A New Feature Rich PCB Post Processing Solution at an Unbelievable Price
Welcome to CAM350-150. DownStream has created this
new CAM350 configuration packed with all the necessary features and
functionalities to get you successfully through PCB Post Processing.
And the best part, it is well balanced with a reasonable, affordable price
tag.
CAM350-150
Datasheet
CAM350-150 Features and Functionality
Besides the base CAM350 system which contains Design Rule
Checking, NC Editor functionality, Fast Array capabilities, and more... the
150 also includes the Release Package Navigator*, DXF, and Crossprobing.
This new, feature-rich configuration allows you to:
- Translate Gerber, NC, and HPGL files with confidence
- Measure and View data in a user friendly environment
- Create optimized Solder Masks, Solder Pastes , and Stencils
- Analyze data for design and output errors
- Edit and generate legacy Gerber data
- Easily work with NC data for creating optimized manufacturing outputs
- Buried and Blind via support for Analysis and manufacturing outputs
- Fast generation of subpanels for assembly
- Import intelligent data from most major CAD systems via ODB++
- Work on the same data seamlessly with BluePrint-PCB
- Read and Write to BluePrint Release packages
- Work concurrently with popular CAD programs for intelligent analysis and viewing
- Translate to and from AutoCAD
With this new configuration, CAM350 supplies you with all the necessary
functionality to build successful PCBs in less time, with more accuracy and
confidence, all while producing one single comprehensive electronic file
viewable by anyone... anywhere... anytime...
Core Features and Functionality
Import, Export, Modify, Optimize
CAM350 offers a wide range of import/export options,
including Direct-CAD and ODB++, in order to view, query, report and
measure the PCB design data. Once imported into CAM350 you have
options to optimize the design data using draw-to-custom, draw-to-flash,
draw-to-raster polygon conversion, netlist extraction, silkscreen
clipping, redundant pad and data removal, and teardropping.
Netlist Compare
Verifying that the CAD Netlist matches the one
extracted from the Gerber file is crucial to ensuring that the original
design intent is maintained. The Netlist Compare functionality in CAM350
minimizes the risk of translation errors by automatically validating the
Gerber files match the original CAD data.
Rule Checking
Design rules must be verified to ensure the original
design intent has been met. Just as crucial is defining and setting up
manufacturing rules and requirements, prior to packaging the design up
for fabrication. Rule Checking will perform spacing checks,
annular ring checks, spacing histogram, copper area calculations, layer
compare, net checks, and more.
Layer Compare
The Layer Compare functionality in CAM350 allows you
to graphically compare two layers for differences. You can compare
Rev A to Rev B of a particular design, or compare the original artwork
to the tooled artwork from the fabricator. This way you can find
problems introduced into the design by changes made by the fabricator.
Fast Array
The purpose of this tool is to quickly array a PCB or
group of PCBs on a panel to feed fabrication and assembly processes.
This is used to define PCB positions on a panel, with minimum setup and
definition, to optimize downstream processes.
Basic NC Editor
CAM350 comes with a NC Editor for NC Mill and Drill
capabilities. You have the ability to import, export, and create mills
and drills. Some editing tools are also included to change drill tool
definitions, add basic mill paths to assembly panels, and change break
tabs. NC Editing capabilities can be expanded by upgrading to the
Advanced NC Editor, available in higher configurations of CAM350.
Advanced Features
The Release Package Navigator
The Release Package
Navigator found in CAM350-150 allows you to work from one single electronic file
to store and distribute all the deliverables for manufacturing.
For example, this one file can contain your BluePrint documents,
Gerber, NC Drill/Mill, Panel Arrays, ODB++, PDF, DXF, PCB CAD, MS Office and virtually any
file located on your computer and/or network.
If you also have BluePrint-PCB, then you can access these
files directly from the Release Package within BluePrint as well, and add them to your documentation.
The Release Package Navigator also supports the importation of Gerber,
and Drill and Mill data from other CAM systems.
Using the Release Package Navigator you can store, distribute, and view all the necessary data
required to fabricate and assemble a PCB anywhere, anytime. Manufacturers simply
receive your release package, download the free
BluePrint viewer, and extract the necessary information they
need to build your boards.
With the new compatibility found in CAM350 10.0 and
BluePrint-PCB 2.0, you now have the
power and ease to control all our PCB Post Processing requirements with
one integrated solution.
Crossprobing
With Crossprobing, CAM350 can be used to view intelligent
data in the CAD software (components, pins, nets) while at the same time,
viewing the corresponding locations as Gerber data in CAM350.
When using analysis functionality with Crossprobing you are
given the ability to ensure your CAD database is kept up to date and accurate as
well. CAM350 can locate design
errors (using DRC, DFF, and Streams) and quickly pinpoint the
exact location of those errors in your CAD software. This feature helps you
maintain the original CAD database, ensuring it is always an accurate, current
source of information.
Contact DownStream Today
Contact a DownStream Sales Professional
or DownStream directly...
* You can run and use the Release Package Navigator without
owning BluePrint, but you do have to install BluePrint to use the Release
Package Navigator successfully and to its fullest potential. Interested in BluePrint? Remember, if you are
a Mentor PADS user, we are currently offering a special
BluePrint-4-PADS
configuration.
