There are numerous EDA tools available for developing PCBs. In the department we have the following tools available.
| Vendor | Tool | Licence | Schematic Capture | Layout | Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | DesignSpark | Freeware | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Cadence | OrCAD Capture and Allegro | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Mentor Graphics | Expedition | ||||
| Agilent Technologies | ADS | ||||
| National Instruments | Multisim and Ultiboard | Licence | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |