electricbinary ☆
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Description:
Electrical CAD system for the design of integrated circuits
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.08.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: electronics vlsi eda cad schematic hardware
Install: brew install --cask electricbinary
About:
Electric is an open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool used for creating and editing electrical schematics and integrated circuits. It supports a wide variety of netlist formats and can be used for designing VLSI chips, printed circuit boards, and other electrical systems. Its primary value is providing a versatile, cross-platform solution for complex electronic circuit design.
Key Features:
  • Support for multiple netlist formats (SPICE, EDIF, VHDL)
  • Extensive design rule checking and simulation capabilities
  • Flexible symbol and component creation
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Java-based)
Use Cases:
  • Designing and simulating integrated circuits (ICs)
  • Creating schematics for printed circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Educational purposes in digital logic and electronics courses
Alternatives:
  • KiCad – KiCad is a powerful, modern suite focused on PCB design, whereas Electric is historically stronger for VLSI and schematic-centric workflows.
  • gEDA – gEDA is a collection of tools for electronic design, often preferred for its scriptability and integration into Linux-based workflows.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 14, 2025 11:47pm 9.08.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 277b6442
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 9.08.1 0 VERSION_BUMP c21f5b19
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