Sep 11, 2001
In response to customer demand, DDE-EDA needed to provide its customers with a modern data interface solution for DFM, manufacturing analysis and CAM that was fully integrated within their design environment. With the direct input of ODB++ into the downstream DFM and CAM processes, Supermax ECAD users will have the complete functionality to automatically deliver relevant Supermax ECAD design data quickly and easily into the manufacturing stages of the product realization cycle, without loss of design data integrity. ODB++ allows for the complete elimination of Gerber, Excellon, netlist and component placement files for manufacturing data transfer.
Commenting on the decision to join Valor�s OSA program, Svend Kamstrup Jakobsen, president and CEO at DDE-EDA said, �The ODB++ integration provides our mutual customers with efficient integration of their electronic design and manufacturing environments. Using ODB++ as the main manufacturing interface eliminates many causes of manufacturing failures, resulting in reduced prototype iterations, set-up times and shorter product release cycles. We are also seeing that some contract manufacturers offer cycle-time incentives to their OEMs if they supply design data in the ODB++ format, because the risky and unnecessary phase of data reverse-engineering is completely avoided.�
�The rapidly increasing number of EDA and CAM software companies who are developing ODB++ interfaces to DFM and CAM systems underpins the widening market acceptance of ODB++ as the next generation de facto standard for improving the processes of CAD/CAM data exchange across the electronics supply chain,� added Julian Coates, vice president of marketing at Valor. �We are fully committed to supporting all third-party EDA partners to effectively implement the ODB++ format into their CAD/CAM workflow processes�.
Product Availability
The ODB++ interface is shipping in November and is fully compatible with the latest release 9 of the DDE-EDA Supermax ECAD products.
About DDE-EDA A/S
DDE-EDA focuses on supplying an EDA solution that makes it possible to produce first-turn success designs while maintaining manufacturability, testability and flexibility. Supermax EDA is a collection of tools based on the company�s own PCB, MCM, Hybrid layout solution, Supermax ECAD. Combined, it is possible to present a completely integrated package of comprehensive tools for advanced electronic engineering to the most demanding segments of today's industry. The Supermax ECAD layout solution has a 25-year proven record helping people design highly complex circuits. Supermax ECAD supports all types of designs including RF and Microwave, MCM and advanced packaging, Hybrid, as well as High-Speed. For more information visit our website at http://www.dde-eda.com.
About Valor and the OSA Program
Valor is a global leader in providing business productivity tools throughout the design-through-manufacturing electronics supply chain. Valor is a public company listed on the Neuer Markt of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company's powerful software tools, based on ODB++, the Valor-funded
data format which has quickly become the format of choice for high-level data exchange, ensure the rapid transfer of optimized data from design through manufacturing. Enterprise 3000 DFx system for physical design verification, Trilogy 5000 for assembly and test engineering, and the unique Valor Parts Library on-line data service are utilized by designers and engineers to deliver enhanced productivity, higher yields, shorter cycle times and increased product quality. All Valor products are sold and supported by a worldwide network that includes global subsidiary offices, VARs and OEM channels.
The Valor Open Systems Alliance (OSA) program is for third-party software developers and CAD/CAM/EDA vendors who want to establish proven, high-level interfaces to the ODB++ data exchange format. More information about the company can be found at http://www.valor.com.
For more information please contact:
Valor Corporate
Cathryn Hage
Pentacom Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1242 525205
cathryn.hage@pentacomagency.com
Valor North America
Hileigh Murphy
Valor Computerized Systems, Inc.
Tel: +1 (949) 586 5969
hileigh_murphy@valor-us.com
Valor Europe
Sharon Graves
PentaCom Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1242 525205
sharon.graves@pentacomagency.com
Valor Far East
Ofer Shofman
Valor Computerized Systems
Tel: +(852) 2-731 6108
ofer@valor.com
DDE � EDA A/S
Svend Kamstrup Jakobsen
Tel: +45 2363 2222
skj@dde-eda.dk
