RS Components has added new features to DesignSpark PCB PRO and launched an RS stock number to make it easier to purchase.

The free-of-charge version of DesignSpark PCB, part of the RS DesignSpark range, provides a no-cost way for anyone to design their own PCB. With many features only seen in commercial software, it continues to be popular with individual users and smaller teams. It takes this to the next level by offering more advanced features that can only be supported in professional PCB design software. The PRO version provides organisations with larger engineering teams or more demanding conditions a low-cost, seamless migration path to advanced PCB design and manufacturing features.

New users may now purchase a perpetual licence for the solution directly through their RS Components account. Existing PRO v9 customers can upgrade to v10. This offers a simpler buying experience for registered users, as they no longer have to enter payment details or perform an additional financial transaction.

“We feel that adding a dedicated stock number for a DesignSpark PCB PRO licence makes it easier to gain access to its advanced features,” said Pete Wood, head of DesignSpark Experience at RS. “The process of purchasing a licence is now more familiar and as simple as buying any other product on the RS website.”