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With this one tool, you can create masks and automatically generate 3D solid models for finite element analysis
Our customers tell us that CoventorWare DESIGNER™ provides the most intuitive, fastest way to generate 3D models of their MEMS designs, starting from 2D layout. But DESIGNER offers a lot more than just 3D model generation; it includes a full-featured layout editor, foundry access kits, 2D and 3D import/export capabilities, automatic mesh generators, and a library of 3D models of standard MEMS packages. DESIGNER is tightly integrated with ARCHITECT and ANALYZER, but can also be used as a stand-alone front end to 3rd-party FEA tools.
With DESIGNER, you can:
- conveniently specify your process sequence and materials in one place for subsequent use in all CoventorWare modules
- create 2D layouts of your MEMS design that include true (not segmented) arcs and curves – essential for efficient finite element analysis
- import and export layouts in widely used formats such as GDSII and DXF
- perform MEMS-specific design rule checks on your layouts
- automatically generate 3D solid models from 2D layouts
- quickly prepare solid models for meshing, and automatically generate efficient meshes for high-aspect ratio MEMS structures, view meshes, and do mesh quality checks
- import and export solid models in widely used CAD formats
- model the foundry process that will be used to fabricate your MEMS design
- jump start your design by choosing from among the included Foundry Access Kits for more than 10 standard MEMS fabrication processes
- investigate the impact of alternative foundries or changes in the processing sequence
- quickly investigate packaging options by accessing a library of 3D models of standard MEMS packages
Foundry Access Kits include a process sequence, material properties, a layout template with all necessary layers, and design rule checks (DRCs). MEMS foundries can use DESIGNER to create their own access kits, or partner with Coventor to distribute their access kit to Coventor’s worldwide customer base.
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| DESIGNER consists of four integrated functional modules: a Process Editor; a Material Property Database; a Layout Editor; and a Preprocessor. |
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The full-featured Layout Editor supports a variety of import and export formats, including GDSII, DXF and CIF. |
| The Process Editor and Material Property database capture all information needed to model the fabrication process and work with ARCHITECT and ANALYZER as well, eliminating the need to manually re-enter information in different tools. |
| The Preprocessor is a flexible 3D viewer that provides an intuitive, easy way to prepare solid models for finite element analysis in ANALYZER or 3rd-party FEA tools |
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