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How does Quilter work?

Quilter generates PCB layouts using physics-based AI trained with reinforcement learning.

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Quilter automates PCB layout through a physics-driven, AI-powered design and review workflow:

  1. Upload your schematic and board files directly from your existing ECAD tool, such as Altium Designer or KiCad. Quilter automatically parses and extracts critical physics constraints.
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  2. Physics-based Layout Generation:
    Using reinforcement learning, Quilter independently explores multiple layout options, considering factors like impedance control, differential pairs, high-current nets, and more.
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  3. Stack-up & Manufacturing Optimization:
    Quilter evaluates multiple stack-up configurations at once, producing various layout candidates that balance manufacturability, performance, and cost.
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  4. Candidate Review & Iteration:
    Quilter clearly ranks layout options, making it easy for you to review, choose, or refine designs based on manufacturability, physics compliance, or specific constraints.

By automating layout with a physics-based AI, Quilter greatly shortens design cycles, improves design reliability, and frees your engineers for more valuable tasks.

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