A
large library of symbols
accessible to all users
will make the generation
of schematics very easy.
All symbols can be placed
with the necessary attributes
(like reference designator,
type, inputs and outputs,
footprints, part-no.
etc.). All net- and
parts list information
are available immediately
after completion of
the schematic. Parts
and groups of a schematic
can even be moved, modified
and copied block wise.
This
module offers a large
number of special functions
for an efficient design
of hybrid circuits. For
users who design hybrid
circuits or PCBs mostly
different design entry
packages are used for
the creation of schematics.
In these cases you can
easily assign a footprint
to an existing net list
to transfer all necessary
data without much effort
into the layout module
of HYDE. It is also
possible to start with
the layout right from
scratch without drawing
a schematic. Features of HLM:
For the development of LTCC circuits special functions are required, which are usually not offered by conventional EDA systems. HYDE processes up to 50 green tapes with approx. 100 information layers per tape. Additionally on both exterior sides of the ceramic up to 5 printed trace layers (hybrid layers, with up to 3 isolation layers per trace layer) are available. Since LTCC circuits are very often used for RF applications because of their outstanding RF characteristics, on the one hand sophisticated graphical functions are necessary and on the other hand complex circuits have to be developed fast and reliable with comfortable routing tools. Both characteristics are fulfilled with the LTCC Module in its best way. Due to the high flexibility and openness of HYDE also unusual technologies can be realized. So e.g. buried DIEs can be placed, with the possibility of bonding on different tapes/layers. In that case the Design Rule Check takes all these features into account. The LTCC-specific DRC allows an error free development of complex circuits. By a comfortable copying function polygonal tape as well as cavity structures can be easily transferred to any other tapes, so that the use of buried DIEs can be applied fast. For the development of RF applications the placement of buried RF structures, resistors, capacities and inductors are essential. With HYDE they can be placed on any tape as well in between. RF layouts simulated with ADS simulation software (from Agilent) can also be imported into the parts library of HYDE, whereby a very simple handling between ADS and HYDE is given. With its modern 2-Point-Router tool HYDE supports in a simple way very high complex structures and uses thereby arbitrary sizes and shapes of VIAs (also thermal VIAs). They can be defined individually. With the 2-Point-Autorouter electrical connections are routed very comfortably by clicking the airline. The trace will be routed automatically according to the design rules. The direction of the trace inclusively intermediate stops can be directly affected with the cursor position after the "Follow Me" principle. By the variable VIA selection routing is also possible between the tapes. When creating the manufacturing data the shrinking process of the ceramic tapes of LTCC circuits during the sinter process is considered. With the comfortable integrated CAM interface any step and repeat of the layout is displayed on the film with all layers to be printed including fiducial marks and a legend. These data can be converted into the Gerber or GDSII format within seconds. If
the predefined trace
distance is not kept
while routing, or a
short circuit is produced
a warning immediately
appears on the screen
reporting that an online
rule has been violated.
The
2-Point-Router is an
auto router with interactive
influence working after
the "Follow-Me"
principles. It routes
a trace (net) between
2 points by itself.
It helps in routing
LTCC, hybrid thickfilm as well as
PCB-circuits. Its mode
of operation is grid
less and 45° oriented.
All rules and distances
defined in the DRC are
taken into consideration
as well as all existing
keep outs in the layout.
First the start- and
ending point of a net
is defined, for example,
by picking an airline.
The direction for the
automatic routing process
can then be influenced
by the cursor position.
As long as the routed
trace is not finished
completely the trace
stays highlighted. In
comparison with the
interactive manual routing
the 2-point-router is
an essential acceleration,
and error reduction
during the whole routing
process. Because every
net is controlled separately
there are no rubbish
connections as if working
with an All over auto
router.
Within
any hybrid design system
the resistor design
process is of particular
significance for the
hybrid circuit quality.
The accuracy of the
resistor calculation
has a direct effect
on the size and thus
on the space needed
on the board.
If
the measurement data
that must be read in
can be seen in the system
menu. The data can be
taken directly into
the system. Should,
for example, a paste
of a certain manufacturer
not yet exist in the
system menu, the user
is able to extend the
system menu for that
specific new paste and
can then read in the
relevant measurement
data. Such customer-specific
adaptations guarantee
the integration of future
technology.
After
choosing a specific
resistor geometry the
different parameter
information of that
resistor geometry must
be set. The Resistor
Dimensioning Module
offers several possibilities,
for example:
These
design options
offer a maximum of flexibility
in enabling the user
to operate comfortably
and accurately.
Creating thickfilm resistors of any shape Using
this command, hybrid
resistors can be defined
of any polygonal shape.
The connector pads can
be placed at any position
at the polygon border.
This allows the designer
to use even the smallest
space on the ceramic-board
in an optimal way. Subsequent
changes of the layout
because of a lack of
space are problems of
the past, and an increased
miniaturisation of the
layout is automatically
given. Available
as option
Thinfilm-Resistor-Dimensioning (CTFR) This command allows to create thinfilm-resistors which are commonly used in high quality electronic systems. The following steps are necessary to create a thinfilm-resistor: 1.
Definition of all parameters
like: 2. Determine the geometrical shape for the thinfilm-resistor 3. Place the resistor connection pads at any position Like described above a TFR can be defined, calculated and dimensioned within seconds, very precisely. The TFR can then be trimmed, while the lower section of the serpentines (Rough- and/or middle trim) will be opened and as fine trim the wide thinfilm trace at the lowest end will be cut longitudinal. Available as option
Thermal
Simulation
The following interfaces and data exchange formats are supported by the HYDE software:
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