Altium and Atmel Collaborate to Deliver Component Content Online
22.05.12
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Altium , developer of next-generation electronics design software and services, announces that a new range of online component libraries for Atmel® devices, including its AVR® and ARM® microcontrollers, is now available through the AltiumLive online content system. AltiumLive delivers board-level component models and corresponding supply chain information, such as real-time price and availability data from distributors and vendors including Digi-Key, Arrow and Farnell, directly to designers using Altium's electronics design software, Altium Designer 10 .
Developed in close cooperation with Atmel, the new and updated collection of information about high-quality AVR and ARM microcontrollers adds to the extensive range of Atmel design content already available through AltiumLive.
A component model hosted in AltiumLive includes the schematic symbol, PCB footprint and a detailed 3D model for 3D mechanical integration during the PCB design process. Corresponding component price and availability data is drawn directly from vendor and supplier web services. AltiumLive also provides access to a host of design-related content including training and design tips videos, reference designs and a large range of documentation resources.
Source: Sacramento Bee