Information About FreePCB

FreePCB is a free, open-source printed circuit board layout editor for Microsoft Windows, released under the GNU General Public License. It is not quite finished, lacking some important features such as a Footprint Editor, Design Rule Check and Auto router. However, it is quite capable of laying out a PCB and producing Gerber files. Some of its features are listed below.

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About this software:

Author:
FreePCB

Website:
http://www.freepcb.com/

Licence:
Free

File Size:
2.4 Mb

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Features:

• 1 to 8 copper layers
• Board size up to 60 inches by 60 inches
• Footprint libraries courtesy of Ivex Design International Inc.
• Copper fill areas
• Imports PADS-PCB netlists
• Exports extended Gerber files (RS274X) and Excellon drill files

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ScreenShoot:

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Note:

If you use FreePCB to design a PCB, I would STRONGLY suggest that you check your Gerber files with a program such as ViewMate (available for free here) before spending any money to have the boards manufactured.

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