PCB Design Software Resources

PADS Related...

• Where To Buy PADS
  PADS solutions are available worldwide, through a global network of value-added resellers.. View Locations
• PADS Schematic and PCB Translators
  PADS library and translators are reliable, thorough, accurate, and FREE. View now.
• System Requirements
  See recommendations for memory, disk space, and processor speed for reasonable performance of PADS software. Note that performance may be impacted by the complexity of your design and by the number of concurrent processes. View now
• Design Kits
  Mentor Graphics has teamed up with several vendors to provide the following design kits and reference designs to accompany industry-leading high-speed design and PCB layout tools. Learn more

Service Bureaus

Looking for companies that can design or fabricate boards for you? Consult one of the following Service Bureaus. Use the pull-down menu to narrow the list to service bureaus in your area.

• Expedition Service Bureaus
• PADS Service Bureaus
• Boardstation Service Bureaus

Free Browsers

These browsers are for customers who currently use Expedition and Board Station. The browsers are provided free of charge. Read more

Design Kits

These vendor specific designs provide Mentor customers with faster design implementation, decreasing time to market and reduced design iterations. Read more

Success Stories

See how successful companies use Mentor Graphics PCB Design. Read more

IBIS Resources

View the latest IBIS resource. Learn more

BGA Book

PCB innovator and thought leader Charles Pfeil offers his book, BGA Breakouts and Routing. Learn More

Communities

Mentor Graphics PCB Community Learn More