[NLRS] PCB design software

[Doug Reed]

<https://www.digikey.com/en/supplier-centers/m/mentor-graphics?WT.z_slp_home=mentor-graphics_pads-maker>
Student and Maker PADS Maker versions offer up to 1500 connections, a
board size of 25 square inches and 6 layers (4 signal layers max), and
a 1 year (free) license.

Several months ago, the NLRS breakfast talk included a question about
free software for designing PCBs. There are a lot of different
programs, and this is another one. Digikey is offering a download link
for the free version of the software. PADS is a high-end industry PCB
design software. One possible advantage is that Digikey has all their
available parts in a parts library that PADS can use for layout. That
is always something you will want. Better to use a professionally
designed part layout than have to make them yourself....

Just one more free option for hobby PCB designers. But I don't think
this design tool has the special options required for microwave
boards, they would be a different class all together...

73, Doug Reed, N0NAS.




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