Schematic Design
Integrated schematic capture for creative, top-quality, electronic product design.
Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Simulation
Design, simulate, and analyze mixed-technology circuits with PADS AMS desktop and cloud-based solutions.
Simulation & Analysis
Analyze, solve, and verify critical design requirements during product creation.
Constraint Management
Manage hierarchical rules that drive correct-by-construction design.
Data Management
Build and manage components and automate archive management.
PCB Layout
Powerful PCB layout capabilities for easy design of printed circuit boards.
ECAD-MCAD
Consider form/fit issues early in the product creation process.
Collaboration
Collaborate with team members and leverage an ecosystem of reference designs and libraries.
Design for Manufacturing
Analyze, test, identify, and correct design, fabrication, and assembly issues before manufacturing.
PADS is offering three different packages depending on your needs. All of the packages can be extended by options which can improve your design cycle:
PADS Standard
UNBEATABLE PRICE
Proven PCB design software
Quality PCB schematic and layout tools
Affordable cost of access with easy scalability
1-year support included
Altium®, OrCAD®, & other translators
Starter library
Part creation wizard
PartQuest with 450K+ parts
Hierarchical schematic with table-based design
Component management
PADS AMS Cloud online circuit simulation
Schematic re-use
Constraints with hierarchy
Design rule verification
Interactive and automatic routing
Split planes & copper pour
RF design
3D rendering with STEP import/export
Fabrication checks
Archive management
Design compare & review
OPTIONS
Affordable cost of access with easy scalability
DC drop
Electronics cooling
DRC analysis for EMI & electrical checks
DDR Analysis
PADS Standard Plus
ADVANCED ENGINEERING & DESIGN
- For PCB designers who need analysis & verification
Easy-to-use HyperLynx® technology
Powerful layout with high-speed constraints
1-year support included
Altium®, OrCAD®, & other translators
Starter library
Part creation wizard
PartQuest with 450K+ parts
Hierarchical schematic with table-based design
Component management
PADS AMS Cloud online circuit simulation
Schematic re-use
Constraints with hierarchy
Design rule verification
Interactive and automatic routing
Split planes & copper pour
RF design
3D rendering with STEP import/export
Fabrication checks
Archive management
Design compare & review
3D placement with DRC
Integrated front-to-back constraint management
High-speed constraint support
Matched-length & min/max routing
Design variant management
Physical design reuse
Differential pairs
High-speed interactive routing
Central library
Signal integrity with crosstalk
Thermal analysis
Analog simulation
OPTIONS
MCAD collaboration with major MCAD tools
High-Speed auto-routing, DFT, chip-on-board
Design for manufacturing & analysis
DC drop
Electronics cooling
DRC analysis for EMI & electrical checks
DDR Analysis
PADS Professional
FOR MORE POWER
Tackle complex challenges better and faster
Incomparable performance at a remarkable price
Advanced layout with hierarchical 3D design
1-year support included
Altium®, OrCAD®, & other translators
Starter library
Part creation wizard
PartQuest with 450K+ parts
Hierarchical schematic with table-based design
Component management
PADS AMS Cloud online circuit simulation
Schematic re-use
Constraints with hierarchy
Design rule verification
Interactive and automatic routing
Split planes & copper pour
RF design
3D rendering with STEP import/export
Fabrication checks
Archive management
Design compare & review
3D placement with DRC
Integrated front-to-back constraint management
High-speed constraint support
Matched-length & min/max routing
Design variant management
Physical design reuse
Differential pairs
High-speed interactive routing
Central library
Signal integrity with crosstalk
Thermal analysis
Analog simulation
Advanced high-speed constraints
Sketch routing
Dynamic copper pour
Panelization
Hierarchical 2D/3D planning & placement
Enhanced design reuse
Advanced drawing & documentation
Design for fabrication
OPTIONS
MCAD collaboration with major MCAD tools
DDR Analysis
DRC analysis for EMI & electrical checks
4 million 3D models
Design review & markup
Enhanced RF design
FPGA-PCB optimization & FPGA synthesis
Electronics cooling
Cavities and Embedded Passives