PCB Libraries - PADS Suites
Mentor Graphics, the world’s number one provider of PCB design solutions, has combined the expansive capabilities of the PADS® product line into a series of affordable PADS Suites. These suites have just the right mix of technology necessary for complex PCB design, yet they can be supplemented with a variety of add-on capabilities should your needs change.
Design Without Compromise
With PADS, your tools won’t limit your ability to design. Unlike other systems that advertise “price conscious” tools, the PADS flow is infused with vibrant, dynamic technology for a complete and comprehensive solution.
Because PADS is based on industry standards such as Windows automation, Visual Basic scripting, and ASCII database, you can work the way you want and generate the capabilities you need – like special function keys or outputs formatted to your standards.
Features and Benefits
- Front-to-back, integrated design flows that improve productivity
- Available in multiple configurations of increasing functionality
- Supports a variety of design needs, from individuals to small teams
- Easy to install, learn, and use
- Affordable
- Available floating or node-locked
PADS Suites Testimonial--Michael Creeden
TestimonialWatch a testimonial about PADS Suites from Michael R. Creeden CID+, an Advanced Certified IPC Designer. View Video
Suite configurations
| Function | LS | ES |
|---|---|---|
| Design Definition |  | |
| Layout | | |
| Autorouting | | |
| 3D Viewing | | |
| Analog Simulation | | |
| Variant Management | | |
| SI Analysis | | |
| Advanced Rules | | |
| Interactive High-Speed Routing | | |
| Thermal Analysis | |
Design Definition
DxDesigner
- Robust, scalable schematic capture
- Intuitive project and design navigation
- Unlimited hierarchical sheets
- Schematic design reuse
- LineSim integration
- Integrated physical decal viewer
- Design attribute and rules management
- Cross-probing with layout
- Full forward/back annotation with layout
- Symbol wizard
- Optional add-ons include: component information management, variant management, and more
PADS Logic
- Easy-to-use schematic capture
- For exclusive use with PADS Layout
- Includes cross-probing & ECO with layout
- Detailed attribute and design rule definition and control
- Automatic transfer of design rules to PADS Layout
- Full electrical rule checking
- Automatic assignment of reference designators
- Wizards for custom report generation
- Robust part building and library management facilities
- Unlimited undo/redo commands
- Add-on options available for creation of intelligent PDFs and SPICE netlists
Analog Simulation
HyperLynx Analog
- Common schematic editor for simulation and PCB entry
- Intuitive interface for easy management of sophisticated analog analyses
- Waveform calculator for predicting circuit performance
- Drag ‘n drop symbol generation for automatic symbol creation from SPICE models
- Includes proven models, with access to 30,000 more in external vendor libraries
- Able to import and convert existing PSpice libraries
- Basic DC, frequency, and time-domain analysis
- Flexible viewing of single or multiple waveforms
- Advanced parametric sweeps and Monte Carlo analysis
- Documentation aides for output graphs and plots
- Comprehensive and interactive waveform post-processing functions
Signal Integrity Analysis
HyperLynx SI
- Pre-layout signal integrity (SI) analysis
- Checks signal integrity, termination, and routing
- Reviews clock topologies, board stackup
- Analyzes trace lengths and effects
- Optional crosstalk, EMC & post-route analysis available
Layout and High-Speed Routing
- PCB layout editor
- RF functionality
- On-line design rule checking
- Bi-directional cross-probing
- Auto-dimensioning
- Split-plane tools
- Design For Fabrication verification tools
- DXF link
- Library module
- Assembly variants
- Physical design reuse
- Rules-based batch routing
- Pre-route analyses
- Any-angle routing
- Intelligent route control
- Component entry rules
- Vias at SMD
- Tools for maximizing manufacturing yields
- Automatic testpoint insertion
- Integrated DFT routing
- Post-route audits and design verification
- All Suites:
- Hierarchical, rules-driven routing
- Diagonal routing
- Trace protection
- Familiar keyboard commands
- Multiple plow modes
- Real-time feedback
- Net rescheduling
- Dynamic routing
- Optional high-speed autorouting
- The PADS ES Suite includes all of the above, plus:
- Efficient routing of length-constrained nets
- Min, max, and matched-length rules
- Extensive design rule checks
“I believe the PADS Suites represent a tremendous value for PCB design. The tight integration of proven products like DxDesigner and PADS Layout along with signal integrity and analog simulation, provide me with a competitive advantage by getting it right the first time with ease of use and depth of functionality – all at such attractive prices, this will put Mentor head and shoulders over the competition!”
Michael R. Creeden CID+
Advanced Certified IPC Designer
Toolbox
- software eval: PADS Evaluation Software
- On-demand Web Seminar: PADS 9.0 Flow Overview
Contact Mentor Graphics
- PADS Suites Info Request or call toll free: 1-800-547-3000
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