A major upgrade to the CR-5000 enterprise-wide PCB design suite of tools includes 44 productivity enhancements in schematic capture, layout and simulation.

Version 8.01 is aimed at designers of high-complexity boards that use extreme miniaturization technologies such as embedded passives, flex circuits, high-density interconnects and FPGAs. Capabilities include RF design, design re-use and design partitioning  with core design strengths that meet the requirements of consumer and high-tech electronics applications. Built on the design structure and methodology of version 7.

Enhancements to schematic capture and analysis module include a net connect view, the ability to import and export net label and pin information in CSV format, new fault analysis functions and a property viewer that can be used during symbol re-load. The upgrades to the Board Designer placement and routing module mean that users have use of automatic area correction functionality, benefit from even deeper integration with mechanical CAD and can achieve more consistent star-point connections. The board layout tool can space tracks automatically based on the electrical potential difference between them, and has support for multiple bond wires.

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