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KiCad for Mac

  -  1.4 GB  -  Open Source
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  • Latest Version

    KiCad 9.0.6 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    macOS 10.15 Catalina or later

  • User Rating

    Click to vote

  • Author / Product

    KiCad Team / External Link

  • Filename

    kicad-unified-universal-9.0.6.dmg

KiCad for Mac is an open-source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). The programs handle Schematic Capture and PCB Layout with Gerber output.

The suite runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS and is licensed under GNU GPL v3. The first release date was in 1992 by its original author, Jean-Pierre Charras, but is now currently under development by the KiCad Developers Team.

Schematic Capture

With the schematic editor, you can create your design without limit; there are no paywalls to unlock features. An official library for schematic symbols and a built-in schematic symbol editor help you get started quickly with your designs. Schematic capture is efficient, with all the tools you can expect for such a task.

The interface focuses on productivity. There are no complexity limits, as large designs can be divided into hierarchical subsheets. Various export options are available (PDF, SVG, HPGL, Postscript).

PCB Layout

Make professional PCB layouts with up to 32 copper layers. KiCad for macOS now has a push and shove router which is capable of routing differential pairs and interactively tuning trace lengths.

This modern tool will help you layout your board faster. As you draw your track, it pushes forward traces that are in the way. If that is not possible, your track will be rerouted around obstacles. The push and shove router will make sure that your DRC constraints are respected.

3D Viewer

Ki Cad for macOS includes a 3D viewer that you can use to inspect your design in an interactive canvas. You can rotate and pan around to inspect details that are difficult to inspect on a 2D view.

Multiple rendering options allow you to modify the aesthetic appearance of the board or to hide and show features for easier inspection. When laying out your PCB, you can instantly inspect your design in an interactive 3D view. Rotate and pan around to inspect details easier than with a 2D display.

Features and Highlights
  • Electrical Rules Check
  • Export Netlists
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Integrated libraries
  • Push and shove router
  • Length tuning
  • Footprint Editor (GAL)
How to Use
  • Install by dragging KiCad to Applications folder
  • Launch the app and choose a project workspace
  • Create a new schematic with Eeschema
  • Place components using the library browser
  • Connect components with wires in the schematic
  • Annotate components and assign footprints
  • Switch to PCB editor to layout the board
  • Route traces manually or use autorouter
  • Run DRC to check for design rule violations
  • Generate Gerber files for manufacturing
  • Export BOM and other documentation
System Requirements

macOS 10.14 or later

64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon (ARM64)

4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)

1 GB free disk space

OpenGL-compatible GPU for 3D viewer

PROS
  • Free and open-source EDA tool
  • Cross-platform and regularly updated
  • Powerful schematic and PCB editor
  • Large library and community support
  • Supports 3D rendering of PCB designs
CONS
  • Occasional bugs in new releases
  • UI less polished than commercial tools
  • Limited autorouting capabilities
  • Some libraries may need manual setup
Also Available: Download KiCad for Windows

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What's new in this version:

General:
- Ensure file write permissions copying edited library table
- Ensure custom library table write path is correctly created
- Prevent always requesting keychain unlock when Git project is opened
- Ensures proper execution when running external application
- Show all files in file tree when using git
- Prevent Altium import error when schematic and/or PCB files are in folder
- Make sure ERC/DRC exclusion hotkey works when dialog has focus
- Support translation in tool context menus
- Support translation of property grid enumerations
- Fix crash when importing Altium project

Schematic Editor:
- Add bulk field editing to symbol field table dialog
- Ensure new symbols obey the observed sheet number
- Maintain units even when opening in standalone mode
- Properly name Altium sub-sheets on import
- Fix crash when updating symbol
- Ensure symbol fields table and BOM export field values match using shared sub-sheets
- Fix missing description field when using HTTP libraries
- Ensure ERC Exclusions are maintained

Symbol Editor:
- Prompt for unsaved changes in the library symbol fields table editor.
- Prevent crash in changing item symbol unit in properties panel
- Set symbols modified flag (*) when library fields are changed.

Simulator:
- Enforce spice valid net names when parsing
- Improve right Y-axis label layout and power signals displaying incorrect units on simulation plot

Board Editor:
- Fix crash when pressing 'X' to begin routing
- Fix crash when routing an empty board.
- Correctly inherit track width when multiple net classes are defined
- Avoid OtherSideView when exporting IPC-2581B
- Fix wrong netclass assignment when more than four net classes
- Prevent duplicate symbol names in ODB++ output
- Fix broken PNS track dragging when constrain to H/V/45 mode is turned on
- Handle custom fields from netlist
- Ensure Altium PCB import saves under the correct name
- Fix crash when canceling zone refill after moving zone points
- Prevent zone and shape corners snap to 45/90 degree lines when the option is disabled
- Ensure moving objects with arrow keys is aligned to grid
- Correct sort net classes in netclass inspector
- Auto-convert numeric values in fields when referencing them in expressions
- Fix zone filling issues
- Import pad to die lengths when importing Altium board file.
- Fix track length calculation inconsistencies
- Improved multi-drag segment side/corner determination
- Do not ignore grid snapping when movement constrained to horizontal, vertical, or 45 degree mode
- Fix constrained movement regression
- Fix snapping issue with measurement tool
- Fix horizontal, vertical, 45 degree toggle during move
- Fix "Unroute Selected" when footprint is selected and select pads is disabled

Footprint Editor:
- Allow deleting multiple 3D models in footprint properties dialog

IPC API:
- Fix crash when setting padstack layers

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