File extension .PCB
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Printed Circuit Board Format | N/A | Data Files |
A PCB file, or Printed Circuit Board Design file, is a type of file format used in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer, a program used for creating designs for printed circuit boards (PCBs). The PCB design file contains the schematic for the circuit board, its parts list, the board layout information, and other related information which are required for constructing the board. The PCB file format is similar to CAD, DWG, and DXF files.
PCB File Format
The PCB design file is created in the Cadence Allegro PCB Designer software, which is based on OrCAD. This software allows users to design oards using schematic capture tools and integrated layout tools. PCB design files include the board matrix layout, holes, components, tracks, and wires used for constructing the board. The files also contain the netlist used by the software for wire tracing and verification of connections. It also contains other objects such as labels, markers, and text.
Related File Extensions
The PCB file extension is related to other 3D design extensions such as: CAD,
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After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PCB) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .PCB extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .PCB file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .PCB extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .PCB extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PCB file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PCB file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .PCB file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PCB file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PCB file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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