
These could be used for example for power and ground current-carrying requirements. Different via types can be assigned to each interconnect. Net classes and groups of connections can be constrained to route on specific layers (impedance control) and use different rules for each of the layers. The autorouter combines the rules of all design objects based on their precedence in the hierarchy. Each interconnect object can have its own minimum clearance and wiring constraints. TCL Scriptable routing strategy (DO file)ĮLECTRA is driven by DFM and high speed layout rules.

AutoRouting by polygonal keep-in fences.Split/full power and ground plane support.Via size and use_layer rule by net class.Wiring and Clearance rule by layer, net intra-classes and inter-classes.ELECTRA is designed to plug into an existing PCB CAD system environment that supports DSN file format such as Altium, Pulsonix, CADInt, TargetPCB, DipTrace, SeeTrax, Eagle and other popular PCB CAD systems. Routing results are saved into standard route file format (RTE) or session file (SES). ELECTRA provides immediate feedback on the routing progress and conflict reduction rate.ĮLECTRA supports industry standard format by reading design file (SPECCTRA DSN). An adaptive routing algorithm is the only proven approach to reach high completion rate on today’s complex PCBs. In contrast with traditional gridded maze autorouters, a shape-based approach allows for more efficient use of routing area and is better suited to handle complex design rule requirements of high density SMD or through-hole boards, and achieve the highest route completion rates.ĮLECTRA uses an effective multi-pass cost-based conflict reduction algorithm to find a routing solution, adapting to the natural flow of the nets.

ELECTRA is a new generation of Shape-Based Autorouting software for PC boards.
