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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.
Description
PathWave ADS streamlines the design process by providing integrated templates that help users start their projects more efficiently. With a comprehensive selection of component libraries, locating the desired parts becomes a straightforward task. The automatic synchronization with layout offers a clear visualization of the physical arrangement while you create schematic designs. This data-driven approach enables teams to assess if their designs are in line with specifications. PathWave ADS enhances design confidence through its display and analytics features, which generate informative graphs, charts, and diagrams. Users can expedite their design process with the help of wizards, design guides, and templates. The complete design workflow encompasses schematic design, layout, as well as circuit, electro-thermal, and electromagnetic simulations. As frequencies and speeds continue to rise in printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring signal and power integrity is critical. Issues arising from transmission line effects can lead to electronic device failures. It is essential to model traces, vias, and interconnects accurately for a realistic simulation of the board, ensuring that potential problems are identified and mitigated early in the design phase. This multifaceted approach not only improves efficiency but also enhances the overall reliability of electronic designs.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
KiCad EDA
Founded
2007
Country
United States
Website
www.kicad.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Keysight Technologies
Founded
2014
Country
United States
Website
www.keysight.com/mx/en/products/software/pathwave-design-software/pathwave-advanced-design-system.html
Product Features
Electrical Design
CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library
PCB Design
3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor
Product Features
PCB Design
3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor