Component Library Management: Taking the Hassle Out of Ease of Access
In the early days of PCB design (before PCs and CAD software) designers working on new boards had to do everything by hand. Imagine trying to place millions of transistors like that! Now that CAD applications have become the industry standard for mechanical and electronics design, product design teams need to keep an organized library […]
The Top Five Ways Ultra Librarian Will Change Your Designing Life for the Better
Do you find yourself spending too much time building or searching for components all over the internet? Part libraries are typically disjointed, with symbols in one place, footprints in another and 3D models somewhere else. Between looking for parts and finding all the pieces to the design puzzle in multiple locations it’s no wonder design […]
ECAD Data: Universal Representation or CAD-Specific?
ECAD Data: Universal Representation or CAD-Specific? When creating ECAD library data, most designers build components within their CAD tool environment. Oftentimes, this is the only library creation tool available to a designer. Likely, the designer also feels most comfortable creating library data in the tool that they are familiar with and use regularly. However, there […]
ECAD and MCAD Collaboration: One .STEP At A Time
Ultra Librarian provides all ECAD and MCAD data in a single package Modern electronic systems demand tight integration between electrical (ECAD) and mechanical (MCAD) environments, where mechanical constraints directly influence electrical performance and vice versa. As product geometries shrink and tolerances tighten, the traditional disconnect between electrical and mechanical workflows leads to misaligned models, enclosure […]
Production Quality PCB Design Moves to the Cloud
Cloud computing is changing the way we approach PCB design. As PCB design solutions in the cloud continue to evolve, major EDA software companies like Cadence® are putting more emphasis on developing cloud solutions like the OrCAD Capture Cloud. With a focus on increasing productivity and shortening design cycles, OrCAD recognized the need offer pre-built PCB […]
Component Verification Processes – Vital to Library Accuracy!
In today’s design cycles, verification of dimensions and component accuracy is a critical part of the design-to-board process and is something that needs to be considered every time a component is instantiated into the design. With new electronics being designed constantly, designers are under a lot of pressure to complete projects and are often short […]
Building Consistent, Reliable CAD Libraries
UltraLibrarian.com is now hosting the largest available PCB libraries in the world, but how can a designer be sure the parts are built consistently? Maintaining a consistent library is a critical factor to many designers and librarians in order to create uniform PCB designs. At Ultra Librarian, we follow a set of standards which ensures […]
Parts Ahead, Don’t Fall Behind
A major change is occurring in the industry The continuous increase of technological advancements within the electronics industry has elevated the urgency for new and innovative PC boards. As a result, we are seeing an increase in the level of competition among vendors. This increase has put pressure on electronics companies to speed up their […]