eCADSTAR 2025 advances PCB design with smarter workflows and enhanced manufacturing integration.
Zuken has released eCADSTAR 2025, the latest version of its PCB design software. The update includes new features aimed at streamlining design workflows, improving high-speed and signal integrity performance, and supporting collaboration between engineering and manufacturing teams.
eCADSTAR 2025 introduces updates across the design process, including support for multiple library paths in library management, improved schematic documentation, and increased accuracy in high-speed design. Manufacturing collaboration is supported through expanded variant exports and batch processing of outputs. The batch feature allows automatic generation of manufacturing files—such as Gerber, ODB++, drill files, BOMs, and MCAD files—reducing manual steps and helping maintain consistency.
eCADSTAR is available in permanent and time-based licensing options in a broad range of configurations to fit individual needs. The new release is available from April 30.
Key Enhancements in eCADSTAR 2025
Multiple Library Paths Support
Designers can now configure three library paths – master/central, local/prototype, and customer/project – allowing them to quickly add new parts from online sources to the local/prototype design without waiting for librarian approval.
Enhanced schematic documentation
Users can directly integrate BMP, GIF, and PNG images into schematics, simplifying the inclusion of company logos and reference images.
High-speed design improvements
A new pin-length support feature allows for precise signal timing adjustments by defining pin lengths at the part or pin level, improving routing accuracy and signal integrity.
Improved collaboration with manufacturing
Expanded support for design variants in STEP, IDF, and IDX export ensures accurate 3D representation of multiple configurations.
Automated batch processing
Streamlining handover to manufacturing by generating all necessary outputs—including Gerber files, ODB++, drill files, and BOMs—in a single step, while efficiently managing multiple design variants with consistency and accuracy.
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