PADS PCB design software

Empowers engineers. Unites teams. Unlocks innovation. A complete PCB design platform that includes board design and analysis technologies, cloud-enabled collaboration, part research and creation, and real-time supply-chain insights.

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Flagship product

PADS Professional Premium DFM

With this Hybrid-SaaS solution you will have access to cloud collaboration and version management, part selection, library creation, component sourcing data and even more tools that enable a complete PCB design flow.

Industry proven technology

PADS Professional Premium DFM is reliable and proven, providing cutting edge PCB design capabilities based on the powerful Xpedition technology.

Cloud connected

Flexible, cloud-enabled collaboration, component research, component sourcing, design and analysis management, and manufacturing.

Advanced PCB design

Fully integrated solution that scales based on the size and scope of your project. A complete PCB design platform including rigid flex design, RF technology, FPGA/PCB optimization and Multi-trace HSD tuning.

Key features

No installation or configuration required

Designers can effortlessly upload ODB++Design files into the secure cloud environment and select one or multiple manufacturers to apply process capabilities for design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis.

Launch DFM analysis directly from Layout

Using one of the numerous DFM profiles available through PCBflow, designers can swiftly launch the analysis. Upon completion, identified issues are displayed in the Hazard Explorer, facilitating immediate correction.

Instant accurate price estimates

Instantaneous updates on cost and availability for components listed in a Bill of Materials (BOM). Designers can utilize the QuickPrice feature to receive precise price estimates promptly.

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Award winning solution

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PADS Professional Premium

Leader for winter 2025

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PADS Professional Premium

Leader for winter 2025

2025

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2025

PADS Professional Premium

Mid-Market Leader

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PADS Professional Premium

Mid-Market Leader

2025

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2025

PADS Professional Premium

Easiest to do business with

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PADS Professional Premium

Easiest to do business with

2025

"The most helpful feature of PADS Professional is the new routing system (sketch route), and the wide variety of constraints. The new DFM analysis is also a great addition."

Surpanu A,, Small-business owner

Unlimited analysis capability

There are no constraints on the number of analyses that can be conducted within the tool.

Generate comprehensive PDF reports

Following each analysis, a user-friendly PDF report detailing the analysis results is automatically generated and added to the Connect project's files section.

Includes all features of PADS Professional Premium

PADS Professional Premium DFM encompasses all the essential features required for designing PCBs, from the simplest to the most intricate designs. Learn more about PADS Professional Premium to explore its full capabilities.

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