Frequently Asked Questions About Quilter
What is Quilter?
A generative design tool for PCB designers to automate circuit board layouts.
How to use Quilter?
Create your schematic using an ECAD tool (Altium or KiCAD), upload the files, define constraints, generate design options, and select the one that best fits your needs.
How does Quilter differ from traditional autorouters?
Unlike standard autorouters, Quilter acts like a human designer, managing every aspect of PCB layout, including trace routing, component placement, board layer configurations, and conducting electromagnetic interference simulations.
Which types of boards can Quilter handle?
Quilter aims to support all board types eventually. For now, it's ideal for boards with fewer than 1000 pins, under 100 components, less than 10% density, signals below 500MHz, and currents below 2A.
How does Quilter manage design rules?
Quilter assesses designs against ten different rule sets and suggests the most conservative one that achieves full routing with zero design rule violations. The rule sets are sourced from PCB manufacturers like JLPCB, OSHPark, and PCBWay.
What is the expected time for completing a design?
Leveraging reinforcement learning, Quilter examines countless design configurations, typically presenting a viable option within 1-2 hours. Full exploration of all possible designs may take 2-6 hours, with a system time-out after 12 hours.
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