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FreePCB is a free, open-source
printed circuit board layout editor for Microsoft
Windows, released under the GNU General Public
License. It is not quite finished, lacking some
important features such as a Footprint Editor,
Design Rule Check and Autorouter. However, it is
quite capable of laying out a PCB and producing
Gerber files. Some of its features are:
- 1 to 8 copper layers
- Board size up to 60 inches by 60 inches
- Footprint libraries courtesy of Ivex Design
International Inc.
- Copper fill areas
- Imports PADS-PCB netlists
- Exports extended Gerber files (RS274X) and
Excellon drill files
If you use FreePCB to design a PCB, I would STRONGLY
suggest that you check your Gerber files with a
program such as ViewMate (available for free
here) before spending any money to have the
boards manufactured.
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