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DESignSk PCBVERSion 4

FREE

DESignSPARK

Prfessal stadard PCB des tl
http://www.designspark.com/pcbhttp://www.designspark.com/pcb


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Revlut the PCB tls market

At RS Cmpets we beleve help ur custmersvate. We have set a al t remve barrers tvat t electrcs des ad thus DesSpark

PCB s br.

DesSpark PCB s a award-w prfessalsftware packae fr schematc capture ad PCB layut,avalable fr FREE.

Launched July 2010 it set a new standard for PCB design tools. For the rst timein history engineers worldwide gained access to fully featured, free softwarewith no intentional restrictions or limitations. This made the tool ideally suited forcommercial as well as hobbyist use. The idea of a free professional PCB package wasquickly picked upby the industry andenthusiasts leadingto nearly 40,000

downloads in the rst6 months of release.The user communityboomed, makingdesignSpark.com apopular engineeringdiscussion forum.

Vers 4 ves yu the added beets f:

Comprehensive new libraries

Easier component selection & quotation

New CB prototyping support


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Award-w PCB tl

We are prud wers f the fllw awards 2011:

new Prduct f the Year - PCB Design and Fab Magazine,Mst Ppular Sftware Platfrm/Develpmet Tl - EEPW China,

iP/EDA Mst Ppular Prduct f the Year - EETimes ACE Awards

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The unparalleledsuccess of DesignSparkPCB has led tosubsequent releases.The DesignSpark Teamhave established closerelationships with anumber of users whoare now helping usset the direction in

which the tool evolves.We are listening to

community feedback, actively engaging in conversations on-line and face-to-faceduring various trade shows, exhibitions and engineering events. To preserve thisunique relationship with customers, RS Components have committed to continuouslyinvest in further enhancements.


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Extesve PCB lbrares teratedwth RS prduct ffer

Fcus vat, research ad develpmet rathertha sped tme creat basc buld blcksf yur des.

This feature is perhaps the most awaitedby the community since the tool launchin 2010. Guided by the voice of theusers, we decided to complement theexisting set of components as known

from Version 3 (30,000 parts) withbrand new libraries created by 3rd partyindustry experts in compliance with the

IPC-7351 standard. To deliver the newlibraries we built in a dedicated interfaceto ModelSource, our online engineeringmodels database.

The new libraries are aligned with theRS product offer and launched withover 80,000 components.


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modelsource.designspark.com/pcb

80,000 Schematc & PCB cmpets 20 frmats clud PADS, orCAD,Altum, CADSTAR & mre...

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BOM Quote is designed to signicantlyspeed up the BOM creation andcomponent purchase. It complementsthe ModelSource libraries and offers

a link to our world class ecommercewebsite. Now you can order allcomponents used in your design quickly,directly from DesignSpark.

We apprecate hw much valuable eeer tme sspet cmplet Blls f Materals (BoMs) ad placrders. We beleve yur tme s better utlsed dfferetat yur prduct t stay ahead f cmpett.


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new RS BoM user reprt

A new default user report is added in Version 4. This report lists the RS Part Numbersfrom ModelSource library components. Now you can create a full Parts List with just aclick away. Another time saver!


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get yur prttype bardsmaufactured drectly frmDesSpark PCB

Wth ths smpled prcess yu ca et budetaryqutes at ay tme f the des - ehac yurctrl ver prttyp cst ad tm.

Quoting for PCBs, especially whendealing with prototype quantities,

can be a time consuming process.In partnership with leading PCBmanufacturers, we are pleasedto introduce the new PCB Quoteservice which is aimed to speed upquoting for PCB fabrication. A single

click on the PCB Quote button,enables you to view quotes adjusted

to your geographical location. Youcan browse manufacturers prolesto learn about services they offerto ensure you choose the bestmanufacturer for your requirements.


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Hardware des has everbee s easy!

We have remved the udesrable ad tme csumfactrs f the PCB des prcess, t eable yu tvest yur tme what yu are best at, vat.

The traditional simplicity of theDesignSpark PCB user interface withits powerful built-in wizards has nowbeen enhanced with the substantial

time saving benets of a brand newModelSource Interface, BOM Quote

and PCB Quote services. Behindthose features sits a very powerfuland intuitive PCB design engineallowing you to get creative without

constraints.


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All reat features frm the prevusverss are stll here!

Schematics entry and PCB Layout

Full link between schematics and PCB

Key features:

Auto placement & Auto router

Interface to simulation tools (LTSpice, Tina, etc.)

Built-in design calculators (track/via resistance, power dissipation, etc.)

Comprehensive Design Rule Check

Output les: Gerber, Excellon, DXF, IDF, component positions for automated

assembly (csv, txt)

Full import from Cadsoft Eagle (PCB, schematics, libraries)

Component and circuit element grouping

Many more


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Bult- cmpet creat wzards:

create ew cmpets mutes!

3D vew:

see the prress fyur des real tme,

vsually verfy yur wrkcapture a screesht frprject dcumetat


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All reat features frm the prevusverss are stll here!

Set f bult- descalculatrs esure csstecyad a sle pt f referecefr yur dcumetat

Curable Aut-placemetad Aut-ruter avalable t help

speed up yur layut


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Stadard gerber les utputwth full curat allwseasy maufactur fDesSpark PCB prjects

Searchable Help Ctets prvde detaledstructs ad a set f bult- DesTutrals wll help yu ett started!


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our prmse

Promise from RS: DesignSpark PCB with all its features is and always will be free forcommercial and non-commercial use and remain unlimited on:

PCB area (up to 1m board size)

PCB layers (up to 14 layers)

Number of schematic sheets

Number of components/pins

Tool use (no licenses, paid-for upgrades/features, etc.)

new supprt platfrmNow hosted on the improved DesignSpark website with engineering style userforums, blogs, knowledge items, reviews & more


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Wh are DesSpark PCB users adwhat they thk abut the sftware

i tred a cuple f free PCB deser -KCad, EasyCad + FreePCB - befre settl DesSpark. it s a rder r matudemre pwerful tha the cmpett.

i have wrtte cmmets here befre but just watedt ce aa shw my apprecat f ths reat

pece f sftware that i feel surpasses ther ppular,free r sem-free, pcb edtrs arud. i have s farused DesSpark extesvely sce vers 1 ad i

am detely lk frward t vers 4.

i have tred may Electrc Crcut BardDes packaes ad spet qute a bt f meyver the years them well i tred the DesSpark dwlad ad i am blw away. What acredble packae ts e f the easest sftwareexpereces i have ever ecutered.

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