Introducing START

[START] is a design software that combines [CAD / CAM], [2D / 3D], and [manual operation / programming] developed / sold by FIRST Co., Ltd. since 1991.

[START] is a Japanese original design tool specializing in electronic device manufacturing that can be used in a Windows environment.

[START] is an all-in-one software equipped with all the functions related to [design / schematic / editing / inspection / manufacturing / interface / programming / customization etc].

Biography of START

Since the sale, there has been no replacement of licenses for higher models due to function expansion.
Supports upgrades to higher models by continuing maintenance contracts.

In addition to the main body version upgrades more than four times a year, spot release by SeF custom program for each user is executed at any time.

Main Specifications

  • ■ Advanced Package
    Co-packaged Optics
    Chiplet Interconnect
    Power Overlay
    MEMS, RDL, Daisy Chain
    TSV, TGV
    3D-IC
    FOWLP, SiP
    BGA, WLP, MCM
    lead frame
    wire bonding
    MID
    Thermal head
  • ■ Printed circuit board
    printed circuit board
    Flexible Substrate
    Rigid Flex Board
    Built-in parts
    Motor board
    Bar-in-board
    probe card
     
    ■ Photo Mask
    Automatic Placement
    Distortion correction
    Dialogue correction
    Etching correction
    Center Pitch Correction
  • ■ Flat display
    touch panel
    LCD, OLET, µLED, SED, PDP
    TAB, COF, COG
     
    ■ Device Direct IF
    Laser processing machine
    exposure machine
    inspection machine
    mounter
    Flying probe
    wire bonder
    etc.
  • ■ Customization Examples
    Simple Simulation
    Recover from GBR Data
    Reverse Engineering
    Boolean processing
    Bulk wiring of resistance values
    Equal-length wiring
    Optimization Modeling
    DRC, MRC, ERC
    Residual copper distribution / volume calculation
    Proper Opening of Shielding Material
    Automatic drawing creation
    Automatic imposition
    QR code placement
    Over 200 others

    • Main Specifications

    [START] is an all-in-one CAD / CAM fusion software that can be used in a Windows environment.
    The version is updated several times throughout the year.

    ■ OS: Complies with Windows environment
    ■ Menu display: Command switching between Japanese / English / Chinese / Korean mode
    ■ Data accuracy: 1nm (0.000001mm)
    ■ Work area: □ 2000m (2km)
    ■ Database: ASCII (UTF-8）publicly available SSF format (START STACK FORMAT)
    ■ Customized environment: Dedicated programming language SeF format (START execute FORMAT)
    ■ Multi-open window: Multiple data can be launched at the same time
    ■ CAE Interface: ANF/XFL/SPD/DSN/IDF/IGES
    ■CAM Interface： DXF/274D/274X/BMP/GDSⅡ/ODB++/AIF
    ■3D Interface： IDF/IGES/STL

    Product lineup

    SMART
    ■ Simple and highly functional "CAD / CAM design tool" that can place / edit all objects
    ■ Manual operation with basic commands required for design / editing and SeF programming function can be used together.

    STANDARD
    ■ "All-in-one design tool" equipped with all design / editing commands
    ■ All dedicated functions such as circuit diagram / bonding wire design / various corrections can be used.

    BASIC
    ■ "Creator tool" that allows Gerber-level editing / checking and programming
    ■ Build your own tools by SeF programming.

    VIEW
    ■ The latest viewer can be used free of charge only by user registration.
    ■ Supports SSF / GBR / DXF input, simple connection check, and 3D display.

    Optional function
    ■ I / O formats can be added. ODB / GDSⅡ / AIF / IDF / IGES / ANF / XFL / SPD / DEMITASNX
    ■ Individual functions can be added to the SMART version.