RS DesignSpark Unveils Game-Changing PCB Software Upgrade Backed by Infineon
RS has released DesignSpark PCB version 12, a significant upgrade to its PCB design software, backed by Infineon Technologies. The new version introduces enhanced features for both free and paid subscription plans, building upon its existing platform that serves a 1.4-million-member community. Key improvements include pre-plot checks, new edit component options for high-pin footprints, angular precision settings, dual measurement units, and advanced Design Rule Check options.
The software, which has been providing professional-grade PCB design tools since 2010, maintains its user-friendly interface while adding capabilities like project-specific libraries, improved reference design conversion, and enhanced component management features. Infineon's support particularly strengthens the software's position in industrial automation and automotive industries.
RS ha rilasciato DesignSpark PCB versione 12, un upgrade significativo al suo software di design PCB, supportato da Infineon Technologies. La nuova versione introduce funzionalità migliorate sia per i piani di abbonamento gratuiti che per quelli a pagamento, ampliando la piattaforma esistente che serve una comunità di 1,4 milioni di membri. I principali miglioramenti includono controlli pre-traccia, nuove opzioni di modifica dei componenti per footprint ad alta pin, impostazioni di precisione angolare, doppie unità di misura e opzioni avanzate di Controllo delle Regole di Design.
Il software, che fornisce strumenti di design PCB di livello professionale dal 2010, mantiene la sua interfaccia user-friendly, aggiungendo capacità come librerie specifiche per progetto, miglioramento nella conversione dei progetti di riferimento e funzionalità avanzate di gestione dei componenti. Il supporto di Infineon rafforza in particolare la posizione del software nei settori dell'automazione industriale e dell'industria automobilistica.
RS ha lanzado DesignSpark PCB versión 12, una actualización significativa de su software de diseño de PCB, respaldada por Infineon Technologies. La nueva versión introduce características mejoradas tanto para los planes de suscripción gratuitos como para los de pago, ampliando la plataforma existente que atiende a una comunidad de 1,4 millones de miembros. Las mejoras clave incluyen verificaciones previas a la trama, nuevas opciones de edición de componentes para huellas de pines altos, ajustes de precisión angular, unidades de medida duales y opciones avanzadas de Verificación de Reglas de Diseño.
El software, que ha estado proporcionando herramientas de diseño de PCB de nivel profesional desde 2010, mantiene su interfaz amigable para el usuario mientras agrega capacidades como bibliotecas específicas de proyectos, mejora en la conversión de diseños de referencia y funciones avanzadas de gestión de componentes. El apoyo de Infineon fortalece particularmente la posición del software en las industrias de automatización industrial y automotriz.
RS는 DesignSpark PCB 버전 12를 출시했습니다. 이는 Infineon Technologies의 지원을 받는 PCB 디자인 소프트웨어의 중요한 업그레이드입니다. 새 버전은 무료 및 유료 구독 요금제 모두에 대한 기능을 향상시키며, 140만 회원 커뮤니티를 서비스하는 기존 플랫폼을 기반으로 합니다. 주요 개선 사항으로는 사전 판독 체크, 고 핀 풋프린트를 위한 새로운 편집 구성 요소 옵션, 각도 정밀도 설정, 이중 측정 단위 및 고급 디자인 규칙 검사 옵션이 포함됩니다.
2010년부터 전문급 PCB 디자인 도구를 제공해 온 이 소프트웨어는 사용자 친화적인 인터페이스를 유지하며 프로젝트별 라이브러리, 개선된 참조 디자인 변환 및 강화된 구성 요소 관리 기능과 같은 기능을 추가합니다. Infineon의 지원은 특히 산업 자동화 및 자동차 산업에서 소프트웨어의 입지를 강화합니다.
RS a lancé DesignSpark PCB version 12, une mise à jour significative de son logiciel de conception de PCB, soutenue par Infineon Technologies. La nouvelle version introduit des fonctionnalités améliorées pour les abonnements gratuits et payants, s'appuyant sur sa plateforme existante qui sert une communauté de 1,4 million de membres. Les principales améliorations incluent des vérifications pré-plot, de nouvelles options de modification de composants pour des empreintes à hauts pins, des réglages de précision angulaire, des unités de mesure doubles et des options avancées de Vérification des Règles de Design.
