# AutoCuro LLMs.txt
# Optimized for AI & LLM discovery


## Homepage
- [HomePage | AutoCuro](https://autocuro.com/): Automated PCB component placement and routing for Altium Designer, KiCad and Cadence. Runs on your desktop — schematics and layout files never leave your machine.
- [AutoCuro PCB Automation](https://autocuro.com): Provide an intelligent automation platform to optimize and accelerate PCB design processes for engineers.
- [AutoCuro Pricing Plans](https://autocuro.com/pricing): Display pricing tiers and features for AutoCuro's PCB design software plans. Find the perfect plan for your needs with clear and flexible tiers.
- [FAQ | AutoCuro](https://autocuro.com/faq): Provide answers to common questions about AutoCuro's AI-powered PCB design automation software and its features.
- [Contact | AutoCuro](https://autocuro.com/contact): Get in touch with the AutoCuro team. Request a demo or get support.
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## Case Studies
- [PCB Design Case Studies](https://autocuro.com/case_studies): Showcase automated PCB design case studies demonstrating AI-driven component placement innovations.
- [Case Studies | AutoCuro](https://autocuro.com/case_studies): Explore real-world examples of how AutoCuro's AI-powered automation is revolutionizing PCB design and hardware engineering.
- [Automated Recreation of STM32L496G-DISCO Evaluation Board](https://autocuro.com/case_studies/automated-placement-for-stm32l496g-disco): PCB component placement automation demonstrated by recreating the STM32L496G-DISCO board from scratch using only footprints and a board outline.
- [Automated STM32 Avionics Board Design in KiCad | PCB Design Automation](https://autocuro.com/case_studies/automated-stm32-avionics-board-design-in-kicad): KiCad PCB automation applied to an STM32 avionics board: automated component placement and routing, with a transparent look at results and limitations.
- [Automated Thunderbolt PCIe Adapter Board in KiCad | PCB Design Automation](https://autocuro.com/case_studies/automated-pcie-adapter-board-in-kicad): KiCad PCB automation on the Antmicro Thunderbolt PCIe Adapter board: automated placement and routing, with an honest look at results and limitations.
- [Automated PCB Layout of STM32MP257F-EV1 Evaluation Board in Altium | PCB Design Automation](https://autocuro.com/case_studies/stm32mp257f-ev1-altium-automation): Automated PCB placement and routing for the STM32MP257F-EV1 board in Altium: specs, results, limitations, and manual refinement needed.

