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"START" is a heterogeneous integration EDA tool that supports wiring design for a wide variety of electronic devices in different manufacturing environments. It is equipped with features specialized for the design of three-dimensional laminated structures, contributing to the high efficiency of various design tasks from conceptual design to manufacturing. It can handle LSI, PKG, and Co-Packaged Optics on a single sheet, allowing for seamless design, editing, and reuse design modeling. 【Features】 ■ Seamless design and editing across multiple layers such as Chip, PKG, CPO, FPC, and PWB ■ Equipped with features specialized for the design of three-dimensional laminated structures ■ In addition to manual operations via a command menu, automation through programming functions allows for unique time savings for users ■ Unlimited layer configuration and library registration *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Development support tools (ICE, emulators, debuggers, etc.)

The importance of packaging, which is the latter stage of semiconductor manufacturing, is gaining attention. The advanced implementation technology can handle LSI, PKG, and optoelectronics—Co-Packaged Optics—on a single sheet, and the original 'START' from First Co., Ltd. enables seamless open database modeling for "design/edit/reuse design." This marks the dawn of the heterogeneous integration era. Chiplet SOC, multi-chip modules, 3D IC, and optoelectronic fusion CPO design/edit/reuse design/modeling can all be managed on a single database, allowing for unlimited handling of all components to accommodate heterogeneous modules that require many layers. It is equipped with a dedicated programming language that enables the development of customized tools that consolidate unique technologies, achieving unified operations from development design to manufacturing design, coupled analysis modeling, and direct control of manufacturing equipment integration. *For product details, please check the "PDF Download" below.*

• Other CAD related software

The CAD/CAM integrated software 'START', capable of programming, is a design tool specialized for the design of next-generation electronic devices. It integrates functions related to new design, editing inspection, manufacturing collaboration, and unique construction into one. By utilizing an open database, it allows for seamless design of PWBs, FPCs, PKGs, etc., contributing to improved operational efficiency. Equipped with a dedicated programming language, it enables users to customize uniquely. Various analysis models can be managed with a single data set. 【Features】 ■ Integration of multiple CAD and CAM software into one ■ Can be utilized as a "hub" connecting systems with an open database ■ Easy unique customization with a dedicated programming language ■ Supports heterogeneous systems requiring many layers, allowing for free 3D configuration ■ Can be used as a common platform for multi-physics (coupled analysis) models *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us as well.

• Other CAD

[START] is a software that serves as a "CAM tool capable of design," an "I/F tool for consolidating different formats," a "fusion tool for 2D/3D," and a "tool that combines manual operation with programming execution," all in one, offering excellent cost performance that can accommodate various industries and products. Other special features: ■ Circuit diagram creation ■ Resistance value measurement ■ Bwire batch editing/3D DRC ■ Special correction ■ Image editing ■ Reverse engineering ■ Pre-simulation calculations ■ ODB input/output ■ Cutting plotter direct output ■ Various simulation I/F ■ DEMITASNX with back annotation I/F *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

◆Suitable for the development of new structures: 3D connection design/dielectric design Tapered drills, square hole drills, multi-drills, Bwier, Cwier ◆3D data will be linked for mechanical systems and thermal stress systems. Supports Boolean processing and material-specific group attributes. ◆Examples of new product/manufacturing support Consideration of manufacturing optical objects, fusion design of optical wiring and electrical wiring... optical electronics Synthesis arrangement of heterogeneous LSIs with different thicknesses... minimal fab *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

Three-dimensional accumulation / heterogeneous mixed pathfinding is possible. [START] is a two-dimensional software focused on manufacturing data output, yet it supports three-dimensional data with the uniquely developed START 3DViewer. With the functionality of this layered three-dimensional structure, it is possible to synthesize and connect different modules. Additionally, the placement of 3D objects specialized for three-dimensional structural design is also possible. The following accumulation inspection functions are available: ■ Consolidate data from different manufacturing sources into one, and perform connection/interference checks. ■ Connection route detection and output of inter-module connection netlists. ■ Three-dimensional DRC and three-dimensional interference checks for wire bonding. *For more details, please refer to the catalog available for download in the section below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

