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DesignSpark PCB for Windows

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DesignSpark PCB offers robust schematic capture and PCB layout capabilities without practical limitations. It's a fully featured, free tool for all electronics design needs.
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DesignSpark PCB 0/4

  • Pros

    • Unlimited schematic sheets and board size
    • No limitations on layers
    • Supports Eagle CAD file import
    • Comprehensive standard parts library
    • Generates Gerber, Excellon, and BOM files

  • Cons

    • No mention of advanced simulation features
    • IDF export might be limited for complex MCAD integration
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
3.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
11,800
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

By RS Components
Generate schematic capture, PCB layout and produce industry standard gerber files.
Free from practical constraints on board size, pin counts, layers and output types, DesignSpark PCB circuit design software can be used for schematic capture, PCB design, layout and generating manufacturing files. Multi-page schematic designs are supported and gerber (extended) file outputs allow the designer to choose who will manufacture the board. DesignSpark PCB supports the importing of Eagle CAD design files, circuit diagrams and libraries (See the Eagle import tutorial for further information). A comprehensive standard parts library is supplied, which can be amended, copied and added to as required and sophisticated part creation wizards make it easy to Design new parts from scratch or by amending standard symbols and footprints. Bill of materials (BOMs) reports can also be generated at any time; these give RS Components order numbers where appropriate.

DesignSpark PCB is offered completely Free of Charge and fully featured. This is not a cut down version of an expensive product or one with a time limitation on license. (There are no intentional limitations on designs). There are unlimited schematic sheets per project, up to 1m squared of board size and no limits on layers, which allow you to get your creativity flowing without restraints. DesignSpark PCB allows you to generate all the files required to take your project from circuit diagram to layout schematic to a circuit board built project. Gerbers (Extended RS-274-X), Excellons, BOMs, component lists and positions are possible along with DXF (import and export) and IDF for interfacing to mechanical CAD software tools. Whether you are a professional designer making money from your designs, an electronics education professional, a student or a hobbyist seeking an easy to use, professional standard, unrestricted schematic capture and PCB layout tool, then DesignSpark PCB is right for you.
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