Methods of developing an electrical circuit diagram in the software and hardware complex of a design automation system

The article examines the current state of methods for developing an electrical circuit diagram using software and hardware complexes of design automation systems (CAD). The authors have identified the main stages of design: from setting the task and selecting the element base to optimizing and modeling the circuit, culminating in the documentation. The advantages of using automation software are presented, such as reducing the risk of errors, speeding up the design process, and improving the accuracy of calculations. Special attention is paid to the methods of automatic development of the list of elements. Such as: built-in CAD tools, macros built into the system, list generation tools built into the automated Control System, self-developed macros.Developed on the basis of such popular software complexes as AltiumDesigner, DeltaDesign system, ESI in AS UDI Soyuz-PLM. In addition to the advantages, some difficulties typical for the introduction and operation of CAD are noted, including the need for regular retraining of specialists and high financial costs for the purchase of licenses. The conclusion is made about the key role of software and hardware complexes in improving the efficiency and quality of design, the importance of timely updating the skills of engineers for successful work in conditions of rapid technology development is emphasized.