7 things to consider before selecting a PCB design tool

We often hear words like complete, unified, seamless, and integrated to describe a PCB design tool, and there is often an emphasis on competitive PCB design tool advantages or differentiation. But how can tools that claim to perform the same design tasks be differentiated? Are these claims accurate? In reality, not all PCB design tools are created equally, and feature and functionality claims are often presented very broadly. As the old saying goes; the devil is in the details. It is essential that you fully understand the cost-performance measurements for each aspect of the products you are considering.