May 8, 2025
Smart Polygons: Advanced PCB Design Just Got Easier
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Smart Polygons in Flux behave intuitively like traces, making them straightforward to learn and use—start directly from any pad with automatic net association, simply click to place and adjust points, and watch as copper intelligently reflows in real-time. Let’s dive in!
In PCB design, polygons are customizable copper shapes directly tied to a specific net. They’re crucial because they significantly influence the electrical performance and reliability of your PCB. Polygons allow you to optimize your board layout for specific electrical properties, including improved grounding, controlled impedance, and efficient heat distribution.
Specifically, polygons are indispensable for:
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Unlike zones—which define areas where copper cannot exist—polygons actively conduct electricity and shape your board's electrical performance, making them fundamental for advanced PCB designs.
At Flux, we prioritize intuitive, user-friendly workflows. Automatic copper fills were the first step. Now with polygons, we've continued this approach:
Polygons in Flux behave intuitively like traces, making them straightforward to learn and use, right from the start.
Polygons in Flux pack powerful functionality without complexity:
Polygons unlock new possibilities in your PCB designs. Here are a few practical ways you'll benefit:
Whether you're just dipping your toes into PCB design or you’re a veteran engineer tackling complex layouts, polygons in Flux offer the ideal balance of simplicity and capability:
Polygons are available now in Flux, ready to enhance your PCB design capabilities. Explore this powerful feature today and experience firsthand how advanced design can truly be this easy.
Dive in now and check out our detailed polygon documentation or jump straight into Flux to try it yourself. We can't wait to hear what you think!
Smart Polygons in Flux behave intuitively like traces, making them straightforward to learn and use—start directly from any pad with automatic net association, simply click to place and adjust points, and watch as copper intelligently reflows in real-time. Let’s dive in!
In PCB design, polygons are customizable copper shapes directly tied to a specific net. They’re crucial because they significantly influence the electrical performance and reliability of your PCB. Polygons allow you to optimize your board layout for specific electrical properties, including improved grounding, controlled impedance, and efficient heat distribution.
Specifically, polygons are indispensable for:
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Unlike zones—which define areas where copper cannot exist—polygons actively conduct electricity and shape your board's electrical performance, making them fundamental for advanced PCB designs.
At Flux, we prioritize intuitive, user-friendly workflows. Automatic copper fills were the first step. Now with polygons, we've continued this approach:
Polygons in Flux behave intuitively like traces, making them straightforward to learn and use, right from the start.
Polygons in Flux pack powerful functionality without complexity:
Polygons unlock new possibilities in your PCB designs. Here are a few practical ways you'll benefit:
Whether you're just dipping your toes into PCB design or you’re a veteran engineer tackling complex layouts, polygons in Flux offer the ideal balance of simplicity and capability:
Polygons are available now in Flux, ready to enhance your PCB design capabilities. Explore this powerful feature today and experience firsthand how advanced design can truly be this easy.
Dive in now and check out our detailed polygon documentation or jump straight into Flux to try it yourself. We can't wait to hear what you think!
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