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What is circuit design?

Circuit design is the first step for every electronics design project and requires the creation of a schematic diagram. The schematic defines how the pins of electrical components are logically connected together on a printed circuit board (PCB). When the circuit design is complete, engineers can use their schematic to perform SPICE simulations or translate their schematic into a PCB design software.

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What is circuit design

Circuit design techniques

Schematic component creation for circuit design

Schematic component creation

The creation of accurate electrical component symbols forms the foundation to a successful circuit design. Symbols provide all of the parametric data needed to run accurate simulations, order manufacturable parts and provide connectability on electronic circuits.

Multi-schematic sheets

Multi-sheet schematics

Multi-sheet schematics help to manage and organise the complexity of advanced circuit designs. Multiple circuit designs can be hierarchically linked together with symbols to improve circuit readability and structure.

SPICE simulations

SPICE simulation

SPICE simulation allows you to simulate and analyse the behaviour of a circuit design. Performing operating point, AC/DC sweep or transient analysis simulations identify circuit performance issues without requiring a PCB prototype.

EAGLE for circuit design

EAGLE circuits
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PCB design, layout and schematic editor software

Products that integrate with EAGLE

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Design modern products with cloud-powered 3D CAD/CAM software

Autodesk AutoCAD LT software

Cost-effective 2D CAD software for drawing, drafting and documentation

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Autodesk AutoCAD software

Professional design software for 2D and 3D CAD

Workflow for electrical and mechanical design

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ECAD to MCAD unification

EAGLE + Fusion 360

Learn how to seamlessly share design changes and collaborate between mechanical and electrical workflows. Bring MCAD + ECAD together with Fusion 360 and EAGLE.

Autodesk Circuits

Circuits on TinkerCAD

Circuits empowers you to bring your ideas to life with free, easy-to-use online tools.

  • Simulate and program Arduino and breadboard components
  • Use standard modules to build complex circuits
  • Create and explore circuits then export to PCB design software, like Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk Circuits

Circuit design basics for electronics beginners

PCB layout basics

PCB layout basics

The printed circuit board (PCB) layout brings your circuit design to life in its physical form. Learn more about the PCB layout process and how to design your own.

Schematic design basics for circuit design beginners

Schematic design basics

The schematic design defines connectivity between your electrical component symbols. Learn more about the schematic design process and how to design your own.

SPICE simulation basics for beginners

SPICE simulation basics

SPICE simulation allows you to analyse voltage and current performance in your circuit design. Learn more about SPICE and how to run your first SPICE simulation.

Circuit design resources

Learn more about circuit design with these tutorials, tips and guides.