Combining Zuken's 2D/3D electronic design technology with native internet connectivity, predictive tools, and suggestions, eCADSTAR provides an electronic design environment that connects engineering with comprehensive online services that streamline the processes of design, review, and generation of manufacturing documentation.
With built-in web access, the eCADSTAR web portal provides access to a wide variety of proprietary and third-party services, assisting users throughout the design process. For example, eCADSTAR users can search online component supplier libraries, request quotes, and purchase components from manufacturers and distributors directly within the design tool. Online collaboration features also include collaboration with design, simulation, and manufacturing experts such as Allied Electronic & Automation, Arrow, Digi-Key, Mouser Electronics, PCB Libraries, RS, SamacSys, and Ultra Librarian.
eCADSTAR connects you to the rest of your team, as well as new resources and services, creating your extended virtual team. With a native 3D design environment, MCAD and ECAD engineers can work together throughout the entire design process. eCADSTAR also allows engineers to work in parallel on their own section of a board or functional circuit elements, greatly reducing design time.
Intelligent software optimized with modern technologies (2D/3D graphics, 64-bit OS, touchscreen, and multi-core support) and fast internet connectivity. Leveraging all this potential, eCADSTAR includes a range of automated and assistance features to help designers achieve their design goals. The combined use of a touchscreen and mouse allows users to work with both hands simultaneously.
Users will also have access to a comprehensive library of free online learning and help resources that can be displayed within the eCADSTAR environment. In addition, excerpts from each topic can be displayed within the software based on context, using help hints and suggestions for next actions. New users are brought up to speed through an interactive tour offered upon launching the software.
eCADSTAR provides a complete 2D/3D design process in a modern environment with a common user interface and a centralized library at the heart of the schematic and PCB editors. Design rules and variations can be defined in the schematic and propagated throughout the PCB design and routing process. Changes can be reviewed and applied in either direction with bidirectional annotations to keep designs synchronized. Powerful library synchronization functionality identifies outdated parts and updates the design accordingly.
