DownStream Technologies offers a CAM350/DFMStream Course focused on
Design Verification and PCB Post Processing. This will be a great opportunity to learn
how to get the most out of your CAM350 and/or DFMStream
software.
This course will cover how
to verify and optimize design data
prior to release to Fabrication. Specific features include:
- Getting familiar with the GUI and other features
- How
to output data from various CAD systems
- Gerber identification and import
- Streams Rule Checking
- how to set them up and why
- Netlist Comparison and
Design Compare
- Design Rule Checking
- Design for Fabrication
(DFM)
- Why and how to use the Design Analyzer
- Putting together the completed design package for
Fabrication
- Utilizing the Universal Release Package
Training Dates & Locations
This course is intended for beginner to intermediate level users.
We planned the
materials to be informative, beneficial and challenging for all levels of PCB Design professionals.
If you wish to request "Regional Training" in a
city near you, or personal training at your facility, please email DownStream and we'll be happy to
discuss your options! 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
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
- Verification of results
DRC/DFM:
- 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 DFM 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
Benefiting from the functionality within
the Design Analyzer
Registration and Pricing
This one-day (9:00AM - 5:00PM) training course is being offered for
a fee. Please contact DownStream for pricing. 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.
