PADS delivers professional-grade PCB design for hardware
engineers and small teams who need powerful
capabilities without enterprise complexity.
What PADS Covers
Complete PCB design capabilities for engineers and design teams.
As electronics content grows, so does design complexity.
PADS brings schematic, layout, simulation, and verification
together in an affordable, easy-to-deploy design environment.
Built on compatible Xpedition technology, your team can
scale capabilities as design requirements grow.
Choose Your PADS Tier
Select the right tools for your design complexity and business needs.
Standard
Core PCB design at the lowest cost – ideal when budget is the top priority.
- PCB Schematic Design
- PCB Layout
- PCB Analysis (Basic)
Standard Plus
Adds advanced layout, simulation, and analysis on top of the Standard core.
- PCB Schematic & Layout
- Advanced Layout Features
- Simulation & Analysis
- RF Design Support
- Rigid-Flex & HDI Routing
Professional
Full Xpedition-compatible platform for professional PCB teams and workgroups.
- Electro-Mechanical Co-Design
- Analog/Mixed-Signal Simulation
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Routing Automation
- Signal Integrity Analysis
- PartQuest Portal & RF Design
- Xpedition Compatibility
Try PADS Free
Get full access to PADS Professional in the cloud
– no installation required. Fill in your details and
our team will set up your trial within one business day.
- Cloud-based – no download or IT setup needed
- Full PADS Professional feature access
- Available to engineers in India via PROLIM
- Response within 1 business day
Explore PADS Professional with our cloud-enabled trial
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PADS Trial?
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