SnapEDA Expands eCADstar Library Content

Zuken and SnapEDA, a provider of verified online electronic components, are announcing a new capability that provides eCADstar users direct access to SnapEDA’s online library.

Using eCADstar’s embedded internet access, printed circuit board (PCB) designers can search and download from SnapEDA’s library of electronic component models. The models include symbols, footprints and 3D models that can be placed directly into a PCB design. The streamlined download and place capability reportedly eliminates the time and effort required to create and verify the component library.

All component downloads from SnapEDA include a real-time quality report generated by SnapEDA’s patented verification technology. This feature is said to help eliminate costly prototype iterations. In addition to finding CAD symbols, footprints and 3D models, engineers will also be able to view datasheets and distributor stock levels and pricing.

Engineers accessing SnapEDA from eCADstar will also be able to use InstaPart to request parts that are unavailable for download. According to SnapEDA, InstaPart is the industry’s original symbol and footprint request service, and is used by the world’s largest OEMs for professional-grade CAD models within 24 hours. Alternatively, engineers can build symbols free of charge using SnapEDA’s computer-vision builder, InstaBuild.

“Zuken is an industry leader of rigorous and sophisticated PCB design tools. We’re thrilled to be able to add additional value to their platform with the SnapEDA experience, which will bring them millions of supplier-vetted CAD models and rigorous verification checks,” says Natasha Baker, founder and CEO of SnapEDA.

To start downloading SnapEDA CAD models, engineers can visit the Web Lookup Preferences section in eCADstar and select SnapEDA as their search engine of choice. The eCADstar library searcher is connected directly with SnapEDA.