Software version corresponding to PCB design file
There are many software for PCB design, and we often receive files in different formats. So what software should be used to open different formats? Let’s list the more popular PCB design software and corresponding file extensions.
Allegro
The file suffix is .brd. Allegro is a PCB layout design tool owned by Cadence, the world's leading supplier of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property. It provides a series of tool software for SoC design and development, and of course IC packaging and PCB layout design tools to achieve complete circuit board and subsystem design. Cadence also offers a growing portfolio of design IP and verification IP for memory, interface protocols, analog/mixed-signal components and specialized processors. To meet system-level design needs, Cadence provides a comprehensive range of tools and services.
PADS
The file suffix is .pcb. PADS is a PCB layout design tool owned by Mentor. PADS provides an intuitive and easy-to-use schematic and layout design environment. Mentor Graphics is also a leader in electronic design automation technology, providing complete software and hardware design solutions, allowing customers to launch powerful electronic products on the market in a short time and at the lowest cost.
Altium Designer
The file suffix is .pcbdoc. Altium Designer is an integrated electronic product development system launched by Altium, the original Protel software developer. It mainly runs on the Windows operating system. This software provides designers with a new design solution by perfectly integrating schematic design, circuit simulation, PCB drawing and editing, topological logic automatic wiring, signal integrity analysis and design output, allowing designers to easily Designing and using this software proficiently can greatly improve the quality and efficiency of circuit design. This software is also used by many designers. AD is the best support for importing third-party design files.
Eagle
The file suffix is .brd. CadSoft EAGLE is a professional printed circuit board design software that is low-cost, easy to use, and powerful. Originated in Germany, it has many users in the European and North American markets. In particular, the open source hardware shared by many foreign makers is basically in the EAGLE format.
Since there are so many PCB design software, file suffix formats inevitably have the same name. For example, the pcb design files of allegro and Eagle all have a .brd suffix, and the layout files of pads, protel, and CADSTART all end in .pcb.
The above software are the most common file formats in the market. Of course, there are also many PCB design tools, such as Mentor's Xpedition, zuken, Protel 99SE, P-CAD, etc.
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