PCB Layouts Software
There are many different types of PCB Layouts software and tools in the market these days.
If you are a student or an electronics hobbyist that are tight on budget, the information here
will help you get some freeware or demo version with minimal functions for your projects.
You will be able to find some low cost softwares as well. For most electronics hobbyist or
student, one does not need to have a complicated and features rich software tools. All you
need is some basic features that enable you to create some simple single-sided or double-sided
layouts.
PROTEL PCB Layouts
CAD software for schematic and PCB routing. Protel offers free old DOS based software called
EasyTrax.The author have been using this DOS based software for years before windows version
was launched. For those who prefer to use windows based version, you can download for free
trial but it is valid only for 30 days. This software is highly recommended by the author due
to its simplicity and down to earth design.
EAGLE
This CAD software for PCB schematic and PCB routing is easy to use. You can donwload free
evaluation version to try out.
CIRCUIT MAKER
This CAD software is for PCB schematic and PCB routing. You can download the demo version to try out.
P-CAD 2000
This CAD software is for PCB schematic and PCB routing. You can download the FREE trial version to try out.
AutoTrax Eda
This CAD software is for PCB schematic design and PCB design software. You can download free copy from the web site.
SprintLayout
A very low cost (USD50-USD60)) tool to create PCB layout for single-sided and double-sided PCBs. Limited demo version can be down loaded from the web site.
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