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Description
The Cadence AWR Design Environment Platform streamlines the development cycles of RF/microwave products through design automation, which boosts engineering efficiency and shortens turnaround times. This all-in-one platform equips engineers with sophisticated high-frequency circuit and system simulations alongside in-design electromagnetic (EM) and thermal analyses, enabling the creation of manufacturing-ready high-frequency intellectual property with exceptional accuracy and effectiveness. With a focus on enhancing productivity, the interface is both robust and user-friendly, featuring smart and customizable design workflows tailored to meet the demands of modern high-frequency semiconductor and PCB technologies. Moreover, its integrated design capture system supports a seamless front-to-back physical design process. The dynamic linking between electrical and layout design entries ensures that any components added to an electrical schematic automatically result in a corresponding synchronized physical layout, fostering a more cohesive design experience. This innovative approach not only minimizes errors but also significantly accelerates the overall design process.
Description
The use of 3D visualization and documentation in manufacturing data plays a crucial role in reducing defects and production delays. DFMStream® is an intuitive and comprehensive toolset that enables engineers and designers to analyze, verify, and optimize printed circuit board (PCB) designs for effective manufacturing outcomes. This tool evaluates design and manufacturing rules across PCB design databases, Gerber files, and NC data at any point during the PCB design phase. Furthermore, DFMStream enhances collaboration between engineers/designers and fabricators. Even if PCB designs pass the standard design rule checks within the PCB CAD system, they can still harbor significant issues that can impede a smooth transition to manufacturing and assembly. Often, these issues are uncovered just before production begins, as design data undergoes processing for PCB manufacturing or assembly. Such flaws frequently lead to expensive delays in bringing products to market, necessitating design revisions and reprocessing to resolve problems identified in the pre-production stage. By utilizing DFMStream, teams can proactively address potential design issues, ultimately streamlining the production process and improving time-to-market efficiency.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Allegro X Design Platform
No
Microwave Office
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cadence Design Systems
Country
United States
Website
www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/rf-microwave-design/awr-design-environment-platform.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
DownStream
Country
United States
Website
www.downstreamtech.com/products/dfmstream/
Product Features
PCB Design
3D Visualization
No
Autorouting
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Component Library
No
Design Rule Check
No
Differential Pair Routing
No
Schematic Editor
No
Product Features
PCB Design
3D Visualization
No
Autorouting
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Component Library
No
Design Rule Check
No
Differential Pair Routing
No
Schematic Editor
No