Pulsonix Releases New Version of its PCB Design Software with Simulation, 3D & Workflow Enhancements

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Pulsonix has released Version 14.0 of its PCB design software, introducing a range of enhancements aimed at improving simulation capabilities, mechanical-electrical integration, and overall workflow efficiency for engineers working on increasingly complex electronic systems.

One of the headline additions in Version 14.0 is PulsonixSim, a fully integrated simulation tool based on the ngspice engine. Embedded directly within the schematic environment, PulsonixSim allows designers to attach models, apply stimuli, and perform mixed-mode SPICE analyses- including transient, AC, DC, Monte Carlo, and noise—without leaving the design platform. Results can be displayed in full-screen graphs or within the design interface for quick reference.

Version 14.0 also introduces significant advancements in 3D functionality. A new “lift-off” state for Flexi bend regions enables flexible board sections to originate inside existing boundaries, while adaptive bend-radius parameters improve design accuracy. In addition, a new 3D clipping-plane feature allows users to hide selected areas along the X, Y, or Z axes for clearer inspection of internal layers.

Other notable enhancements in the release include:

• Interactive HTML BOM, exporting design and bill-of-materials data into a searchable, browser-friendly format.
• Comparison tools, including symbol/footprint compare and design revision analyser, which highlight differences between versions using visual overlays.
• User interface updates such as tear-off windows, dock bars, and faster category switching for smoother navigation in large projects.
• New circular hatching style to reduce impedance variation during etching.
• Modern scripting framework, replacing legacy ActiveX automation with an in-house system offering improved security, faster execution, and broader functionality.
• Vault improvements, including thumbnail previews, permission controls, and enhanced revision naming to support stronger data integrity.

Pulsonix has also added a direct interface with ADAM Research’s Thermal Risk Management (TRM) software. This integration allows PCB designers to export layout data in a TRM-compatible format while preserving stack details, copper areas, vias, and component power data. The streamlined workflow reduces manual data translation and error risk, enabling engineers to run thermal simulations and feed results back into the PCB design for immediate evaluation.

TRM’s advanced modelling calculates temperature distribution, thermal resistance, and hotspot locations across multilayer boards, helping optimise cooling paths and component placement as electronic systems become smaller and more powerful.

“Version 14.0 represents our commitment to evolve Pulsonix in step with real user needs,” said Bob Williams, Marketing Director at Pulsonix. “By deepening simulation, enhancing 3D inspection, and refining workflows, we believe 14.0 gives engineers a more powerful, cohesive tool helping them confidently deliver complex, high-performance electronics designs.”

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