Paragon Software, Inc. - Frequently Asked Questions - CAD translation software and test programs for Flying Probe Testers

How long will it be before we have a test program for our Takaya Tester?

Our typical quick turn is less than 24 hours from the time we receive the CAD data and purchase order number.

What about warranty and post-warranty support?

Our warranty period is 12 months and the warranty may be extended on an annual basis for a nominal fee. Software upgrades are available at no additional charge during the warranty period as they become available.

How much does your software and service cost?

We will be pleased to provide a formal quotation and a demonstration test program based upon the specific CAD data in use at your facility.

What CAD files are required?

PADS2000
*.ASC - Full "PADS ASCII Out File"
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials

MENTOR
*.NEU - "Mentor Neutral File"
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials (optional)

CADENCE/ALLEGRO
*.EXT - "Cadence Extract File" (Preferred)
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials
- or -
*.LOG - "Test Prep Log File"
*.SPN - "Symbol Pin Report File"
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials

For an extract file, the following script will extract the required fields:

CONNECTIVITY

REFDES
PIN_NUMBER
PIN_X
PIN_Y
START_LAYER_NAME
END_LAYER_NAME
VIA_X
VIA_Y
NET_NAME
COMP_VALUE
TEST_POINT
COMP_PART_NUMBER

END

VISULA
*NET.RIN - "Visula Layout Design File"
*TPN.LOC - "Visula Net Testability Checker Report File"
HPT.BRD - "HP3070 Board Configuration File"
*HPT.LOC - "HP3070 Physical Description File"

PCAD
*.PDF - "PDIF-OUT VERSION 5.02 File or later version"
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials

ACCEL
*.PCB file in TEXT format.
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials

SCI-CARDS
*.ICT - "SCI-CARDS Master Report File"
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials File

PROTEL
*.PCB - "PCB FILE 6 VERSION 2.70" File. (or version 2.80)
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials File
Note: for Protel V3.0 export the CAD file in V2.8 format.

VALID
*.CKT - "VLS 5.0 GR2272 Circuit Description File"
*.TPF - "VLS 5.0 TPF Test Point File"

- or -

*.SPN - "Symbol Pin Report File"
*.LOG - "Test Prep Log File"
*.NET - "(NETLIST)" File
*.PLC - "Component Placement File"

GENCAD
*.TXT - Standard GENCAD file.
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials File

VeriBest

ATE.TXT
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials

- or -

Standard GENCAD.CAD file with a soft copy of the BOM.

UNICAD
*.CBD - Netlist Report
*.RBO - Stocklist Report (Bill of Materials File)
*.XYZ - Device Pin X/Y and Mounting Information

ORCAD

Cross Reference Report
VIAs Report
Through Hole Reports (Top and Bottom)
SMT Reports (Top and Bottom)
Test Points Report
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials

- or -

Standard GENCAD.CAD file with a soft copy of the BOM.

GERBER FILES
An IPCD356 Bare Board Test File
Soft Copy of the Bill of Materials
Test Point File (if available)