The CAD/CAM integration tool [START] is equipped with programming capabilities, allowing for the creation and editing of data. It emphasizes user customization through menu customization, layer configuration, and the free registration of base libraries, enhancing usability and versatility. The SeF programming (START EXECUTE FORMAT) feature includes: - A fully developed programming language that allows for easy creation of detection functions at a basic level, as well as advanced editing processes for placement data. - A programming language that enables the description of all diverse placement objects using object members, specifically designed for wiring design, making it accessible for anyone to create. ◆ Provision of one-point custom functions Simple extension features are supported through the provision of custom programs as needed. ◆ Programming training/support is also provided. Additionally, we accept requests for the creation of advanced extension programs separately. ◆ Examples of complex automation construction: Data input & check & results: output read conversion/DRC/drawing output Metal mask data editing: data investigation/data conversion/result output *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

◆ You can add your own inspection rules in a timely manner. (SeF programming feature) ◆ You can establish data transfer with new manufacturing equipment. You can create/output an output format that conforms to new manufacturing methods. ◆ Examples of CAM-type automation construction Panel automation system... Automate based on the user's manufacturing rules. Wafer layout system... Bulk creation of data specified by an Excel sheet. Bulk creation of manufacturing drawings... Bulk creation of a complete set of drawings for subsequent processes. *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

With the evolution of manufacturing equipment, we can implement unique inspections and edits. We can configure unlimited nesting using virtual single-item data. We can also support the output of mask data other than patterns, output necessary text lists, and construct new format outputs. Automation is also possible. We are equipped with the necessary functions for CAM editing. ■ External data input... Smoothly incorporate external design data ■ Manufacturing rule check... MRC for manufacturing can be performed (custom rules are also acceptable) ■ Pattern editing function... Functions for editing after MRC are available ■ Panel/assembly board editing... Sheet data can be created from single-item data ■ Correction editing... Basic pattern correction functions are available (custom rules are also acceptable) ■ Drawing creation... Approvals, deliveries, product drawings, etc., can be created using data ■ Process design function... Manufacturing processes across multiple stages can be managed centrally ■ Custom processing... Editing/inspection can be added with unique know-how *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

From single-sided boards to high multilayer boards, configurations can be made without restrictions on layers or libraries. You can set up highly flexible layer structures with combinations of conductors and dielectrics. There is also a mode that can recognize pattern connections through three-dimensional contacts between layers, and various three-dimensional wiring options such as custom vias and bonding wires are equipped. A variety of placement objects can be used. - To accommodate a wide range of devices, a basic library that allows free registration and unique placement objects are provided. - A unique group of wire types: wide/narrow wires, filled solid (hierarchical settings), cut-out, inverted solid, taper lines, dotted/dashed lines, Bwire/Cwire (between layers). - 3D pad objects: pads set in three dimensions can be placed on wiring layers and output as 3D data (usable for IC leads and optical vias, etc.). ◆ The format of the SAVE data database (SSF) is published. Not only can you operate through the command menu, but you can also create the desired layer configuration and pattern shape simply by describing the specified format. *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download below "PDF Download."

• 2D CAD Electrical

You can consolidate device data from different manufacturing processes onto the same sheet. Devices with significantly different unit systems can also be synthesized. You can smoothly import and match different data components (such as polygon patterns, width lines, custom pads, etc.). This can be utilized for collaboration between LSI chips, packages, and boards. ■ You can synthesize heterogeneous device data to check for interference and connections. ⇒ An M-netlist (connection network of the entire synthesized module) can be output. ■ You can design, edit, and inspect on the same data from nano/micron wiring to millimeter/meter range. Additionally, there are the following use cases: ◆ It can also be used as a support tool for wiring patterns in semiconductor systems. ⇒ RDL wiring/TEG evaluation patterns ◆ Input and output of general-purpose mechanical drawings (DXF) is also possible. ◆ Examples of composite module adoption: 3D image sensor module (ASET) Ultra-wide bus memory 3D-SiP (ASET) Optical electronics packaging system technology development (PETRA) *For more details, please refer to the catalog available for download below.

