Pulsonix Releases Update with MCAD Enhancements

Pulsonix, an electronic design automation (EDA) company delivering printed circuit board design solutions, announces the 2024 release of Pulsonix Version 13.0.

"This tight integration with MCAD using our new IDX collaboration interface means users have a streamlined option with design iteration capabilities," says Bob Williams, marketing director for Pulsonix. "The ECAD/MCAD design process improves significantly, and this results in impressive productivity gains. Pulsonix 13.0 also adds routing, visualization and revision control improvements that enhance our feature-rich tools and reflects our dedication to developing products to address the needs of our customers."

Pulsonix 13.0 has the following new features:

IDX Collaboration 

With the introduction of the bidirectional IDX Collaboration interface, this delivers an exchange of data from ECAD to MCAD with incremental design exchange, eliminating large design transfers each time a change is made, according to Pulsonix. Changes can be tracked and reviewed with each action accepted or rejected.

Enhanced 3D Engine 

With the Pulsonix 3D engine, a photorealistic 3D render of the PCB design can be visualized. Enhancements to the 3D engine within Pulsonix 13.0 mean users can now use additional parameters when designing flexi-rigid boards. The definition of neutral axis values more accurately details the plane within the surface of the shape. 

Impedance Controlled Routing 

Where the track width is required based on the impedance defined for the net, this is calculated dynamically using this new feature in Pulsonix 13.0 when track editing is initiated. After defining Impedance Rules in the constraint manager, along with the layer material, material thickness and dielectric constant, the calculation is automatically initiated as manual track routing is performed. 

Pulsonix Vault 

New features in the Pulsonix Vault for Version 13.0 add greater usability to this option. Vault item permissions and status have been added as well as Find from the Audit trail, the ability to detach MCAD models, a View-only feature, check-in as replacement and a library export by type. The Pulsonix Vault is a free-of charge-option supplied will all Pulsonix variants.

Pulsonix Version 13.0 is available now. Learn more about the new features and enhancements.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.