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CAM350 Training with Release 10.0

DownStream Technologies is holding CAM350 Course focused on Design Verification and PCB Post Processing. This will be a great opportunity to learn all about CAM350 Release 10.0 and to get more out of your CAM350 software.

This course will cover the process and procedure for using CAM350 10.0 to verify data prior to release to Fabrication.  Specific features include:

  • Getting familiar with the new Graphical User Interface
  • Output of data from various CAD systems - using the direct interface
  • Gerber identification and import
  • Streams Rule Checking
  • Netlist Comparison
  • Design Rule Checking
  • Design for Fabrication
  • Putting together the completed design package for Fabrication
  • Discover the Universal Release Package Navigator

All using our latest software release - CAM350 10.0!  To learn more about Release 10 - click here!

Training Dates & Locations

  • January 16 - Atlanta GA

This course is intended for CAM350 beginner to intermediate level users. We did plan the materials to be informative, beneficial and challenging for all levels of PCB Design professionals.

If you wish to request "Regional Training" in a different city, please email DownStream and we'll be happy to schedule something for you!  customercare@downstreamtech.com

Course Outline

Data Preparation

  • Proper output of Gerber and NC files for fabrication
  • RS-274d vs. RS-274x
  • CAD system output hints

CAM350 CAM Editor:

  • Input options
  • DXF to Gerber and Gerber to DXF
  • Comparing layers for differences
  • Adding Teardrops
  • Clearing Silkscreen from lands

Netlist Compare for the Designer:

  • IPC-d-356 creation in the CAD system
  • Using Streams RC for Netlist analysis
  • Comparing an IPC-d-356 Netlist to a Gerber extracted Netlist in CAM350
  • Verification of results in CAM350

DRC/DFM in CAM350:

  • Using Streams RC for Design Analysis
  • Proper setup of DRC to find potential Fabrication problems
  • Setup and save a generic DRC to run against all jobs
  • Parameters for running a successful DFF Analysis

The complete data package for Fabrication:

  • What is in the complete data package, what not to send
  • Format of Gerber files
  • What to include on the fabrication print
  • What to include in a “readme” file

Using the Universal Release Package Navigator

Registration and Pricing

This one-day (9:00AM - 5:00PM) training course is being offered for $750. The Registration Fee includes all course materials, administration, lunch, plus refreshments. To register for this course in any of the available locations, please:

Travel details, directions, and hotel recommendations will be supplied upon registration. Rooms are blocked under "DownStream Technologies" and are usually reserved for around $100 a night.