Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design and Layout Software

1. Altium Designer (formerly Protel)

• Comprehensive suite for PCB design, layout, simulation, and manufacturing
• Extensive component and symbol libraries
• Advanced routing and auto-routing capabilities
• 3D visualization and modeling

2. Cadence Allegro PCB Design Suite

• Industry-leading solution for high-speed and complex PCB design
• Extensive library of components and materials
• Advanced routing algorithms for optimal signal integrity
• Thermal analysis and verification tools

3. Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB

• End-to-end PCB design platform with integrated simulation and analysis tools
• Efficient routing and design constraint management
• Comprehensive library of components and footprints
• Integration with mechanical CAD systems

4. Zuken CR-8000

• Powerful PCB design software with automated routing features
• Advanced constraint management and design rule checking
• Supports multiple design formats and manufacturing outputs
• Integrated 3D visualization

5. OrCAD PCB Designer

• Affordable and user-friendly PCB design software
• Integrated schematic capture and PCB layout editing
• Extensive library of components and symbols
• Design rule checking and Gerber file generation

6. KiCad EDA

• Open-source and cross-platform PCB design suite
• Includes schematic editor, PCB layout editor, gerber file generator
• Extensive component library and support for user-created components
• Active community and online support

7. Eagle PCB Design Software

• Simple and easy-to-use PCB design software for hobbyists and small-scale projects
• Integrated schematic capture and PCB layout editing
• Online library of components and footprints
• Affordable pricing and free trial available

8. PCB Artist

• User-friendly PCB design software for beginners and experienced designers
• Intuitive interface and powerful editing tools
• Extensive library of components and materials
• Supports multiple board layers and design formats

9. TinyCAD

• Open-source and lightweight PCB design software
• Focuses on schematic capture and basic PCB layout
• Supports multiple layers and export to various formats
• Ideal for simple projects and educational purposes

10. ExpressPCB

• Free and online PCB design software
• Limited features compared to professional software
• Simple and intuitive interface
• Supports up to two layers and basic component placement