Micronic's FPS 5100 mask writer can image high resolution glass masks up to 1 x 1 meter in size. Artwork provides translators from Gerber and DXF into Micronic's proprietary mask data format.

Gerber files are generated by PCB and package layout tools such as Cadence's APD and Mentor's Boardstation. DXF is produced by a wide range of mechanical CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Translates Gerber RS274D and RS274X files into MIC 1.5 format.

Translates DXF files into MIC 1.5 format.

View and Plot MIC data files. For review prior to mask making.

GBR2MIC and DXF2MIC run on Solaris Ultra Sparc workstations (the same hardware and OS that Micronic's control software runs on and MICVU is available both on Solaris and also on Windows for those that wish to review the data files from their PC's.