• 2D CAD Electrical

The CAD/CAM integration software [START], capable of programming, is an original design tool from First Corporation specialized for next-generation electronic device manufacturing. It is an all-in-one software that consolidates functions related to new design, editing inspection, manufacturing collaboration, and custom construction, delivering high cost performance. The main features are as follows: ■ No need to upgrade to higher models. Continued maintenance contracts support new models. ■ More than four updates a year, with individual programs providing ongoing user support. ■ A combination of command operations and programming execution achieves revolutionary work efficiency. ■ Layered three-dimensional settings allow for wiring designs that integrate 2D and 3D. *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download in the "PDF Download" section below.

• 2D CAD Electrical

Command functions for CAD design analysis, model creation with attribute restoration. One-point analysis through programming (pre-simulation) before full-scale simulation. Direct interface integration with EDA tools.

• 2D CAD Electrical
• Modeler
• simulator

Rule parameter specification is managed in an Excel sheet. [START] On this, individual or bulk checks are executed with the rule parameters. Each DRC result is displayed on the layer, and output can be generated in the form of a list of results or image files. We also provide support for building, such as adding check items.

• 2D CAD Electrical
• 2D CAM
• 3D CAD

Supports waveguide layer configurations such as clad/core layers. Allows mixed design of optical waveguide wiring and electrical wiring (compatible with nano to millimeter wiring). Recognizes electrical connections for LSI chips, silicon photonics interposers, and hybrid circuit boards.

• 2D CAD Electrical
• Other CAD
• Modeler

Supports component mounting inside the substrate and uniquely customizes the automation of dielectric structures. Synthesizes components and other substrates as [modules], creating unlimited mask data for structural bodies required for manufacturing, outputs special shapes and dielectric forms in 3D, and can be used as simulation data.

• 2D CAD Electrical
• 2D CAM
• 3D CAD

Input of Gerber/DXF/ODB++/GDS2/DSN/BMP/STL Output of Gerber/DXF/ODB++/GDS2/IDF/AIF/BMP/ANF/XFL/LAY is possible, and the input data can be edited and output as data suitable for manufacturing or simulation. Device data from different manufacturing processes can be consolidated onto the same sheet, and devices with significantly different unit systems can also be synthesized. Differences in data components (such as polygon patterns, line widths, custom pads, etc.) can be smoothly imported and matched.

• Data conversion software
• 2D CAD Electrical
• 2D CAM

It is equipped with programming capabilities, enabling the creation and editing of data that has no precedent until now. Additionally, by emphasizing user customization through menu customization, layer configuration, and free registration of base libraries, it enhances operability and versatility. It allows for the integration of unique technologies into software, such as the construction of DRC systems, design environment setup, special corrections, fully automated drawing creation, metal mask data creation, and device interfaces. ◆ What is the SeF programming function (START EXECUTE FORMAT)? It is a fully-fledged programming language developed independently, capable of everything from easily creating detection functions at a basic level to advanced editing processes of placement data. It allows for the description of all diverse placement objects using object members, making it a programming language that anyone can create, specifically tailored for wiring design.

• 2D CAD Electrical
• 2D CAM
• Modeler

We maximally support the manufacturing process of electronic devices with CAM functions that utilize electrical connections and 3D settings. It is possible to add unique rules for smooth incorporation of external design data/manufacturing, editing after MRC/MRC, editing of panel layouts and assembly boards, correction functions that allow for the addition of unique rules, and the creation of approval, delivery, and product drawings with centralized data. We are equipped with necessary functions for centralized management of multi-step manufacturing processes and CAM editing required for interfacing with equipment.

• 2D CAM
• 2D CAD Electrical
• Data conversion software

It supports wiring design for a wide variety of electronic devices with different manufacturing environments and is equipped with features specialized for the design of three-dimensional laminated structures. It achieves high efficiency in all design tasks from conceptual design to manufacturing. The layer configuration and library registration that influence the tool's performance are unlimited, allowing for the creation of unique designs compatible with next-generation electronic devices. In addition to manual operations via a command menu, automation through programming functions enables users to achieve their own time savings and quality improvements. It is equipped with functions to design various electronic devices such as rigid boards, flexible boards, Si interposers, RDL wiring, package design (BGA/CSP/FOWLP/POP/TSV), panel modules (FPD/LCD/PDP/EL), and optical modules.

