EAGLE PCB Design Software Freeware Version

EAGLE is a user-friendly, powerful and affordable software for efficient circuit board design (PCB design) and combines the modules schematic editor, layout editor and autorouter on one single interface. There is also a freeware version of this software which can be used for free and which has only few limitations.

Picture 1: EAGLE PCB Design Software


Limitations of the Freeware version

The following limitations apply to the EAGLE Light Edition in general:
> The usable board area is limited to 100 x 80 mm (4 x 3.2 inches).
> Only two signal layers can be used (Top and Bottom).
> The schematic editor can only create one sheet.

Apart from these three limitations the EAGLE Light Edition can do anything the Professional Edition can do. You can even load, view and print drawings that exceed these limits!

The Freeware version of EAGLE Light adds these limitations:
> Support is only available via email or through our forum (no fax or phone support).
> Use is limited to non-profit applications or evaluation purposes.



Freeware version: EAGLE Light Edition.


Source: CadSoft.