Infineon backs game-changing PCB software upgrade

6th November 2024

Sheryl Miles

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RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced the release of its award-winning software, DesignSpark PCB version 12, backed by the support of Infineon, Germany’s largest semiconductor manufacturer.

The latest iteration introduces new features in the tool for free and paid DesignSpark subscription plans, as part of a commitment to its community of 1.4 million members to continually develop and enhance its offer.

Launched in July 2010, DesignSpark PCB aimed to provide accessible, professional- grade PCB design tools for students and engineers and became popular for its user-friendly interface, supporting schematics capture and PCB layout design without cost.

The tool makes designing circuit boards easy and alongside the current features which include a huge database featuring millions of PCB symbols and footprints and unlimited circuit board layers, new advanced functionalities across the DesignSpark subscriptions include:

Pre-plot checks, for correct layer selection
New edit component options, useful for high-pin footprints like BGAs
Angular precision setting for design units
Dual units for measurement tool
Export component(s) from any Library including referenced symbols
Segment mode for shape/track editing
Translate to PCB options to improve reference design conversion to PCB
Design rule check on current view
Save project-specific libraries
New component bin options like sort and filter for high component count designs
Additional Design Rule Check options, like Max Vias allowed in each Net, Max Stub route length allowed, and check PCB-only Nets.

Markus Rick, Head of Global Account Management eCommerce Distribution Partner, Infineon Technologies AG, said: “We’re excited to support the launch of DesignSpark PCB v12. We are supporting the tool in recognition that it empowers engineers with user-friendly technology, enabling faster innovation and a more efficient design process. ”

Pete Wood, Director, DesignSpark, commented: “Having the approval of Infineon means a great deal. They play a significant role in supplying the components that PCB designers using the tool, within industries such as industrial automation and automotive, will integrate into their layouts. Their backing signifies a powerful endorsement of DesignSpark PCB’s capabilities.”