Printed circuit boards (PCB) are used in almost all kinds of electronic equipment nowadays. Various software are used in order to design these boards before they are put out for production. These software are compatible with various platforms and have different levels of functionality.
1. ZenitPCB
This is a flexible and easy to use CAD program that can be used for designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCB).
2. FreePCB
This is a free and open source PCB editor that runs on Windows and was released under the GNU General Public License.
3. TinyCAD
This program comes with a symbol library of its own and can be usd in order to draw circuit diagrams.
4. Osmond PCB
This is a printer circuit board designing tool that works on Apple's Mac platforms.
5. BSch3V
This program has basic functions only and is a schematic capture program for Windows.
6. ExpressPCB
This is an easy to to learn and use PCB designing software that is quite useful for first time users.
7. Kicad
This program can be used for the creation of printer circuit boards and electronic schematic diagrams.
8. gEDA
This is a quite popular software that works on Linux. It has been used fr electrical circuit design, prototyping, simulation, schematic capture and production.
9. Fritzing
This software allows the user to produce electronic circuits, while also teaching them more about them.
10. DesignSpark PCB
This software has been designed to reduce the design to production time. It is one of the most popular electronics design software.
