DesignSpark PCB

DesignSpark PCB

DesignSpark
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About

Altium Agile Teams is a cloud-based electronics design collaboration and product development platform for multidisciplinary hardware teams. It combines Altium Designer, a PCB design application, with Altium 365, a cloud platform for design data management, and adds structured workflows and access controls. Features include PCB co-authoring, browser-based design reviews, ECAD-MCAD codesign, version control with visual diffs and audit trails, lifecycle states, and release packages shared through a manufacturing portal. Requirements Portal links requirements to schematics, layouts, and BOMs. Live component pricing, stock, and lifecycle data supports part selection and BOM review. Prebuilt workflow templates automate part requests, design reviews, and releases, with bidirectional Jira sync. SSO, role-based permissions, event logs, and guest access help manage IP security. Free 30-day trial available.

About

Our free DesignSpark PCB is here to help your company explore more design options, leading to increased innovation. At the core of this unique software is a powerful software engine that enables you to capture schematics and design PCB boards and layouts. Our range of free-of-charge design tools and resources take your brightest ideas all the way through to final production. Whether you're looking for a design alone tool, a range of technical information, a complete design ecosystem, our complete suite can be integrated seamlessly into your existing design workflow. Be free when creating your schematic, there is no limitation on your schematic size or number of your schematic sheets. Feel free to use as many layers as you need on your next PCB design. There are no limits on the maximum number of nodes or pads and no restriction on the number of connections. The maximum size your PCB can be is 1m X 1m.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Hardware and electronics product teams of five or more engineers, including electrical and mechanical engineers, PCB designers, engineering managers, procurement staff, and manufacturing partners. Suited to distributed teams and to regulated or IP-sensitive industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Audience

Companies interested in a free PCB solution to capture schematics and design PCB boards and layouts

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • DS PCB came from EasyPC, an already established EDA development company. The product was commercialized and rapidly improved over time, primarily targeting hobbyists and small businesses. The transition to RS Components as a "freeware" version and "PRO" offering (<$500 USD perpetual license) is seamless, as are integration features with Designspark Mech and Electrical packages. Exporting 3D files and importing into other RS Component applications is what I like most. DS PCB has EDA power for low to mid range development applications. If computational/algorithmic power is needed (high end signal analysis, simulation, thermal FSA) using 3rd party software is an option. 16 layer, blind vias, enhanced DRC, onboard signal analysis calculators also come with the package. The UI and menu organization has been simplified, easy steps to create parts and libraries, or importing from a global components database exists, the navigation of the product is easy to remember and use. Bugs, design improvements, fixes are seamless to the use, since this product is commercialized, a team of developers/programmers maintain this product regularly.

Cons

  • Autorouting for any EDA (I also use Altium) is a bear and not as computationally smart as I would like. Not too many option s for quick key short cuts for various menu items, but not an issue if one is more visually connected to their work. No integration to SPICE simulation programs. No integration to computational FSA tools. Lack of multi user collaboration tools.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Altium
Founded: 1985
United States
www.altium.com/agile/teams

Company Information

DesignSpark
Founded: 2010
United Kingdom
www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-software

Alternatives

No Alternatives

Alternatives

Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk

Categories

Categories

Integrations

Altium Develop Supported
Arena PLM Supported
Autodesk Fusion Supported
Creo Supported
Duro Supported
Inventor Supported
Jira Supported
Onshape Supported
PTC Windchill Supported
SOLIDWORKS Supported
Teamcenter Supported

Integrations

Altium Develop Not Supported
Arena PLM Not Supported
Autodesk Fusion Not Supported
Creo Not Supported
Duro Not Supported
Inventor Not Supported
Jira Not Supported
Onshape Not Supported
PTC Windchill Not Supported
SOLIDWORKS Not Supported
Teamcenter Not Supported
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