PADS is the mainstream layout product from Mentor. A lot of features, where others only can dream of. There are functionalities like PADS Router , Fast interactive routing Engines, Dynamic Route Editors, Electro Dynamic Checking, High Speed Design and routing, All Angle Autorouting and many more .....
Different Series and Packages are available:
PADS Classic: PADS075, 125, 395a.s.o. This series is available nodelocked and floting. All the different options inthe Packages can be checked out seperately and so we can mix nodelocked and floating Systems on the network. This is a unique feture, which disdinguishes us from our competitors.
PADS Suites: DS (Design Suite), LS (Layout Suite) und ES (Engineer´s Suite) are packages which are compiled for special purposes and have very attractive pricing. These series are available nodelocked and floating but are checked out as a bulk of features and options all at the same time. Suites are ready to work together with all other options of Pads available on the same network.
Schematic Entry: Both schematic entry eystems DXDesigner and Logic are part of all Suites. while Logic concentrates on PCB Layout structures only, DXDesigner is the base of a lot of features and additional productive Options acting as THE front end machine in front of all Mentor programs using any kind of schematic.
PADS Systems can be extended easily to your specific needs. Even if You have special requirements tomorrow, we offer a solution for it today. No compromises !
Packages
DS-Suite
The DS-Suite contains both schematic entries, SpiceNET, Intelligent PDF, Component Management and Variant Management. Ideal for the Electrical Design Engineer looking for rapid production definition.
ES-Suite
The absolute dreampackage in PCB Design which satisfies all your needs.
Full PCB Design Support, High Speed Design, Design Reuse, 3D, no limits, Variant Management, Pre AND Post-Layout Signal Integrity Analyses with HyperLynx, Analog Simulation and Thermoanalyses
LS-Suite
The LS - Suite is a compendium of Programmparts and some interesting Options for efficient and costeffective PCB Layout.
Including: Schmatic Entry DXDesigner 040, no limits, Autorouter, IDF 3D bidirectional Interface, 3D Viewer and many more.
An Ideal Entry Tool for PCB Designers.
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