| Version | 20200801 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Juspertor |
| Release date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Date added | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Os requirements | Macintosh |
| Requirements | macOS Catalina macOS Mojave macOS High Sierra macOS Sierra OS X El Capitan OS X Yosemite OS X Mavericks OS X Mountain Lion OS X Lion |
| Total downloads | 1,645 |
| Downloads per week | 2 |
| Price | Free |
Description
The LayoutEditor is a program to design and edit layouts for MEMS/IC fabrication. As well as it is suitably for Multi-Chip-Modules (MCM), Chip-on-Board (COB), Low temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC), printed circuit boards (PCB), GDS Editor thick film technology, thin film technology, .... It has sophisticated functions like all angles, font generator, macros, boolean operations, design rule checker, OPC, netlist driven layout and LVS. The Calma GDSII file format is used as the primary file format. Also OASIS (Open Artwork System Interchange Standard), DXF, CIF (Caltech Intermediate Form) and Gerber (RS-274X) are full supported. Alliance, Lasi file can be imported. The LayoutEditor is crossplatform compatible and runs on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and much more plattforms.
Key details
- Design and edit layouts for MEMS/IC fabrication
- Last updated on 08/21/20
- There have been 1 update within the past 6 months
- The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal
Review
Circuit and electronics designers may need an option to better design products on a Mac. LayoutEditor for Mac may not be worthwhile for the average user, but for those needing this type of software, it could be a good option.
Download and installation of LayoutEditor for Mac occurred quickly despite the lack of a native installer. After startup and the acceptance of a lengthy user agreement, the program starts quickly, but lacks any instructions or visible support. The interface is confusing to the average user and the Help section did little to demonstrate the program's features. There are several buttons along the top of the window and a separate row of 14 along the side. Few of their functions are easily determined by the button's graphic. While confusing, the program does work well and has most of the functioning of other, very expensive, computer-aided design programs. Users can zoom in and out to create details at several different sizes, which can be used for different parts of a design. For those with some CAD experience, the program should be easy to use, while others may only be able to create basic shapes, lines, and text boxes.
While too complicated for those without design software experience, LayoutEditor for Mac's features and performance make it a useful option for those looking for design software.