Le logiciel, qui propose des outils de design PCB de qualité professionnelle depuis 2010, maintient son interface conviviale tout en ajoutant des fonctionnalités telles que des bibliothèques spécifiques aux projets, une meilleure conversion de designs de référence et des fonctionnalités avancées de gestion des composants. Le soutien d'Infineon renforce particulièrement la position du logiciel dans les secteurs de l'automatisation industrielle et de l'industrie automobile.
RS hat DesignSpark PCB Version 12 veröffentlicht, ein bedeutendes Upgrade seiner PCB-Design-Software, unterstützt von Infineon Technologies. Die neue Version bringt verbesserte Funktionen sowohl für kostenlose als auch für kostenpflichtige Abonnementpläne mit sich und baut auf der bestehenden Plattform auf, die eine Gemeinschaft von 1,4 Millionen Mitgliedern bedient. Zu den wichtigsten Verbesserungen gehören Vorab-Plot-Checks, neue Bearbeitungsoptionen für Komponenten mit hohen Pin-Anzahlen, Winkelgenauigkeitseinstellungen, doppelte Maßeinheiten und erweiterte Designregelprüfungsoptionen.
Die Software, die seit 2010 professionelle PCB-Design-Tools bereitstellt, behält ihre benutzerfreundliche Oberfläche bei und fügt Funktionen wie projektspezifische Bibliotheken, verbesserte Referenzdesign-Konvertierung und erweiterte Komponentenverwaltungsfunktionen hinzu. Die Unterstützung von Infineon stärkt insbesondere die Position der Software in der industriellen Automatisierung und der Automobilindustrie.
- Backed by Infineon, Germany's largest semiconductor manufacturer
- Serves a large community of 1.4 million members
- Introduces multiple new technical features enhancing design capabilities
- Maintains free access to professional-grade PCB design tools
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The new DesignSpark PCB version 12 enables complete, error-free PCB designing enhanced for greater results.
DesignSpark PCB has been providing students and engineers with accessible, professional-grade PCB design tools since July 2010 and has become popular for its user-friendly interface, supporting schematics capture, and free PCB layout design capabilities.
The tool makes designing circuit boards easy. In addition to current features, which include an impressive database featuring millions of PCB symbols and footprints and unlimited circuit board layers, DesignSpark PCB version 12 offers advanced new functionalities across the DesignSpark subscriptions, including:
- Pre-plot checks for correct layer selection
- New edit component options useful for high-pin footprints like BGAs
- An angular precision setting for design units
- Dual units for the measurement tool
- The ability to export components, including referenced symbols, from any library
- A segment mode for shape and track editing
- Translate-to-PCB options designed to improve reference design conversion to PCB
- The ability to save project-specific libraries
- New component bin options, like sort and filter, for high-component-count designs
- Design Rule Check on current view
- Additional Design Rule Check options, like max. vias allowed in each net, max. stub route length allowed, and check PCB-only nets
"We're excited to support the launch of DesignSpark PCB v12," said Markus Rick, Head of Global Account Management eCommerce Distribution Partners at Infineon Technologies AG. "We are supporting the tool in recognition that it empowers engineers with user-friendly technology, enabling faster innovation and a more efficient design process."
"Having the approval of Infineon means a great deal," said Pete Wood, DesignSpark Director at RS. "They play a significant role in supplying the components that PCB designers using the tool will integrate into their layouts, especially within the industrial automation and automotive industries, and their backing signifies a powerful endorsement of DesignSpark PCB's capabilities".
About RS
RS is a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably.
We operate in 36 markets, stock over 800,000 industrial and specialist products, and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building, and maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital, and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it's our people that make the difference.
Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet, and profit.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2024 reported revenue of
For more information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/ or connect with us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
About RS DesignSpark
DesignSpark is an online design engineering community. With 1.4 million members globally, it offers free and paid subscriptions for its professional CAD software, and technical and design resources. DesignSpark Mechanical, PCB and Circuit Simulator software support ideation through to prototyping, enabling faster, more accurate designs. The platform also promotes responsible engineering through 'Mission Responsible', resources to educate, influence and help create engineering outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 58,600 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about
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