Mouser launches free PCB package
Mouser Electronics has launched MultiSIM Blue, a PCB design integration tool developed in collaboration with National Instruments.
The freely available tool integrates the Berkeley SPICE engine, as well as a preloaded library of popular components from the Mouser database.
Raymond Yin, director of technical content, said: "It's a tool chain that spans from design to purchasing. Engineers will have access to 100,000 components." However, there is a limit of 50 components per design, which Yin doesn't think will be a problem in most cases.
According to Mouser, the package supports prelayout design convergence and mixed signal simulation. It can handle components with more than 1000 pins and pitch sizes down to 0.8mm. MultiSIM Blue also offers 3D visualisation features and access to real time pricing information.
