DFF Analysis verifies the PCB database, while still in engineering, seeking issues that may cause problems when entering into the fabrication process. DFF can also detect failures that may escape traditional electrical verification.ĬAM350’s Design for Fabrication (DFF) Analysis pulls fabrication rules into the PCB design domain and presents them in a way that is understood by the PCB designer. CAM350's Design for Fabrication (DFF) tools insure the board not only matches manufacturing capabilities, but also searches out design flaws that may affect yields resulting in missed deliveries and delayed product release.
Netlist Compare will graphically match up original design files with Gerbers to ensure accuracy by locating any disparities.ĬAM350 also offers Design Rule Checks (DRC) to verify the Gerber layers match not only the design rules in your CAD system, but the capabilities of your fabricator as well.
Errors can occur in translation, operator mistakes, accidental inclusion of non electrical items in Gerber output, and problems with manual separation of voltages on a plane layer (2d lines on CAM plane in PowerPCB for instance).
It will then use Netlist Compare to verify that the electrical characteristics of the Gerber layers match the design intent. Inspecting, preparing and validating the PCB design prior to release to manufacturing will result in a significant increase in efficiency, less risk of design re-spin, and, most importantly, successful electronic products, built faster, at less cost.ĬAM350 will automatically import your CAD database or you can choose to import Gerber files. Many electronic design organizations now recognize that problems arising during PCB fabrication can drastically impact product schedules, cause costly design re-spins, and require modifications to the design after release from engineering, compromising design integrity and intent.
CAM350 gets PCB designs successfully through fabrication with ease - the first time. CAM350 is easy to learn and use, and its return on investment is instantaneous. It also lets supervisors generate layer and design comparisons, queue up and automatically run multiple processes, and maintain an error log for previous revisions and new features.CAM350 streamlines the electronic product delivery process by verifying and optimizing a PCB design for fabrication.
With CAM350, team members can export 3D PCB models in PDF file format, allowing further collaboration and feedback collection with the design teams and manufacturers. The built-in graphical user interface (GUI) enables users to redesign navigation and set visibility for internal layers, such as routes, copper, vias, and text. The stack up visualizer provides a drag-and-drop interface, which lets employees change layer orders, add construction materials, and define spans and technologies. The 3D rendering tool enables staff members to define and depict material thickness and other attributes across artwork and construction layers.ĬAM350's model mode allows engineers to color PCB designs based on multiple types, such as screens, conductive, masks, and dielectric layers.
CAM350 is a 3D visualization and documentation software that helps printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers analyze, verify, and optimize designs for fabrication processes.