Pulsonix
WestDev's PCB suite with high-speed, RF, flex and FPGA design options
Key data
| Company | WestDev Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | PCB Design Software |
| Headquarters | not stated on the pages we read, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | Desktop software; not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Desktop installation |
| Main Features | Schematic capture, PCB layout, high-speed design, PulsonixSim SPICE, advanced autorouter, Vault database, Flexi-Board, RF, thermal, FPGA design |
| Pricing | Not shown on the pages we read; sold through sales channels and distributors, free trial limited to 100 component pins |
| Best For | Professional teams that want a full desktop suite and local distributor support |
| Replaces | Altium Designer |
Our review
Pulsonix is a professional PCB design solution developed by WestDev Ltd, which describes itself as a UK-based software company established in 1997. The first release of Pulsonix came in 2001, according to the About page.
Version 14.0 is the release shown on the site. The suite covers schematic capture, PCB layout, 3D design and several specialist areas.
What Pulsonix covers beyond basic layout
The Pulsonix product list names high-speed design, a Spice simulator called PulsonixSim, an advanced autorouter and a Vault database connection. Solution pages cover RF design, thermal analysis, FPGA design and chip-on-board design.
Flexi-Board PCB design is listed as its own solution.
How to try Pulsonix and what it costs
WestDev offers a free trial that has all features of the full edition but is limited to 100 component pins.
No prices appear on the pages we read. The site points visitors to sales channels and a distributor lookup by country.
Pulsonix as a European alternative to Altium Designer
Pulsonix has a page for migrating from other systems. The vendor promotes personal, manned support from its team.
For Altium Designer users, the draw is a UK-owned suite with professional features and without a US contract.
Where it falls short
Pulsonix publishes no prices on the pages we read, so cost cannot be compared before contacting sales. The registered address of WestDev Ltd is not on the pages we read. Easy-PC belongs to the same company and has public euro prices.
Who Pulsonix fits
Professional hardware teams that want to buy through a local distributor and accept a quote-based price.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Broad specialist coverage from RF to FPGA
- Spice simulator and autorouter in the product line
- Free trial with all features
- Migration page for users of other systems
- Established UK maker
Cons
- No prices on the pages we read
- Trial capped at 100 component pins
- Company address not on the pages read
- Platform support not stated
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Broad specialist coverage from RF to FPGA
- Spice simulator and autorouter in the product line
- Free trial with all features
- Migration page for users of other systems
- Established UK maker
Cons
- No prices on the pages we read
- Trial capped at 100 component pins
- Company address not on the pages read
- Platform support not stated
Alternatives to Pulsonix
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See all European pcb design software or compare them directly against Altium Designer on our alternatives page.
Common questions
WestDev Ltd, a UK-based software company established in 1997, develops Pulsonix.
Yes. The trial has all features of the full edition but is limited to 100 component pins.
Prices are not shown on the pages we read. The site refers visitors to sales channels and distributors.