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'''Upverter''' is an [[Electronic design automation|EDA]] system delivered in a web-browser which enables hardware engineers to design, share, and review [[circuit diagram|schematics]] and [[printed circuit board|printed circuit boards]]. It additionally features the ability to generate a [[bill of materials]], [[Gerber File|Gerber]] files, and a 3D rendering. Upverter provides Web-based tools for editing schematic diagrams and for laying out printed-circuit boards—all at no cost for open-source projects. <ref>http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/cloudbased-electronicdesign-tools-gain-traction</ref>
'''Upverter''' is an [[Electronic design automation|electronic circuit design]] system delivered in a web browser, which enables hardware engineers to design, share, and review [[circuit diagram|schematics]] and [[printed circuit board]]s. It additionally features the ability to generate a [[bill of materials]], [[Gerber File|Gerber]] files, and a [[3D rendering]]. Upverter provides web-based tools for editing schematic diagrams and for laying out printed-circuit boards. It does not require payment for open-source projects.


== History ==
Incubated through [[Y Combinator (company)|Y Combinator]] in 2011.<ref>http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/demofall-2011-a-google-docs-for-circuit-design</ref>, the company announced it had raised $2.3 million in seed funding on March 2014.<ref>http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/20/upverter-raises-2-3m-to-be-the-online-collaboration-layer-for-hardware-engineering/</ref> In September 2013, [[SparkFun Electronics]] released their entire open source design library on the platform.<ref>http://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?doc_id=1319651</ref> As of August 2014, the design tool has racked up over 20,000 users.<ref>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/starting-out/startup-takes-hardware-design-out-of-dark-ages-with-collaborative-browser-based-app/article20189121/</ref>
The company was incubated through [[Y Combinator (company)|Y Combinator]]'s startup program in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/demofall-2011-a-google-docs-for-circuit-design|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009071542/http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/demofall-2011-a-google-docs-for-circuit-design|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 9, 2011|title=DemoFall 2011: A "Google Docs" for Circuit Design - IEEE Spectrum|last=Perry|first=Tekla|date=2011-09-16|publisher=[[IEEE]]|access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref> In September 2013, [[SparkFun Electronics]] released their open source design library on the platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?doc_id=1319651|title=Upverter & Sparkfun Release Over 500 Open-Source Designs|publisher=EE Times|access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrum.ieee.org/cloudbased-electronicdesign-tools-gain-traction|title=Cloud-based Electronic-Design Tools Gain Traction - IEEE Spectrum|last=Schneider|first=David|date=2014-06-26|publisher=[[IEEE]]|access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref>


In March 2014, the company announced it had raised $2.3 million in seed funding.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/03/20/upverter-raises-2-3m-to-be-the-online-collaboration-layer-for-hardware-engineering/|title=Upverter Raises $2.3M To Be The Online Collaboration Layer For Hardware Engineering|date=2014-03-20|publisher=TechCrunch|access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref> As of August 2014, the company claimed to have over 20,000 registered users.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/starting-out/startup-takes-hardware-design-out-of-dark-ages-with-collaborative-browser-based-app/article20189121/|title=Startup drags hardware design out of dark ages with collaborative, browser-based app|author=Ivor Tossell|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=25 August 2014 |access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref>
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Upverter is an integrated tool for schematic capture, PCB layout, as well as [[version control]], issue management, and [[technical peer review|design review]]. It has extensive support for file formats including [[EAGLE (program) | Eagle]], [[Altium Designer]] and [[OrCAD]].


=== Upverter and Altium ===
Unlike other EDA suites, Upverter features the ability for live collaboration on a design, and includes a shared parts library including over 1.2 million components.
In August 2017, Upverter was acquired by [[Altium]], and was offered as a free-to-use product.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.upverter.com/2017/08/28/upverter-joins-altium/|title=Upverter Joins Altium|author=Zak Homuth|date=2017-08-28|publisher=Upverter}}</ref> Altium announced on May 14, 2018 that [[CircuitMaker]], Altium's free maker-oriented design tool and associated web content, would become part of the Upverter product,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.upverter.com/2018/05/17/and-away-we-go-merge/|title=And away we go... Merge!|author=Zak Homuth|date=14 May 2018 |publisher=Upverter}}</ref> with [[CircuitMaker]] forming the desktop client for offline editing, and Upverter.com forming both the browser based design editor along with content community and library.<ref>{{cite web | last=Jordan |first=Benjamin |title=Upverter and CircuitMaker - Have your cake and eat it too! |url=https://circuitmaker.com/blog/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too |publisher=Altium LLC |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> However, in a blog post on May 11, 2019, Altium [[Chief operating officer|COO]] Ted Pawela stated that the plans had evolved, and the products would remain separate, with interoperability features for the design files.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Author|last1=TedPawela|access-date=2019-07-17|title=Update on Upverter and its Development|url=https://blog.upverter.com/2019/05/11/update-on-upverter-and-its-development/|date=11 May 2019}}</ref>

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==Features==
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Upverter is an integrated tool for schematic capture, PCB layout, as well as [[version control]], issue management, and [[technical peer review|design review]]. It supports import from [[EAGLE (program)|Eagle]], [[Altium Designer]] and [[OrCAD]] file formats. The tool also includes collaboration features, and a comprehensive parts library. Since August 2015 the platform also includes a component verification service.


