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Breadboard features

Everything Breadboard includes, from the first wire to the finished board and the building's last light.

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Schematic capture

Circuits that check themselves.

  • Schematic editorPlace parts and wire them together on clean, titled sheets.
  • Smart wiresWires that stay connected when parts move.
  • Buses and net labelsConnect whole groups of signals at once.
  • Hierarchical sheetsBreak a big design into reusable blocks.
  • Power symbolsSupplies and grounds connected across every sheet.
  • Automatic numberingEvery part gets a clean reference.
  • Electrical rules checkUnconnected pins, clashing outputs and missing power found for you.
  • Design variantsOne schematic, several builds.
  • Cross-probingClick a part in the schematic and see it on the board.
  • Net highlightingFollow a signal across every sheet.
  • Review sheetsClean, printable sheets for a design review.

Parts and libraries

Every part, with its symbol, footprint and model.

  • Part librariesSymbols, footprints and 3D models kept together.
  • Symbol editorDraw your own symbols with pins and properties.
  • Footprint editorPads, outlines and keep-out areas built exactly.
  • Footprint wizardsStandard packages generated from a few dimensions.
  • Part searchFind parts by value, package or rating.
  • Supplier detailsPricing, stock and availability beside every part.
  • Bill of materialsAlways in step with the schematic.
  • Shared librariesOne library for the whole team, kept in Library.

Board layout

From schematic to finished board.

  • Board outlineShapes, cutouts and mounting holes drawn exactly.
  • Layer stackCopper and insulating layers set up for your design.
  • PlacementDrag parts into place with connection lines guiding you.
  • Align and distributeTidy rows of parts in one move.
  • Circuit blocksPlace and copy whole sections of the board.
  • Copper pours and planesFills that flow around tracks and pads.
  • 3D board viewSee the finished board, parts and all.
  • Rigid-flexBoards that bend, designed in 3D.
  • Mechanical fitCheck the board against its enclosure from ZeroCAD.
  • Silkscreen and textLabels, logos and markings on every layer.

Routing

Tracks that find their way.

  • Interactive routingTracks that push others aside to make room as you draw.
  • Differential pairsMatched pairs routed together.
  • Length tuningMeanders that match signal lengths exactly.
  • ViasThrough, blind and buried vias placed as you route.
  • FanoutBreakouts for dense chips in one move.
  • TeardropsStronger joints where tracks meet pads.
  • Net classesWidths and clearances set per group of signals.
  • Walk aroundTracks that bend neatly around obstacles.
  • Route the restFinish simple connections automatically, then refine.

Rules and checks

Every rule, checked as you work.

  • Design rulesClearances, widths and spacing set once for the board.
  • Live checkingViolations shown the moment they happen.
  • Full board checkA complete report before a board goes out.
  • Manufacturing rulesChecks matched to your fabricator's limits.
  • High-speed rulesImpedance and timing rules for fast signals.
  • Schematic and board in stepDifferences found and fixed in one place.
  • WaiversMark intentional exceptions so they stay out of the way.

Simulation

Probe it before you build it.

  • Circuit simulationRun the circuit straight from the schematic.
  • Time analysisWatch voltages and currents change over time.
  • Frequency responseGain and phase across any range.
  • Operating points and sweepsSee where a circuit settles and how it responds.
  • Parameter sweepsChange a value and compare the results.
  • Tolerance analysisSee how part variation affects the design.
  • Virtual instrumentsOscilloscopes, meters and signal generators on screen.
  • Live probesClick a wire to plot it.
  • MeasurementsRise time, ripple and power worked out for you.
  • Mixed signalAnalog circuits and digital logic together.
  • Microcontroller simulationRun your firmware against the simulated circuit.
  • Power electronicsConverters and motor drives, with losses and heat.
  • Signal integrityReflections and crosstalk on fast traces.

Manufacturing

Ready for the factory.

  • Fabrication outputsEvery file your board maker needs, in one move.
  • Assembly drawingsPart placement and orientation for the line.
  • Placement dataPositions for assembly machines.
  • Drill tablesHole sizes and counts, ready to drill.
  • PanelsSeveral boards arranged on one panel.
  • Bill of materialsQuantities, values and suppliers in one table.
  • 3D board exportThe finished board, ready for mechanical design.
  • Release packagesA frozen, versioned set for every revision.

Firmware

The code that brings it to life.

  • Code editorSmart completion, highlighting and instant errors.
  • Boards and frameworksPick a board and start coding.
  • Build and uploadCompile and program your board in one click.
  • LibrariesAdd drivers and libraries from a searchable list.
  • Serial monitorTalk to your board while it runs.
  • Serial plotterWatch sensor values draw themselves live.
  • DebuggerBreakpoints, stepping and variables on real hardware.
  • ExamplesReady code for every common part.
  • TestsTest firmware on your computer and on the board.

Panels and wiring

From control logic to a wired cabinet.

  • Control schematicsLadder and wiring diagrams with automatic line references.
  • Wire numbersEvery wire numbered and tagged by rule.
  • Cross-referencesCoils and contacts linked across every page.
  • Controller drawingsInput and output drawings for programmable controllers, built from a list.
  • TerminalsTerminal strips designed and numbered.
  • Cables and harnessesCables, connectors and harness drawings.
  • Panel layoutComponents placed in the cabinet straight from the schematic.
  • Rails and ductsMounting rails and wiring ducts that fit.
  • ReportsWire lists, terminal plans and bills of materials.
  • Symbol standardsThe symbol standards your region uses.

Power systems

From the main panel to the last outlet.

  • Single-line diagramsThe power system drawn from the supply to every load.
  • Load flowVoltages, currents and losses across the network.
  • Short circuitFault currents at every bus.
  • Protection coordinationBreaker and relay curves set to work together.
  • Arc flashIncident energy and warning labels for every panel.
  • Motor startingSee the voltage dip when a big motor starts.
  • Cable sizingCables sized for load, voltage drop and fault.
  • Panel schedulesCircuits, loads and phase balance worked out for you.
  • GroundingGround grids designed and checked.
  • Code and method shownEvery study names the code and method behind it.
  • Engineer sign-offResults are never presented as certified; a professional engineer signs off.

Lighting design

Light levels you can see.

  • Rooms and spacesDraw rooms or bring them in from Blueprint.
  • Fixture libraryLight fixtures with their real light patterns.
  • Light levelsIlluminance across floors, desks and walls.
  • False-color viewsSee bright and dark areas at a glance.
  • DaylightNatural light from windows and skylights.
  • Outdoor and street lightingParking areas, paths and roads.
  • Emergency lightingEscape routes lit and checked.
  • Lighting energyLighting power worked out for every space.

Lab Partner in Breadboard

Your partner at the bench.

  • Pick the partsDescribe what you need and get parts that fit.
  • Draft the schematicA first circuit from a short description.
  • Route the boardA first routing pass for you to refine.
  • Run the simulationAsk what happens when the load doubles.
  • Write the firmwareStarter code for your board and its sensors.
  • Explain any resultAsk why a rule failed and see how to fix it.
  • Always yoursEvery change is reviewable, and you can undo it.
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