RSI's eSight Design for Manufacturability Solution Lowers PCB Manufacturing and Implementation Costs

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb 12, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Router Solutions Incorporated, a recognized leader in software technology for printed circuit board design, manufacturing and testing, announces the release of eSight Design For Manufacturability (DFM) software, its latest productivity tool. With e-Sight DFM, PCB assemblers can minimize design revisions and rework, and head off potential manufacturing problems before they can occur. eSight can reduce time-to-manufacture and time-to-market by as much as 80%.

eSight DFM is a process that analyzes and optimizes ECAD data prior to manufacturing implementation. It evaluates the design for manufacturability and potential production yields, and provides a realistic up-front assessment of potential manufacturing problems. While providing an overview of the entire process, it primarily focuses on assembly and test, the most critical aspects of manufacturability.

eSight DFM reads the ECAD files and applies expert, rules-driven tests for a thorough analysis of the printed circuit assembly process. It assesses and tests critical relationships (for example, solder mask impingement) to optimize test probe access. eSight provides user-defined test parameters that allow definition of keep-out areas. With the eSight Explorer tool, DFM results can be viewed collaboratively, allowing users to share comments and recommendations, and close the loop on design changes.

System architecture is comprised of four major elements: RSI's proprietary CAMCAD, an engine that reads and utilizes ECAD data; eSight Scripter, a module for creating user-defined tests; eSight Runner for executing the scripts; and eSight Explorer for exploring results.

Electronic images and a free brochure are available upon request. About RSI

Router Solutions Incorporated, with headquarters in Newport Beach, California, develops, markets and supports software technology for ECAD translation, data preparation, data analysis and collaborative viewing for the printed circuit design, manufacturing and test environments. By utilizing RSI applications, our customers receive the benefits of faster and more accurate workflow, resulting in substantial cost savings. RSI solutions include shop floor product-data management tools, data preparation and analysis tools, graphics management tools, data viewing and PCB data translation tools.

CONTACT: Router Solutions Incorporated

Jay Boyd, 949/737-4567

V.P. Sales and Marketing

fax: 949/737-4568

e-mail: sales@rsi.com

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