The SpinCircuit symbols incorporate a wealth of information, including logical and physical pin association, part definitions, packaging information, and graphical representations. For every component available within the SpinCircuit database, there is an XML symbol associated with it. These symbols are ready to use, unlike other offerings that require engineers to complete the symbol generation. Designers can now convert the SpinCircuit XML symbols to the native formats of all these EDA tools. They can also convert the symbols to the formats of any EDA tools for which companies or individuals have created their own XML translators.
Interoperability is now a requirement.
We are pleased that SpinCircuit has also adopted EdaXML as the basis of its new symbols. Because our symbols are based on the EdaXML specification, designers can use them independent of the type of software they are using, which will help facilitate the design process. We are excited to make these XML symbols available free of charge to the world's PCB designers. The SpinCircuit symbols continue to deliver on the promise of standardizing part libraries across platforms, a shared goal of Cadence and all customer-centric EDA companies. This new virtual supply chain encompasses the engineering desktop, component suppliers, and product manufacturers - linked together as never before.