WinPCB
Discontinued United States SDA Technologies
Introduction
WinPCB is a Windows platform PCB design software developed by SDA Technologies, designed specifically for 32-bit Windows systems. The tool provides schematic capture, PCB layout, auto-routing, and design verification functions, popular for its simple interface and ease of use. Core features include: interactive schematic design, intelligent PCB layout, auto-routing engine, design rule checking, support for multiple output formats (Gerber, drill files, etc.). WinPCB was widely used in education and small-to-medium enterprise electronics design. The tool is currently discontinued, with its users gradually migrating to more modern EDA tools like Altium Designer and KiCad.
Features
- Interactive schematic design
- Intelligent PCB layout
- Auto-routing engine
- Design rule checking
- Multiple output format support
- Simple user interface