What is PCB123?

PCB123

PCB123 is a cool app that helps engineers and anyone else interested in designing printed circuit boards, or PCBs for short. This software really shines as a CAD tool, thanks to its clean layout and handy features.

User-Friendly Setup

When you first set it up, you can choose to add some extra stuff like a software development kit. This lets you write plugins to work with PCB123, plus there's a plugin that gives you an application wizard template for creating your own PCB123 plugins in Visual Studio!

Easy Interface

As soon as you launch PCB123, you're greeted by a friendly interface that’s easy on the eyes. You can even customize how it looks! With the help of a wizard, setting up a new board is super simple. Just enter the board name and upload an optional Netlist file. You can use multi-page Netlist files or even files from Protel, Tango, OrCAD, and native PCB123 formats.

Customize Your Board Design

The wizard guides you through defining your board's size or picking from ready-made templates. You can also decide how many layers your board will have and what types of inner layers to use. Plus, there are options for soldermask features, silk screen designs, PCB thickness, copper weight, and whether it's lead-free.

Schematic Design Made Simple

You can create multi-page schematics that include all your components along with the wiring between them and their symbols. The workspace is well-organized so you can quickly find all the tools you need—making everything efficient! You can view your board layout or component in 3D too!

Automate Your Tasks

The best part? It automates lots of tasks! For instance, when you're connecting pins from different parts, it generates wires automatically. Plus, it smartly places components on the board to keep things close together while looking good.

Track Your Costs Easily

As you design your PCB, it creates a bill of materials that shows details like part names, descriptions, manufacturers, packages, costs, and quantities right away! You can even check component prices while working so you're always aware of production costs.

A Practical Choice for Designers

If you're looking for practical tools while designing PCBs or want to check design rules during creation—PCB123 is definitely worth considering!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!