PADS AutoRouter Details

PADS AutoRouter is an intelligent, high-performance batch router featuring:

  • Ease of use
  • A short learning curve
  • High completion rates
  • Minimal trace rework

PADS AutoRouter makes it easy to produce high-density, high-quality designs efficiently. Advanced features include:

  • Native, any-angle, and diagonal routing algorithms
  • Ultra-fast, animation-quality graphics
  • Hierarchical project windows
  • Component placement

With PADS AutoRouter you can:

  • Batch-route designs in a predefined order
  • Target and prioritize dense areas or high-priority nets
  • Modify design rules and settings
  • Automatically follow design rules entered at the schematic or PCB level
  • Set additional rules that are specific to an advanced routing environment
  • Reduce routing times significantly with automatic routing of high-speed nets
  • Improve design integrity by eliminating errors incurred by manual routing
  • Speed design completion by routing without violations or conflicts
  • Confirm that all high-speed constraints are met
  • Enable higher completion rates of dense designs without impacting fabrication
  • Easily route high-pin count and fine-pitch devices by automatically adhering to your component clearance and routing rules
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