Pin naming, pin setting, and pin arrangement are the 3 most important factors to consider when creating the schematic symbol for an IC device. Considering these aspects will help you create a direct and functional design. At SnapEDA, we developed our own internal standards based on these 3 factors. PIN NAMING To avoid incorrect pin…
-
SnapEDA launches new 3D viewer
Read moreWe’re excited to share that we have launched a new and improved 3D viewer for our parts. It allows engineers to preview 3D models available on SnapEDA before download. We’ve added three key features, based on feedback from our community. First, we’ve added dimensions to the viewer so that engineers can verify key measurements before…
-
SnapEDA now supports Altium’s native .IntLib format
Read moreAfter lots of feedback from the SnapEDA community, we are excited to introduce a new, native Altium exporter! ✨ This exporter will make it more seamless to download Altium symbols & footprints into your designs. In a few clicks, you’ll get your symbols & footprints in their native *.intlib format. What this means for Altium designers Altium…
-
Over 200,000 New Samtec Connectors on SnapEDA
Read moreWe’re thrilled to share that we’ve teamed up with Samtec, a global manufacturer of connectors, to release over 200,000 high quality connector symbols & footprints for their products. With these new connector models, engineers can now easily discover, and integrate Samtec products. Connector models are highly sought-after by our community, because they are incredibly time-consuming…
-
What are ECAD libraries?
Read moreECAD libraries vs. MCAD libraries, and all the acronyms you need to know in the electronics industry! The more time you spend exploring the electronics design industry, the more you realize how much we love our acronyms! Whether you’re just getting up to speed on the industry, or you’re an industry veteran, the sheer number…
-
Definitions for common inductor parameters
Read moreInductors are common, two-terminal electrical devices that store energy in a magnetic field. They’re typically made from a simple coil of wire, wound around either a metal or air core. They are commonly used in filters, transformers, tuning circuits, energy storage, impedance matching, sensors and more. The most important step when selecting an inductor is…
-
Getting started with SnapEDA Part II: Using InstaBuild
Read moreIn the second part our Getting Started guide, we’ll be showing you to how to use SnapEDA to speed up symbol & footprint creation when the exact part you need doesn’t yet exist in our library.
-
SnapEDA updates KiCad footprint support!
Read moreAfter countless requests from the KiCad community, we are pleased to announce that SnapEDA is now supporting the latest KiCad footprint format! This is great news for KiCad users because this format, introduced in KiCad Version 4, brought many improvements that benefit our community starting today! These improvements include native-software support of slotted holes (oval…
-
Top 10 downloaded parts this holiday season!
Read moreAt SnapEDA, our team of component engineers is constantly adding new parts to our library to help our community design electronics faster. Here are some of the most popular parts we added this holiday season, that you can start designing with right away! All the parts come complete with symbols and footprints for instant design-in.…
-
Getting started with SnapEDA Part I: Introduction
Read moreWe started SnapEDA with a simple mission: to help engineers innovate faster by removing barriers. We believe in a world where engineers have the building blocks they need at their fingertips so they can spend their time designing – and making the greatest impact with their work. Starting out, one of the biggest pain points…
Our Products
