Released on = July 12, 2006, 1:00 am

Press Release Author = Alex Tikhonov

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine - Novarm Ltd.\'s latest version of
its DipTrace 1.23 PCB design software application package features a PCB Layout
module, a powerful auto-router, schematic capture and component/pattern editors
enabling board designers to develop their own component libraries.

Press Release Body = Besides being very simple to learn, which is quite an
accomplishment for an engineering software application, DipTrace has a very
intuitive user interface and many innovative features. For instance, a schematic can
be converted to a PCB with one mouse click. The board designer can instantly renew
the PCB from an updated version of the schematic and keep existing placement, routed
traces, board outline, mounting holes and other work. DipTrace has a high quality
automatic router, superior to many routers included in other PCB layout packages. It
can route a single layer (bottom side) and multilayer circuit boards, and there is
an option to autoroute a single layer board with jumper wires, if required. Smart
manual routing tools allow users to finalize the design and to get the results they
want in a blink of an eye. DipTrace has an accurate shape-based copper pour system
with different possible fill types and thermals to make plane layer or to reduce
manufacturing costs by minimizing the amount of etching solution. Another important
feature is Design Rule Check (DRC), the function that checks the clearance between
design objects, minimum size of tracks and drills, which ensures board accuracy. A
net connectivity check allows users to check all electrical connections and find all

broken nets and their isolated areas. A feature comparing a PCB to a schematic helps
detect possible design mistakes and correct them before prototyping. Output formats
are DXF, Gerber, N/C Drill and G-code. DipTrace allows users to import DXF files in
PCB Layout and Pattern Editor. Standard libraries contain 50.000+ components.

While the least expensive software to perform similar functions is likely to cost
thousands of US Dollars, the unlimited version of DipTrace is available for $695 (US
dollars), DipTrace Extended (2000 pins), DipTrace Standard (1000 pins) and DipTrace
Lite (500 pins) are available for $495 USD, $345 USD and $145 USD, respectively.
Also, there is completely free version available for students and hobbyists with 250
pins limit! Full-featured 30-Day trial and free version with 250 pins limit are
available at www.diptrace.com

DipTrace 1.23 is delivered at no charge on CD. It can also be downloaded at no
charge from the company\'s website.

Web Site = http://www.diptrace.com

Contact Details = Alex Tikhonov
DipTrace Team
atikhonov@diptrace.com
+1-810-637-47-64