• 2D CAD Electrical
• 2D CAM
• Data conversion software

The CAD/CAM integrated software [START], which can perform programming, is an original design tool from First Corporation specialized for next-generation electronic device manufacturing. It is an all-in-one software that consolidates functions related to new design, editing inspection, manufacturing collaboration, and unique construction, delivering high cost performance.

• 2D CAD Electrical

This document introduces an overview of "START," an original design tool specifically developed in Japan for manufacturing electronic devices that can be used in a Windows environment. It includes "CAE (analysis tools)," "START all-in-one flow," "integration map," and more. Please take a moment to read it. 【Function Overview】 ■ Creation of manufacturing data for TEG implementation evaluation boards ■ 3D wiring & check mold injection deflection reverse correction with Wybon ■ Open database & programming language implementation ■ 3D review using a free viewer *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Electrical

This document introduces the touch panel module 3D implementation design/process design of the CAD/CAM integration programming tool 'START'. It enables integrated workflow and centralized management from circuit design/board design/3D structuring/analysis models/manufacturing design/editing/inspection to the output of drawings for factories and customer mechanism verification drawings. Additionally, practical examples of panel design are also included. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (partial)] ■ FPD design/process design tools ■ Direct interface to suitable 3D analysis model Q3D ■ Three-dimensional integration connection checks of various separately designed data ■ Touch panel design/process design tools ■ User customization examples *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Electrical

This document introduces the features of the CAD/CAM integration programming tool "START," covering flexible circuit board design to manufacturing design. It includes "high-layer FPC design/manufacturing design/editing/3D wiring connection checks," as well as "functions required for single-sided flexible design and supplied data editing processes," and "three-dimensional integrated structures of conductors and dielectrics from FPC design." Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ High-layer FPC design/manufacturing design/editing/3D wiring connection checks ■ Functions required for single-sided flexible design and supplied data editing processes ■ Three-dimensional integrated structures of conductors and dielectrics from FPC design ■ Data cleaning ■ Layer configuration settings *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Construction

This document introduces the features of the CAD/CAM integration programming tool 'START'. It includes the significant user benefits of the database publication "SSF" and the dedicated programming language "SeF," as well as an introduction to the offset correction function and the automatic creation of dot patterns for empty spaces. Additionally, it also covers the automation of Boolean processing. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Database publication "SSF" START STACK FORMAT ■ GND connection distance check for conductive films SeF custom ■ Introduction to the offset correction function ■ Introduction to the intelligent line reinforcement function ■ Automatic creation of dot patterns for empty spaces *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Electrical

This document introduces efforts towards a co-design platform for three-dimensional implementation module technology that stacks various devices with different manufacturing processes, such as chips, resin packages, and printed circuit boards, on a single data set, including mutual connection verification and visualization. It includes topics such as "Integrated visualization environment for power supply systems from the chip perspective," "Modeling of parasitic coupling between package and printed circuit board," and "Integrated connection verification of ultra-wide bus 3D-SiP." Please take a moment to read it. [Contents (partial)] ■ Introduction to Co-design ■ Case studies on integrated analysis of chip, package, and board ■ Integrated connection verification and analysis of ultra-wide bus 3D-SiP ■ 3D visualization and integrated verification of power circuits *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Electrical

This document introduces the features of the CAD/CAM integrated programming tool "START." In the construction of the Co-packaged Optics Design environment, we cover important items such as the utilization and customization of "START," the establishment of design flows, and the development of design environments compatible with optical waveguides. Additionally, we also introduce the main functions of 3D module design. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (partial)] ■ Construction of Co-packaged Optics Design environment ■ Design functions required for Co-packaged Optics Design ■ Verification of connection pattern wiring between chips and BGA through 3D structuring ■ Introduction of START case studies… GDS editing/wiring/3D inspection/analysis models ■ Introduction of minimal fab sample data *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Electrical

"START" is a design software that integrates "CAD/CAM," "2D/3D," and "manual/programming," developed and sold since 1991. It is usable in a Windows environment and is equipped with features specialized for the design of various electronic devices, achieving high efficiency in all design tasks from concept to detail. Additionally, it provides an environment that is easy for users to customize, such as through the publication of databases and dedicated programming languages, supporting the development of unique technical know-how. 【Three Major Features】 ■ Fusion of 2D and 3D ■ Fusion of manual operation and programming ■ Fusion of design and editing *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• 2D CAD Electrical