PCB software

In the past, it could take a lot of time to design a printed circuit board even before the first prototype was made. The design process, which is where much of the work is done, is complex.

Take a look at the manufacturing process used to create PCBs (printed circuit boards) and it is likely to cause a bit of a shock; few consumers understand the complexity of the PCB components hidden inside most of their electronic devices. Whether it is the simplest of calculators or the most advanced household appliance, a PCB (or two, or more) is at work inside.

There are many choices for PCB design software online, but not all are created equal. PCB Artist is AdvancedPCB’s own PCB design software that was created with the sole purpose of making it easier for our customers to design and submit their custom printed circuit board files for manufacturing. The PCB design software streamlines the design process with its user-friendly interface and layout tools, including a components library of 500,000 parts.

In order for most PCB manufacturers to be able to fabricate your PCB design, Gerber files are required. Below we have listed some tips on the types of files that need to be exported from your PCB design software.

AdvancedPCB offers the best free PCB design software available, PCB Artist. Since its release in 2007, the free software became highly popular among electronic design hobbyists and professional engineers because of its easy to learn and easy to use interface for simple layouts, but also its powerful capabilities for more AdvancedPCB designs.

Today’s printed circuit boards (PCBs) are packed with components and functionality that has quickly made manual designs and construction a practice nearly relegated to the Stone Age. Even hobbyists and beginners can now very easily access complex software that makes quick work of simple projects, and promotes reliability and efficiency in design.