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PADS Standard & Standard Plus
PADS Standard delivers core design solutions for schematic, layout, and PCB simulation in a highly affordable package.
PADS PCB design software
For 20 years, PADS has been your trusted choice for PCB design. We’re building on that legacy with a modern, future-ready Xpedition ecosystem – designed for more scale, simplicity and value.
Introducing Xpedition Standard
A scalable PCB design solution built for small teams that need a balance of cost efficiency and advanced capabilities. It’s designed to help smaller teams move faster, work smarter, and design with confidence without sacrificing quality or budget.
Built on legacy, ready for the future
Xpedition Standard builds on the PADS legacy with advanced capabilities for the next generation.
Familiar environment, modern experience
Cleaner UI, faster onboarding, fewer clicks. Streamlined navigation help you and your team complete designs quicker.
Connects teams anywhere
In-context collaboration and real-time supply chain insights keep all stakeholders aligned.
PADS Professional vs. Xpedition Standard
See what you get with our new, future-ready ecosystem.
PADS Professional Premium | Xpedition Standard | |
|---|---|---|
Next-gen design experience | ✔ | |
AI-infused | ✔ | |
Named user licensing | ✔ | |
Cloud storage | 500GB | 500GB |
Schematic layout/Cross-probing | ✔ | ✔ |
PCB layout | ✔ | ✔ |
Constraint management | ✔ | ✔ |
Design version compare | ✔ | ✔ |
MCAD integration | ✔ | ✔ |
Autorouting | ✔ | |
DFM analysis | ✔ | |
Award-winning comprehensive on-demand training | ✔ | ✔ |
Established PADS solutions
If you’re an existing PADS Standard Plus, PADS Professional and PADS Professional Premium customer we are still supporting these products in our portfolio.
