Gerber Format to CNC Punch Translator

Abstract

Application specific translators provide an efficient means of converting the output of an engineering software package to match the input of another engineering software package; thus, enabling an automated conversion between engineering software packages. In this report, one such application of a translator which provides a vehicle to program a CNC Punch Machine (an automated hole punching machine) from a Gerber Format File (a standard format for PCB artwork photo plotting) is presented. Such a translator, called the Gerber Format to CNC Punch Machine Translator, aids in the design of low temperature co-fired (LTCC) Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs). The Gerber Format to CNC Punch Machine Translator enables the MCM designer to program the CNC Punch Machine to punch via holes, using the same Gerber file which is used to photo plot the MCM signal traces. In doing so, a mechanical engineering package which would normally be used to program the CNC Punch Machine is completely eliminated from the MCM design process. Computer automated engineering, Multichip module, Automated micro punch, Translator, Gerber format.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285718

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Keyes

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Information Processing
  • Low Temperature
  • Machines
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Multichip Modules
  • Personality
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Circuits
  • Punching Machines
  • Standards
  • Translations
  • Translators

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Computer Science.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Machine Translation