PowerPCB
Discontinued United States Altium
Introduction
PowerPCB is a professional PCB design software developed by Altium (formerly Protel), one of the predecessors of Altium Designer. The tool provides complete PCB layout, auto-routing, design rule checking, and 3D visualization functions, known for its powerful routing engine and ease of use. Core features include: intelligent interactive routing, auto-router, real-time design rule checking, 3D PCB preview, extensive library management, support for multi-layer and high-speed circuit design. PowerPCB was widely used in the early 2000s and was later integrated into Altium Designer products. The tool is currently discontinued, with its technology and user base fully migrated to Altium Designer.
Features
- Intelligent interactive routing
- Auto-router
- Real-time design rule checking
- 3D PCB preview
- Extensive library management
- Multi-layer board design support