Learn about the various software tools used in the PCB design and manufacturing process. From circuit simulation to PCB layout, this category covers essential software like Altium Designer, QSPICE, and KiCad. You’ll also find tutorials on how to effectively use these tools to create high-quality, manufacturable PCB designs. Whether you’re looking to simulate circuits, generate Gerber files, or optimize PCB footprints, this category has you covered.
A PCB impedance calculator only helps when the stackup, copper, solder mask, and release assumptions still match the board that fabrication and assembly will actually build.
Gerber files only speed PCB fabrication when drill data, stackup notes, version control, and manufacturing intent are released as one coherent package.
Moving a legacy Protel design into Altium Designer is not just a file-open task. This guide covers libraries, rules, polygons, outputs, and verification steps that keep old boards manufacturable after migration.
What is Keil μVision5? Keil µVision is the Windows-only desktop IDE and debugger included with Arm Keil MDK for Arm microcontroller development. It manages projects, builds, packs, flash programming and debug sessions; the compiler, device pack and debug adapter remain
Master oscilloscopes: types, controls, and waveform analysis. Tips for troubleshooting circuits and optimizing settings. Essential tool for EE professionals. Learn now!
MPLAB X IDE is Microchip’s free desktop IDE for PIC, AVR, SAM and dsPIC development. It runs on supported Windows, Linux and macOS systems and integrates device packs, compilers and programmer/debugger tools. Microchip’s current product page recommends MPLAB for VS
QSPICE basics: how to simulate circuits, analyze waveforms, and debug designs. Tutorial for beginners and pros. Integrate with PCB tools like Eagle. Learn now!
Best embedded software: Linux, FreeRTOS, and IDEs like Keil/STM32Cube. Features, pricing, and use cases. Compare tools for your project.
Introduction to STM32CubeProgrammer STM32CubeProgrammer is STMicroelectronics’ active, free, cross-platform development tool for reading, erasing, programming and verifying STM32 memory. It supports ST-LINK over SWD/JTAG and, on devices whose system bootloader implements them, UART, USB DFU, I²C, SPI or CAN. Use
Building an IAR Development Environment IAR Systems is a globally renowned provider of embedded system development tools and services. IAR for STM8 is an integrated development environment for STM8 microcontrollers developed by IAR. You can download it from the following
