Best Circuit Design Software: Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, OrCAD, Proteus Comparison

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#1 21681416 29 Dec 2018 14:35

inshah khan inshah khan

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21681416 29 Dec 2018 14:35

Hello,
I want to know about the best software use for circuit design any one with there personal experience can guide me in this..

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#2 21681417 01 Jan 2019 04:35

Jacob Beningo Jacob Beningo

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21681417 01 Jan 2019 04:35

The best software for circuit design is subjective. My opinion is that Altium is the best tool for circuit design and PCB layout.
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#3 21681418 02 Jan 2019 06:19

Chip Fryer Chip Fryer

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21681418 02 Jan 2019 06:19

HiHow long is a piece of string? What is the best song ever? Who was the best Bond?
As Jacob suggests it is very subjective.
You say circuit design but that can mean simulation or PCB layout. You can obtain software for either or both.Are you a professional design engineer or a hobbyist? as needs will be very different.What is it you wish the software to do then think on your budget. Some design suites run into the thousands, others are free (with limitations).
I'm not a professional design engineer so my needs are relatively modest compared to others. I would love some of the cool products out there but for me they are not justifiable.I'm sure if you can provide more details on what your needs are and perhaps a budget then the forum can help you make an informed choice.Regards
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#4 21681419 03 Jan 2019 06:02

Richard Gabric Richard Gabric

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21681419 03 Jan 2019 06:02

If you just need an analogue simulator, try Analog Devices LTSpice XVII.If it's PCB design, are you doing a single layer with a few components and DIL devices, or eight layer boards with ball grid array chips at the other extreme. Do you have a budget, or want something free. What operating system are you using.Look at this link EDA packages for a start. Look for the features you think you need, keeping in mind that you may need more as times goes on. For each of your choices you should be able to find reviews on the web, and come back to the forum as well,cheers,Richard
#5 21681420 10 Jan 2019 17:22

Christian Rennie Christian Rennie

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21681420 10 Jan 2019 17:22

If you are a beginner in Circuit Designing, Start with Multisim or Proteus.Proteus is a good tool for beginner. It has both Simulation & PCB Layout deigning.Multisim is user friendly Simulation only tool.There are more video & tutorials for the mentioned tools in net.You can easily learn through it.All the Best.
#6 21681421 04 Jul 2019 18:12

Hung Hoang Hung Hoang

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21681421 04 Jul 2019 18:12

Circuit design is the first step in every electronics design project that requires the creation of a schematic diagram. These are the tools that allows you to build designs and checks for problems in design at regular intervals. And in this regard I am suggesting LTspice as the best choice which is even supported by Linear Technology. Also its download and installation process is very easy and fast.
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#7 21681422 28 Nov 2019 15:22

Joe Semos Joe Semos

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21681422 28 Nov 2019 15:22

These are some Best Software for Designing Circuit I hope you get this Helpful:Allegro CadencePADSOrCADKicadAltium Designer (PROTEL) EagleEasyEda.DesignSpark PCB
#8 21681423 28 Nov 2019 18:11

Giovanni Di Maria Giovanni Di Maria

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21681423 28 Nov 2019 18:11

Diptrace is fantastic!!!!!
It has also 3D view.
Giovanni
#9 21681424 10 Jan 2020 11:51

Isabella Grace Isabella Grace

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21681424 10 Jan 2020 11:51

There are many kinds of circuit design software
available in the market place like Logisim, Fritzing, Zenit PCB, TinyCAD. It is used to design the circuits for electrical and electronic tasks.By: Coursework Help
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The discussion highlights that the choice of circuit design software depends on user needs, budget, and whether the focus is on simulation, PCB layout, or both. Altium Designer is favored for professional PCB design and layout, while LTspice is recommended for analog circuit simulation due to its ease of use and support by Linear Technology. Beginners are advised to start with Proteus, which offers both simulation and PCB design, or Multisim for simulation only. Other notable software includes OrCAD, KiCad, Eagle, Allegro Cadence, PADS, EasyEDA, DesignSpark PCB, DipTrace (noted for its 3D view), Logisim, Fritzing, Zenit PCB, and TinyCAD. The discussion also emphasizes considering the complexity of the PCB (single-layer vs. multi-layer) and operating system compatibility when selecting software.
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