BARNARD MICROSYSTEMS LIMITED

enabling you to create  a better design...

   
   
Home / circuit design software / wavemaker
 

 

 
Home | introduction | circuit design software | unmanned air systems | contact | what's new | site info
 
 
   

circuit design software

wavemaker 
waveform 
download 
application notes 
software support 
software agreements 
 

WaveMaker LAYOUT

device and circuit layout software

WaveMaker LAYOUT will  enable you to create  the layout of:

  • single and multi-layer printed circuit board metallisation patterns
  • semiconductor devices, such as laser and photodiodes
  • integrated optics elements
  • GaAs and Si monolithic microwave integrated circuits
  • test fixtures
 

 

 

 

 

 

WaveMaker LAYOUT

The software runs on a Personal Computer, under Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and Vista  and supports the import and export of layout data, in the following formats:

AutoCAD DXF revisions 12 and 14

 

for documentation

Calma GDS II Stream

 

for device and IC layouts

Gerber (not RS 273)

 

for PCB layouts

HPGL

 

for documentation

WaveMaker Layout features:

  • xlock points entered to the grid, or, to an angle relative to the last point
  • define structures 1 nm wide, 1 meter long, or, anything in between
  • locate patterns on any or several of the 64 layers available
  • rotate, or, flip selected shapes at any angle (e.g. 1.2345 degrees)
  • delete, copy, or, array selected objects (paths, polygons and cells)
  • polygon merge, slice, cutout and oversize (as in over/under expose)

  • drag selected shapes: on dropping them, have them snap into place
  • generate array auto-numbering (e.g. for chip numbering)
  • hop from cell to cell, creating designs with up to 20 hierarchy levels
  • clip together structures, to create an integrated optics circuit layout
  • view the last 300 commands and system messages
  • UNDO the effects of the previous command (not all commands)
  • get help on commands using the hypertext help system
  • display the co-ordinates of selected polygons

  • set the Y/X viewing aspect ratio from
  • ... with the option of having different values in the X and Y direction 0.001 to 1000.0
  • define the functions associated with the mouse and F keys
  • snap to nearest point on nearest line, to vertex or line centre
  • ... with the option of going down cell hierarchy or not

  • toggle between full screen and split screen representation
  • ... with each screen being in either graphics, or, text display mode
  • define layer colours, names, fill styles and display status (ON or OFF)
  • save the current system configuration for re-use at a later date
  • access a text file editor, capable of editing two files side by side

  • run user defined files, containing WaveMaker command sequences
  • add user-defined functions in interpreted BASIC
  • re-arrange the location of commands within menus to suit you
  • create raster scan Gerber output simulate Gerber exposure
  • export drilling information, in the Excellon format
  • export data in the Encapsulated Postscript (EPS) format

  • create a laser plot to the resolution of the laser printer
  • import and export data in HP-GL, DXF, IGES, Gerber, GDS II formats
  • simulate Gerber photo-tool exposure
  • switch window display to monochrome mode, prior to screen capture
  • remove the menus and define the window caption

© Barnard Microsystems Limited 2006 - 2008