Software:PCB-Investigator
| Other names | PCBI, PCBI-365 |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | EasyLogix |
| Initial release | 2008; 16 years ago |
| Stable release | 15.1
|
| Written in | C#, HTML, JavaScript |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | ECAD |
| Website | https://www.pcb-investigator.com/en/ |
PCB-Investigator is a software tool used for the analysis, visualization, and optimization of printed circuit boards (PCBs). It is utilized by professionals in the electronics industry for tasks such as PCB design validation and quality assurance. It is developed by EasyLogix[1] owned by Schindler & Schill GmbH, a German company specializing in electronic design automation (EDA) software.
History
The software was introduced in 2008 to meet the increasing demand for tools that support PCB analysis and visualization.[2] Since its release, PCB-Investigator has been updated regularly to include new features and support for various PCB file formats.[1][3][4] The currently available version is 15.1.[5]
Features
PCB-Investigator provides features for PCB design and manufacturing, supporting various file formats like ODB++, Gerber, and IPC-2581.[6] It includes tools for design rule checks (DRC) and other analyses to verify compliance with industry standards. The software also offers 3D visualization of PCBs and supports scripting for task automation and workflow customization.[6][7] In 2017, PCB-Investigator introduced browser-based support for PCB design reviews.[8]
See also
- Comparison of EDA software
- Altium Designer
- KiCad
- Cadence Allegro
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Smith, Peter. "Browser-enabled PCB design optimisation with PCB-Investigator" (in en). https://www.electronicspecifier.com/products/component-management/browser-enabled-pcb-design-optimisation.
- ↑ Schindler, Günther (2016-05-26). "Thermische Simulation bereits beim Leiterplatten-Layout" (in de). https://www.elektronikpraxis.de/thermische-simulation-bereits-beim-leiterplatten-layout-a-9a367efc7035f99486a097df70f279a2/.
- ↑ Górecki, Krzysztof; Posobkiewicz, Krzysztof (January 2023). "Influence of a PCB Layout Design on the Efficiency of Heat Dissipation and Mutual Thermal Couplings between Transistors" (in en). Electronics 12 (19): 4116. doi:10.3390/electronics12194116. ISSN 2079-9292.
- ↑ "PCB-Investigator in KEM" (in de-DE). 2017-11-15. https://kem.industrie.de/produktentwicklung/pcb-investigator-schafft-transparenz/.
- ↑ "Official Release Notes" (in en-US). 2024-05-14. https://www.pcb-investigator.com/en/2024/05/14/the-latest-version-v15-1-of-our-pcb-investigator-software-is-now-available-for-you/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "PCB Investigator v15, EDA Expert" (in en). 2023-12-20. https://www.eda-expert.com/en/2023/12/20/pcb-investigator-v15-le-logiciel-de-fao-electronique/.
- ↑ "Software Register Heise Online" (in de). https://www.heise.de/download/product/pcb-investigator-fagov-69667.
- ↑ "PCB-Investigator Now Supports Browser-Based PCB Design Review" (in en-US). 2017-03-07. https://www.electronics-lab.com/pcb-investigator-now-supports-browser-based-pcb-design-review/.
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