Free, open source database library for Altium Designer by Mark Harris. Contains over 200,000 components with accurate footprints and 3D models. Hosted on dedicated cloud platform for latest component updates. Includes schematic symbols and PCB footprints hosted on GitHub
KiCad is a free, open-source EDA tool for electronic circuit design. Developed by Jean-Pierre Charras and maintained by community. Supports multiple tools for schematic and PCB design. Available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS systems
Author created first Proteus library for Arduino UNO. Library includes six Arduino boards: UNO, Mega 2560, Mega 1280, Nano, Mini, Pro Mini. Library developed using Microsoft Visual Studio C++
Surface mount devices (SMDs) are increasingly used in commercial products. SMDs offer improved performance over through-hole components. More than 50% of active semiconductor components are SMDs
Kicad is a free and open source CAD software for commercial PCBs. Supports Windows, Linux and macOS under GNU GPL v3 license. Developed by institutions including University of Grenoble and CERN
Fritzing is an open-source CAD software developed at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Designed for converting prototypes into physical PCB models. Supports professionals of all skill levels in electronics design