

DesignSpark PCB tutorials, FAQs and numerous design examples are available via. The tool also offers a portal to obtain a rough Bill-Of-Materials quote via RSOnline, as well as a facility to obtain quotes for prototype boards from RS partner PCB manufacturers. The tool also links seamlessly into a library, of more than 80,000 component schematics and footprints. New features added since the tool’s launch in 2010 include 3D viewer, simulation interface, design calculator, component-grouping functionality, and online Design Rule Check (DRC) and Cross Probe functionality. Now available in its sixth version, new features and functionality have continually been added to DesignSpark PCB, many of which are based on requests and suggestions from its large and growing user base.

There is also no time limit on the licence and no restrictions on terms of use. In conjunction with the DesignSpark community site, DesignSpark PCB has become an industry standard for collaboration and sharing of design files.Īvailable for free download via the DesignSpark site, DesignSpark PCB is a fully featured design engine that comes without restrictions on board size, pin counts, layers or file output – the tool can generate industry-standard Gerber (RS-274-X), Excellon, DXF and IDF files among others. It provides every electronic design engineer with access to a powerful and easy-to-use professional-standard PCB layout tool – at no cost. DesignSpark PCB is the world's most powerful free schematic and PCB layout tool.