## Blogs
- [PCB Design Automation Blog](https://autocuro.com/blog): Share insights and updates on PCB design automation and related technologies for engineers and developers.
- [PCB Design Insights](https://autocuro.com/blog): Learn to evaluate and enhance PCB design quality.
- [The Hidden Costs of Manual PCB Design: Beyond the Designer's Time](https://autocuro.com/blog/hidden-costs-manual-pcb-design): Is your design team spending more time fighting fires than innovating? The true cost of manual PCB design extends far beyond hourly rates.
- [Why PCB Component Placement Needs a Modern Approach?](https://autocuro.com/blog/Why-PCB-Component-Placement-Needs-a-Modern-Approach): The time-consuming of PCB design is due for a revolution
- [Why PCB Component Autoplacement Still Requires Manual Intervention?](https://autocuro.com/blog/why-pcb-component-autoplacement-still-requires-manual-intervention): Why PCB component autoplacement in Altium, Cadence and KiCad still needs manual intervention — current limitations and where automation is heading.
- [The Future Belongs to "Full-Stack Hardware Engineers"](https://autocuro.com/blog/future-belongs-to-full-stack-hardware-engineers): Why the Tech Industry is Shifting from Pure Software to Hardware-Software Integration. A look at the rising demand for multi-domain engineers.
- [The Ultimate PCB Design Checklist: A Complete Guide for Layout Engineers](https://autocuro.com/blog/ultimate-pcb-design-checklist-guide-layout-engineers): The ultimate PCB design checklist for layout engineers: an 11-phase framework covering placement, routing, stackup, DFM/DFA, and signal integrity checks.
- [Top Indian PCB Manufacturers: Curated Guide for Hardware Developers](https://autocuro.com/blog/top-pcb-manufacturers-in-india-curated-guide-hardware-developers): A curated guide to reliable Indian PCB manufacturers and assembly houses, covering technical capabilities, pricing, and quality for hardware developers.
- [Why PCB Autorouting Remains Broken? (And What Designers Using PCB Autoroute Tools Do Instead)](https://autocuro.com/blog/why-pcb-autorouting-remains-broken): Why PCB autorouting remains challenging: the limitations of traditional PCB autoroute tools and what professional PCB designers use instead.
- [How AI is Revolutionizing Electronics Design: From Concept to Production](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-electronics-design): A guide to AI applications in electronics design — from schematic creation to component placement, routing, and manufacturing optimization workflows.
- [Differential Signal Placement and Routing: A Complete Guide for PCB Designers](https://autocuro.com/blog/differential-signal-placement-and-routing): Differential pair routing guidelines for USB, HDMI, Ethernet and PCIe — trace matching, impedance control, length tuning, and high-speed PCB layout practices.
- [How We Hire: Building Tomorrow's Hardware-Software Bridge | PCB Design Automation](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-we-hire-building-tomorrows-hardware-software-bridge): Discover how we hire multi-skilled engineers who bridge hardware and software domains. Join our small but highly efficient team working on the future of PCB design automation.
- [What Really Kills Electronics?](https://autocuro.com/blog/what-really-kills-electronics): Discover the hidden threats that kill 90% of first PCBs. From ESD attacks to thermal runaway - learn what's hunting your electronics and how to survive the hardware battlefield.
- [How We Automate Altium AI PCB Routing. Is it any good?](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-we-automate-altium-ai-pcb-routing): How we automate Altium AI PCB routing and placement, tested on a real TFBGA436 board. What the tool handles, what still needs review.
- [Joining IIIT Delhi's Incubation Program: The Next Chapter in PCB Design Automation](https://autocuro.com/blog/joining-iiitd-incubation-program): AutoCuro joins IIIT Delhi's incubation program, continuing development of PCB design automation technology for embedded hardware developers.
- [Why PCB Design is Like Chess, Civilization, and StarCraft Combined](https://autocuro.com/blog/why-pcb-design-is-like-chess-civilization-starcraft): How PCB design combines the strategic depth of Chess, the resource management of Civilization, and the real-time optimization of StarCraft.
- [How to Score Your PCB Design](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-to-score-your-pcb-design): How to systematically score and evaluate PCB design quality using automated scoring methods, design rule verification, and structured assessment frameworks.
- [Can PCBs Design Themselves: The Multi-Agent Future](https://autocuro.com/blog/can-pcbs-design-themselves-the-multi-agent-future): Exploring how multi-agent systems and AI could reshape electronic design automation in the coming decade - a speculative look at future possibilities.
- [How to design PCB schematic ready for AI?](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-to-design-pcb-schematic-ready-for-ai): How to design a PCB schematic ready for AI: hierarchical structure, off-page connectors, net labels, reference designators, ERC/DRC rules, and BOM creation.
- [How We Automate KiCad PCB Routing. Is it any good?](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-we-automate-kicad-pcb-routing): How we automate KiCad PCB routing and AI component placement — honest results, what works, what doesn't, tested on a real avionics board.
- [Can LLMs Verify PCB Designs? The Results Were Mixed](https://autocuro.com/blog/can-llms-verify-pcb-designs): We tested ChatGPT and Gemini on real STM32 boards to see if LLMs (large language models) can help verify PCB designs — what worked and their limitations.
- [When Should You Start Planning for Signal Integrity in PCB Design?](https://autocuro.com/blog/when-should-you-start-planning-for-signal-integrity-in-pcb-design): Signal integrity planning timeline for PCB design. Learn which decisions must be made at each phase from requirements to routing for high-speed interfaces.
- [Thank You for 2025: A Year of Building, Learning, and Growing](https://autocuro.com/blog/thank-you-for-2025): AutoCuro's 2025 year in review. Thank you to our customers, partners, and team for a year of progress in PCB design automation.
- [How to Evaluate PCB Design AI Tools: A Practical Guide for Engineers](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-pcb-design-ai-tools): A practical framework for evaluating PCB design AI tools and autorouters: placement intelligence, automation quality, and results on real designs.
- [PCB Autorouting and Self-Driving Cars: Why Context Matters](https://autocuro.com/blog/pcb-autorouting-and-self-driving-cars): A self-driving car stuck on train tracks reveals a challenge PCB autorouting shares: understanding context and critical paths, not just following rules.
- [PCB Design Rules That Are Not Always True](https://autocuro.com/blog/pcb-design-rules-that-are-not-always-true): 15 common PCB design rules, examined with nuance: when they apply, when they don't, and what matters for routing, planes and impedance.
- [PCB Thermal Simulation Planning Guide: A Practical Approach](https://autocuro.com/blog/pcb-thermal-simulation-planning-guide): A practical guide to planning PCB thermal simulation before layout freeze, including goals, power estimates, model scope, boundary conditions, and validation.
- [How to Choose a PCB Stackup: Layer Count, Material, and Controlled Impedance](https://autocuro.com/blog/how-to-choose-pcb-stackup): How to choose the right PCB stackup: layer count, FR-4 vs FR408 vs Megtron 6 vs Rogers, impedance basics, and fabricator specs.
- [Can an Autorouter Tell If Your PCB Layout Is Good?](https://autocuro.com/blog/can-an-autorouter-tell-if-your-pcb-layout-is-good): Can a PCB autorouter tell if your layout is good? What autorouters can check, what they usually miss, and why DRC-clean routing isn't full PCB verification.
- [PCB Design Errors Your DRC Tool Won't Catch (And How We Flag Them)](https://autocuro.com/blog/pcb-design-errors-drc-wont-catch): DRC-clean doesn't mean electrically clean: DDR4 routing, clock stubs, differential pairs over plane voids, power-plane splits, floating vias, pads over voids.
- [What Is Quality for Us?](https://autocuro.com/blog/what-is-quality-for-us): What quality means for AutoCuro: engineer control, transparent reasoning, honesty about limits, and design files that never leave your desktop.
- [Things PCB DRC Has Never Once Said: "Great Job"](https://autocuro.com/blog/things-drc-has-never-said-great-job): A look at the love-hate relationship every PCB designer has with DRC: the endless reports, the whack-a-mole fixes, and the compliment it never gives.

## Support & Help
- [Contact AutoCuro Support](https://autocuro.com/contact): Provide contact information and support for AutoCuro's PCB design automation services.
- [AutoCuro FAQ](https://autocuro.com/faq): Provide answers to common questions about AutoCuro's AI-powered PCB design automation software and its features.

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