==Awards==
==Awards==
The company was recognized as Canada's Top 10 Up-and-Coming technology company by [[PriceWaterhouseCoopers|PwC]] in November 2014<ref>http://www.techvibes.com/blog/innovator-of-year-2014-11-07</ref>, and Top 20 Hottest Innovative Company by the Canadian Innovation Exchange in 2013.<ref>http://www.canadianinnovationexchange.com/top-20/showcase/</ref>
The company was recognized as Canada's Top 10 Up-and-Coming technology company by [[PriceWaterhouseCoopers|PwC]] in November 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techvibes.com/blog/innovator-of-year-2014-11-07 |title=PwC Names Canada's Innovator of Year, Highlights 10 Up-and-Coming Tech Companies |publisher=Techvibes.com |date=2014-11-07 |access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref> and Top 20 Hottest Innovative Company by the Canadian Innovation Exchange in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianinnovationexchange.com/top-20/showcase/ |title=Showcase |publisher=Canadian Innovation Exchange |access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref>


Upverter was also selected as the 2013 PCB Design Tools Winner by DesignVision.<ref>http://www.edn.com/design/systems-design/4405951/5/the-2013-DesignVision-winners-announced-at-DesignCon</ref>
Upverter was also selected as the 2013 PCB Design Tools Winner by DesignVision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edn.com/design/systems-design/4405951/5/the-2013-DesignVision-winners-announced-at-DesignCon |title=The 2013 DesignVision winners announced at DesignCon |publisher=EDN |date=2013-01-29 |access-date=2015-03-08}}</ref>


== See also ==
==See also==
{{Portal|Electronics}}
* [[Comparison of EDA software]]
* [[Comparison of EDA software]]
* [[List of free electronics circuit simulators]]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 05:16, 31 July 2024

Upverter
Developer(s)Upverter
Initial releaseJune 2011
PlatformCloud / Web Browser
Available inEnglish
TypeEDA software
LicenseCommercial software
Websiteupverter.com

Upverter is an electronic circuit design system delivered in a web browser, which enables hardware engineers to design, share, and review schematics and printed circuit boards. It additionally features the ability to generate a bill of materials, Gerber files, and a 3D rendering. Upverter provides web-based tools for editing schematic diagrams and for laying out printed-circuit boards. It does not require payment for open-source projects.

History

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The company was incubated through Y Combinator's startup program in 2011.[1] In September 2013, SparkFun Electronics released their open source design library on the platform.[2][3]

In March 2014, the company announced it had raised $2.3 million in seed funding.[4] As of August 2014, the company claimed to have over 20,000 registered users.[5]

Upverter and Altium

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In August 2017, Upverter was acquired by Altium, and was offered as a free-to-use product.[6] Altium announced on May 14, 2018 that CircuitMaker, Altium's free maker-oriented design tool and associated web content, would become part of the Upverter product,[7] with CircuitMaker forming the desktop client for offline editing, and Upverter.com forming both the browser based design editor along with content community and library.[8] However, in a blog post on May 11, 2019, Altium COO Ted Pawela stated that the plans had evolved, and the products would remain separate, with interoperability features for the design files.[9]

Features

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Upverter is an integrated tool for schematic capture, PCB layout, as well as version control, issue management, and design review. It supports import from Eagle, Altium Designer and OrCAD file formats. The tool also includes collaboration features, and a comprehensive parts library. Since August 2015 the platform also includes a component verification service.

Awards

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The company was recognized as Canada's Top 10 Up-and-Coming technology company by PwC in November 2014,[10] and Top 20 Hottest Innovative Company by the Canadian Innovation Exchange in 2013.[11]

Upverter was also selected as the 2013 PCB Design Tools Winner by DesignVision.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Perry, Tekla (2011-09-16). "DemoFall 2011: A "Google Docs" for Circuit Design - IEEE Spectrum". IEEE. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  2. ^ "Upverter & Sparkfun Release Over 500 Open-Source Designs". EE Times. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  3. ^ Schneider, David (2014-06-26). "Cloud-based Electronic-Design Tools Gain Traction - IEEE Spectrum". IEEE. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  4. ^ "Upverter Raises $2.3M To Be The Online Collaboration Layer For Hardware Engineering". TechCrunch. 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  5. ^ Ivor Tossell (25 August 2014). "Startup drags hardware design out of dark ages with collaborative, browser-based app". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  6. ^ Zak Homuth (2017-08-28). "Upverter Joins Altium". Upverter.
  7. ^ Zak Homuth (14 May 2018). "And away we go... Merge!". Upverter.
  8. ^ Jordan, Benjamin. "Upverter and CircuitMaker - Have your cake and eat it too!". Altium LLC. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  9. ^ TedPawela, Author (11 May 2019). "Update on Upverter and its Development". Retrieved 2019-07-17. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ "PwC Names Canada's Innovator of Year, Highlights 10 Up-and-Coming Tech Companies". Techvibes.com. 2014-11-07. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  11. ^ "Showcase". Canadian Innovation Exchange. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  12. ^ "The 2013 DesignVision winners announced at DesignCon". EDN. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
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