FreePCB – PCB editor

FreePCB – PCB editor

FreePCB is a free, open-source PCB editor for Microsoft Windows, released under the GNU General Public License. It was designed to be easy to learn and easy to use, yet capable of professional-quality work. It does not have a built-in autorouter, but it can use the FreeRoute web-based autorouter at freerouting.net. Some of its features are:

• 1 to 8 copper layers
• Board size up to 60 inches by 60 inches
• Uses English or metric units (i.e. mils or mm) for most functions.
• Footprint libraries courtesy of Ivex Design International Inc.
• Copper fill areas
• Footprint Wizard and Footprint Editor for creating or modifying footprints
• Imports and exports PADS-PCB netlists
• Exports extended Gerber files (RS274X) and Excellon drill files
• Design rule checker
• Autosave

Example – Logic Analyzer: This is an open-source logic analyzer called MiniLA contributed by Bob Grieb of the User Forum. The image on right is the Logic Analyzer PCB.