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Mentor 4 is a software suite of user-friendly, out-of-the-box tools to assist in designing and manufacturing electronic products. 474.81 is the current version and includes:
1. Automation of the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design processes - including new wizards, libraries, and rule checking to quickly create the board layout.
2. Automated rules-checking, error-checking and conflict-resolution for complex systems - for faster prototyping and development.
3. Advanced electrical design features for rapid design iterations, such as dynamic and adaptable PCB layout wizards, and ColorCode — a color-coding system of electrical components to quickly identify and avoid design mistakes.
4. Latest capabilities in printed circuit board manufacturing delivered with a library of over 1,000 land patterns for supported components.
5. Direct DRC/DFM (Design Rules Check/Design for Manufacturing) connectivity with mentor’s FabLink online community.
6. Advanced user-customizable testing and calibration of electronic assemblies, including physical and digital testing.
7. Multi-board system design capabilities through a single user interface.
8. Automated board staking tools for supporting a variety of design configurations.