Proteus Design Suite
PCB Design & Simulation Made Easy.
Overview
The Proteus Design Suite, developed by Labcenter Electronics, is a comprehensive Windows application for electronic design. It combines schematic capture, mixed-mode SPICE simulation, microcontroller simulation, and PCB layout in a single integrated environment. It is widely used in both professional and educational settings for designing, testing, and prototyping electronic circuits and embedded systems.
✨ Key Features
- Schematic Capture
- Mixed-Mode SPICE Circuit Simulation
- Microcontroller Co-simulation (PIC, AVR, ARM, etc.)
- PCB Layout with Shape-based Autorouter
- 3D Board Visualization
- IoT Builder for Arduino/Raspberry Pi appliance design
- Integrated library with over 15 million parts
- Push and Shove Manual Routing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful co-simulation of microcontrollers and mixed-mode SPICE circuits.
- All-in-one integrated toolset for schematic, simulation, and PCB layout.
- Cost-effective perpetual licensing model.
Unique Value: Enables rapid prototyping of complete embedded systems by simulating the hardware and firmware together, significantly reducing development time and the need for physical prototypes.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Simulating microcontroller-based systems with peripheral electronics before hardware is built.
- Designing and laying out professional multi-layer PCBs.
- Teaching electronics and embedded design in universities and colleges.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-frequency RF and microwave design
- Advanced signal integrity and power integrity analysis
- Large-scale enterprise collaboration
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior integrated microcontroller simulation capabilities compared to other PCB design tools, making it ideal for firmware-heavy projects.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Demo version is available which is time-limited in simulation.
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