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On-Line ExampleODB++ PCB import
odb_on_line.zip
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On-Line ExampleFile->Open, choose ODB++ Database (*.tgz, *.zip, *.xml)
from file extention list
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PCB import dialog: Log file
Appearance of dialog box after file opening: input files are read in and data are transformed into CST PCB layout database (ldb)
Conversion of input data is only done once, CST PCB database file will be automatically invoked.
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PCB import dialog: Stackup
Stack-up length unit.
All columns are editable
Stack-up information can besaved or loaded
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PCB import dialog: Stackup
Permittivity values need to be defined, the default value could be wrong
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PCB import dialog: Stackup
The Stackup thickness is directly imported only when using:
MGC Expedition ASCII import
Zuken CR-5000 ASCII import
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PCB import dialog: Components & Parts
A part is characterized by the following information:
part number
pin list
electromagnetic model
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PCB import dialog: Components & Parts
Load / Save parts specifications independently of layout
Import components
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Model color code:
part will be imported into MWS
part specifications incomplete
model not supported by MWS
model not supported by MWS
PCB import dialog: Components & Parts
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PCB import dialog: Components & Parts
Change EM model of given part, currently supported: lumped element
RLC parallel/serial
Diode
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PCB import dialog: Components & Parts
“Height" above mount layer
connected to mount layer bywires of given “Diameter“
if Height=0, Diameter=0 allowed
RLC editor works as in CST MWS
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CST MICROWAVE STUDIO (R) 2008 view
Lumped element
Height
Length
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PCB import dialog: Geometry Parameters
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PCB import dialog: Geometry Parameters
Define the unit in CST MWS model
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PCB import dialog: Geometry Parameters
Reference length for hexahedral mesh settings: increase it for coarser mesh
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PCB import dialog: Geometry Parameters
Healing / cleaning tolerance
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PCB import dialog: Geometry Parameters
Min. hole area (mult. of Tolerance^2): smaller holes will be removed during cleaning
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PCB import dialog: Geometry Parameters
Segmentation step for circles in degrees (none if zero).
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PCB import dialog: Layout viewer
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PCB import dialog: Layout viewer
Layout visibility
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PCB import dialog: Layout viewer
Highlight Nets
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PCB import dialog: Layout viewer
Area SelectionRight mouse click
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PCB import dialog: Port Definition
Right mouse click
Vertical port: from trace to plane
Horizontal port: from trace to trace
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PCB import dialog: Layout viewer
Press Finish to import
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PCB import dialog: Layout viewer
Press Done to open CST MWS model
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CST MICROWAVE STUDIO(R) 2008 view
A progress bar will be shown during the import
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CST MICROWAVE STUDIO(R) 2008 view
Discrete ports
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CST MICROWAVE STUDIO(R) 2008 view
Define the frequency range (e.g. 0 – 1GHz)
Mesh setting for layers, traces and vias
Press T! To start the simulation
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CST MICROWAVE STUDIO(R) 2008 view
Define the frequency range (e.g. 0 – 1GHz)
Mesh setting for layers, traces and vias
Press F! To start the simulation
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CST STUDIO SUITE™ 2008EDA Link – PCB import
Stack-up editing
Ports definition on 2D layout viewer
Component and parts import
Area selection
Fully automatic cleaning and healing procedure
Automatic mesh settings for hex and tet-mesh
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CST STUDIO SUITE™ 2008EDA Link
Where to find more information...
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