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| latest release version = 8.0 |
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| released = 2001 |
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| license = Proprietary |
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| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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In 2001, Pulsonix was developed by [[WestDev Ltd]] after extensive research and experience in the [[electronic design automation]] (EDA) industry, the company recognised a need for a new concept and business model to the market. |
In 2001, Pulsonix was developed by [[WestDev Ltd]] after extensive research and experience in the [[electronic design automation]] (EDA) industry, the company recognised a need for a new concept and business model to the market. <ref>Elektronik Praxis, [http://www.elektronikpraxis.vogel.de/leiterplatten/articles/62416/ "Process Common formats and libraries comfortably"], accessed 13-06-2014</ref> <ref>Elettronica News, [http://www.elettronicanews.it/articoli/0,1254,40_ART_5106,00.html "Pulsonix renews its presence in Italy", accessed 13-06-2014</ref> |
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The software gained rave reviews in 2009 for its use in the Hermes project, which looked to embed components within inner layers of the board, saving critical design space.<ref>http://www.ats.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/AT_S_Hermes_Newsletter_2009.pdf Hermes Project</ref> |
The software gained rave reviews in 2009 for its use in the Hermes project, which looked to embed components within inner layers of the board, saving critical design space.<ref>http://www.ats.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/AT_S_Hermes_Newsletter_2009.pdf Hermes Project</ref> |
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== Schematic capture == |
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Schematic capture layout functionality, including: |
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* Hierarchical schematic design |
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* SPICE mixed-signal circuit simulation |
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* Netlist export |
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* Reporting and BOM creation |
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* Sketch Routing |
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== PCB design == |
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* Push, shove and hug routing |
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* Manual routing, with support for differential pairs, multi-trace routing, pin-swapping and gate-swaping |
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* Apply layout pattern for component placement |
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* Differential Pair Routing |
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* Support for Flexi-Rigid Design |
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* Layer spans |
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* Support for Embedded Components <ref>http://www.ats.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/AT_S_Hermes_Newsletter_2009.pdf Hermes Project</ref> |
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* Via Stitching within customised shapes and pads |
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* Component footprint library management |
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* Automatic trace routing |
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* Manufacturing files generation with support for [[Gerber File|Gerber]] and [[ODB++]] formats |
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* Import and export various file formats <ref>Elektronik Praxis, [http://www.elektronikpraxis.vogel.de/leiterplatten/articles/62416/ "Process Common formats and libraries comfortably"], accessed 13-06-2014</ref> <ref>Elektronik Praxis, [http://www.elektronikpraxis.vogel.de/leiterplatten/articles/366521/ "Export PCB Design in MCAD"], accessed 13-06-2014</ref> |
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* 3D visualisation and clash detection <ref>Elektronik Praxis, [http://www.elektronikpraxis.vogel.de/leiterplatten/articles/287655/ "What you need to know about the CAD design, PCB fabrication and Baugruppenpfertigung"], accessed 13-06-2014</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Developer(s) | WestDev Ltd |
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| Initial release | 2001 |
| Stable release | 8.0
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Electronic design automation |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
Pulsonix is an electronic design automation (EDA) software which specialises in Schematic capture and PCB design. Founded in 2001 by WestDev Ltd, the company is located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire and has sales offices in all major markets of the world.
Overview
In 2001, Pulsonix was developed by WestDev Ltd after extensive research and experience in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry, the company recognised a need for a new concept and business model to the market. [1] [2]
The software gained rave reviews in 2009 for its use in the Hermes project, which looked to embed components within inner layers of the board, saving critical design space.[3]
Schematic capture
Schematic capture layout functionality, including:
- Hierarchical schematic design
- SPICE mixed-signal circuit simulation
- Netlist export
- Reporting and BOM creation
- Sketch Routing
PCB design
- Push, shove and hug routing
- Manual routing, with support for differential pairs, multi-trace routing, pin-swapping and gate-swaping
- Apply layout pattern for component placement
- Differential Pair Routing
- Support for Flexi-Rigid Design
- Layer spans
- Support for Embedded Components [4]
- Via Stitching within customised shapes and pads
- Component footprint library management
- Automatic trace routing
- Manufacturing files generation with support for Gerber and ODB++ formats
- Import and export various file formats [5] [6]
- 3D visualisation and clash detection [7]
References
- ^ Elektronik Praxis, "Process Common formats and libraries comfortably", accessed 13-06-2014
- ^ Elettronica News, [http://www.elettronicanews.it/articoli/0,1254,40_ART_5106,00.html "Pulsonix renews its presence in Italy", accessed 13-06-2014
- ^ http://www.ats.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/AT_S_Hermes_Newsletter_2009.pdf Hermes Project
- ^ http://www.ats.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/AT_S_Hermes_Newsletter_2009.pdf Hermes Project
- ^ Elektronik Praxis, "Process Common formats and libraries comfortably", accessed 13-06-2014
- ^ Elektronik Praxis, "Export PCB Design in MCAD", accessed 13-06-2014
- ^ Elektronik Praxis, "What you need to know about the CAD design, PCB fabrication and Baugruppenpfertigung", accessed 13-06-2014