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Average Ratings 1 Rating

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ease
features
design
support

Description

Introducing our complimentary DesignSpark PCB, a tool designed to enhance your company's design possibilities and foster greater innovation. This exceptional software is powered by a robust engine that facilitates the creation of schematics and the design of PCB layouts and boards. With a variety of no-cost design tools and resources at your disposal, you can take your most brilliant concepts to the production stage seamlessly. Whether you need a tool dedicated to design, a wealth of technical resources, or a complete design ecosystem, our comprehensive suite integrates effortlessly into your existing workflow. Enjoy the freedom to craft your schematics without restrictions on size or the number of sheets, allowing for maximum creativity. You can utilize an unlimited number of layers in your upcoming PCB design, with no caps on the number of nodes, pads, or connections. The only limitation is that your PCB cannot exceed dimensions of 1m by 1m, ensuring you have ample space to bring your ideas to life. This adaptability empowers designers to push boundaries and explore new possibilities without concern for constraints.

Description

The schematic editor allows you to create unlimited designs. There are no paywalls for unlocking features. A built-in schematic editor and an official library of schematic symbols will help you quickly get started with your designs. Professional PCB layouts can be made with up to 32 copper layers. KiCad now includes a push-and-pull router that can route differential pairs and adjust trace lengths interactively. KiCad also includes a 3D viewer that you can use to view your design in an interactive canvas. To inspect details that are difficult or impossible to see in a 2D view, you can rotate and pan around. Multiple rendering options make it possible to change the board's aesthetic or hide and show certain features. The schematic capture in KiCad is fast and efficient. It also includes all the tools necessary to do so. The interface is focused on productivity. As large designs can be broken into hierarchical subsheets, there are no limits to their complexity.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Copperhead No 
Isle No 
Pop!_OS No 
ProtoFlow No 
Quilter No 
Trace No 

Integrations

Copperhead Yes 
Isle Yes 
Pop!_OS Yes 
ProtoFlow Yes 
Quilter Yes 
Trace Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DesignSpark

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-software

Vendor Details

Company Name

KiCad EDA

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

www.kicad.org

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

Product Features

Electrical Design

CAD Tools No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation No 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog No 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools No 
Reusable Designs No 
Symbol Library No 

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

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