To build electrical circuits in production or during training, it no longer takes a long time to draw on paper with the possibility of error. Automated services have appeared that allow you to create a circuit of any complexity at the computer. In addition, some of them allow you to calculate input and output currents, voltages and simulate the operation of the circuit. Therefore, the program for constructing electrical circuits is a fairly necessary utility that greatly simplifies the workflow and automates the creation of design documentation.
Free software
The program for building electrical circuits, which is distributed under a free license, usually has lower functionality than paid analogues. These include:
- Freeware - there are practically no restrictions on functionality. When used for various purposes does not require the purchase of a license.
- Open Source - a program for building electrical circuits, which has the ability to independently change the composition of the software, which will quickly configure it "for you." There are some restrictions on commercial use.
- CNU GPL and Public Domain are two schemes for drawing diagrams that do not impose restrictions on a working user.
- AD-Supported - the application has full functionality. The downside is the availability of advertising.
- Donationware is a completely free application that allows you to draw diagrams. There is a donation function to the author for further development.
Microsoft VISIO
The simplest editor and program for building electrical circuits. Relatively more complex tasks can not be counted. It has an integrated vector graphics editor with many functions. Moreover, the program is intended for use in a package with MS Office and can be used independently. The interface is not much different from the usual in Microsoft Office.
There are three paid licensed programs, and one is free. It is sewn into the built-in browser from the developer and allows you to view schemes. To change or edit it, you will need to buy a full license. However, the program is not intended to create radio circuits. Therefore, you will have to look for an additional set of software and components for adding drawings.
Compass Electric
The program is from a Russian developer. There is a full Russian translation of all the drawings and diagrams, without the need to install additional programs. The program for constructing circuit diagrams was developed with the aim of constructing circuits of any complexity, as well as supplementing them with various documentation.
To work, you need an acquired license. However, there is a trial period of 2 months for review. During the trial period there are no all restrictions on work. The developer has included a large amount of data that will help to learn how to work with this program in his application. However, there are a large number of various problems and bugs that have not been resolved over a long period.
Eagle
The software is an integrated development environment. Functionality allows you to create a single-row or multi-row circuit diagram, as well as a board that will be assembled on it. That will allow you to imagine the appearance of the board, place all the radio elements on it.
In addition, the program allows you to build automatically and manually. Or combining these methods. The basic delivery set lacks various parts of Russian and Soviet production. However, there are some components that allow you to replenish it.
Terms of use
Eagle is a utility that requires a license. However, for non-commercial use, you can use the program with some restrictions:
- In the free version, the dimensions of the board can not exceed 100 by 80 millimeters.
- The wiring is allowed only with the use of no more than two layers.
- The editor allows you to operate with no more than one sheet.
Dip track
The program for creating electrical circuits is a huge complex for the implementation and processing of components. Includes:
- Built-in editor that allows you to create and modify ready-made circuit diagrams.
- An additional application that allows you to create printed and circuit boards.
- Utility for three-dimensional housing design for developed devices.
- Additional editor for creating components.
The program requires a purchase, and the free version has a number of restrictions on the work. They include:
- Ability to create boards with no more than four layers.
- The size of the circuit is limited to a thousand outputs on radio components.
There is no translation into Russian. However, there are amateur localizations. In addition, initially in the database there are no radio components that are produced in Russia. However, you can find and install amateur component databases or create them manually.
"1-2-3 circuit"
The program for electrical circuits in Russian, which is characterized by complete localization and lack of a license, is designed to create electrical panels of the Hager type.
The functionality of the program includes a set of utilities for choosing a case for an electric panel. This will allow you to choose the appropriate protection for electrical appliances in all conditions.
You can understaff the shield with various protection modules, connections. At the same time, there are no foreign samples in the component database.
The program for constructing single-line electrical circuits allows you to finalize the documentation of the designer, add specifications that would meet state standards and much more.
Kikad
The program is open source. It was developed, first of all, as part of the system for full work on the device. Thus, using the program, you can create a circuit of any complexity. Then, based on it, create a circuit board.
After which it will be possible to prepare design reports and documentation that will be required to launch the product.
It features a number of features:
- The wiring is carried out using external modules.
- There is a module for calculating automatically the details of the printed circuit board.
- After completion of construction, the system will generate various files that are necessary for work. In addition, logos can be added to the circuit board.
- You can print the scheme by layers in various resolutions; prepare a list of radio components that will be required for production.
- It is permissible to download diagrams and documentation that are stored in various permissions.
However, there are many complaints about problems with the program interface. In addition, there is full Russian localization. However, you will need to first study the training documentation.