid financial foundations.  As a stable multinational company, listed on Tier 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Zuken is able to remain focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner.  The security of an investment by partnering with Zuken is further reinforced by the company's people - the foundation of Zuken's success.  Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken's people are able to relate to and understand each company's unique requirements.

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