SmartDFM
The fastest and easiest way to detect manufacturing errors in customer-supplied PCB designs and convert them into panelization-ready files.
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Organize Layers
Say goodbye to the headache of deciphering complex customer-supplied data! We know how challenging it can be when layer names are anything but intuitive and data arrives in disorienting sequences. That's where SmartDFM shines.
This powerful tool transforms chaotic inputs into perfectly organized, understandable designs. Simply run your data through SmartDFM, and watch as each layer is not only identified but also intelligently reordered and renamed, making even the most intricate designs crystal clear. Imagine raw, confusing data instantly becoming a logical, easy-to-interpret layout.
With SmartDFM, your data will always be presented in a consistent, logical flow—mirroring the actual PCB construction process. This intuitive organization doesn't just simplify visual interpretation; it also dramatically streamlines subsequent processing through automation scripts, as every layer is now clearly and reliably identified.
Embrace effortless data clarity and boost your workflow efficiency with SmartDFM!
Set Up Drill Data
Have a complex job with lots of blind and buried via layers? No problem ... SmartDFM makes it easy to set these jobs up.
Simply choose the start layer, the end layer and the layer containing the drill data for each blind and buried layer pair. SmartDFM will automatically create a visual representation of the drill stack up. Note that the layers in the CAM editor will automatically be renamed to make netlist extraction a snap!
Verify PCB Outline
SmartDFM automatically detects and repairs outline issues - merging segments, removing duplicates, and closing gaps – to deliver a clean, production-ready result.
For designers, this means catching outline problems early in the process, reducing costly back-and-forth with manufacturers and helping ensure the design is ready for production without delays.
Fabricators benefit from receiving accurate and standardized outline data, which streamlines panelization, reduces manual intervention, and accelerates the manufacturing workflow.
For assemblers, a clean and precise board outline ensures proper fiducial alignment and reliable part placement, helping prevent costly errors during the assembly process.
Clip Data To PCB Outline
We frequently see data located outside of the PCB outline... or too close to the edge of the outline.
The PCB Analyzer will check each of your layers and will automatically clip elements to within the specified margin from the PCB outline. You can review each layer before committing to the deletion.
Convert Negative Layers To Positive
Sometimes, we see negative data layers that have copper located outside of the PCB outline. This would create problems if we want to step and repeat a design with negative layer data.
The PCB Analyzer will automatically convert the negative layers to positive layers with an equivalent geometry. No more data outside the PCB outline!
Perform Custom DFM Rule Checks
The PCB Analyzer will perform DFM checks to ensure the design is ready for manufacture. Use one of our predefined DFM Rule Sets or create and save your own custom DFM Rule Set. After running the DFM Rule checks, rules with problems get a "Show" button.
You can quickly navigate errors. Use the navigation controls to cycle through the errors. Make corrections using the CAM editor and rerun the DFM Checks until all problems are solved.
Automatically Clip Silk Screen Data
One of the DFM Rule checks allows you to set a silk screen clipping margin. The PCB Analyzer will use the value you specify to automatically clip both top and bottom silk screen layers.
Extract IPC-356 And F04 Netlist
The PCB Analyzer automatically configures your layer numbering so that you can quickly extract a netlist. You can extract both an IPC-356 industry standard netlist and a PentaLogix F04 format netlist that includes trace information. This makes it easy to navigate the netlist across multiple layers.
