What is Quilter?
Quilter is a comprehensive PCB design automation platform that revolutionizes the circuit board design process. The system functions as an all-in-one PCB designer, capable of handling component placement, trace routing, stackup definition, and pour generation while ensuring compatibility with existing design tools like Altium and KiCAD.
Through its advanced AI technology, Quilter generates multiple high-quality design candidates within hours, all passing Design Rule Checks (DRC) and ready for fabrication. The platform validates designs against manufacturing tolerances from top fabrication houses and seamlessly integrates with existing design workflows, allowing engineers to maintain complete control over their projects.
Features
- Automated Layout: Complete PCB design including placement, routing, stackups, and pours
- Design Optimization: EMI performance and manufacturing constraint validation
- Hybrid Workflow: Continues from manual design elements without modification
- Multi-candidate Generation: Creates dozens of DRC-compliant designs within hours
- Tool Compatibility: Native support for Altium and KiCAD file formats
- Manufacturing Validation: Proactive verification against fab house tolerances
Use Cases
- Rapid PCB prototyping
- Complex circuit board design
- Hardware development acceleration
- Electronics manufacturing preparation
- Design space exploration
- PCB design optimization
FAQs
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What are the current board limitations for Quilter?
Quilter currently supports boards with <2000 pins, <500 components, <20% density, <10 layers, <6GHz signals, and <4A current. -
How long does the design process take?
Initial layout candidates appear within 1-2 hours, with full exploration taking 2-6 hours. The system automatically times out after 12 hours. -
Will there be a free version after the beta period?
Yes, Quilter will maintain a 'free forever' tier after general availability, though it may have usage restrictions.
