Quilter
Automate complex PCB layouts with AI-powered design optimization
Target Audience
- PCB Designers
- Electronics Engineers
- Hardware Startups
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Overview
Quilter revolutionizes circuit board design by handling placement, routing, and stackup configuration automatically.\n\nIt generates multiple manufacturing-ready designs in hours instead of weeks while respecting your constraints.\n\nWorks seamlessly with existing ECAD tools to preserve your workflow while accelerating prototyping.
Key Features
All-in-One PCB Design
Handles component placement, routing, stackups, and pours automatically
Constraint-Based Optimization
Imports design rules to optimize for EMI and manufacturability
Non-Destructive Editing
Works around your manual designs without altering them
Rapid Prototyping
Generates multiple DRC-validated designs in 2-6 hours
Manufacturer Validation
Checks designs against top fab house tolerances
Use Cases
Design complex multilayer PCBs
Generate multiple layout candidates
Optimize EMI performance
Prepare manufacturing-ready designs
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Handles boards beyond typical autorouter capabilities
- Saves weeks of manual design time
- Validates against actual manufacturer specs
- Preserves existing ECAD workflows
Cons
- Current 500-component/10-layer size limit
- 12-hour max runtime for complex designs
- Limited to <6GHz signals in current version
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Quilter different from autorouters?
Manages full PCB design including stackups and component placement, creating more complex boards than typical autorouters while exploring hundreds of design possibilities.
What board specifications does Quilter support?
Currently best for boards with <2000 pins, <500 components, <10 layers, and <6GHz signals based on current capabilities.
How does design rule validation work?
Simultaneously evaluates against 10 manufacturer rulesets (including JLPCB and PCBWay) to ensure 100% routing with 0 DRC violations.
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