Flux

What Is Flux?

Flux is an AI-powered, browser-based PCB design and electronic design automation platform that helps engineers turn hardware concepts into production-ready circuit boards. It combines schematic capture, PCB layout, AI-assisted engineering, component research, circuit simulation, real-time collaboration, and manufacturing preparation in a single cloud-based workflow.

AI-Powered PCB Design

Flux uses AI to assist engineers with component research, schematic generation, component placement, routing, and design rule checks. Users can describe their hardware requirements and use AI to accelerate repetitive design tasks while maintaining control over the final circuit design.

Schematic Capture

Flux provides a complete schematic editor with an integrated component library. Changes can be synchronized with the PCB layout, helping engineers maintain consistency between the electrical schematic and physical board design.

PCB Layout and Routing

Engineers can place components, define board outlines, and route traces directly in the browser. Flux supports multi-layer PCB designs, impedance-aware routing, and real-time design rule checking for more efficient hardware development.

AI Component Research

Flux helps engineers research suitable electronic components, compare alternatives, review datasheets, and consider pricing and availability. Component information can also help keep the bill of materials aligned with sourcing requirements.

SPICE Circuit Simulation

Built-in SPICE simulation allows engineers to test circuits, evaluate parameters, and identify potential electrical issues before moving toward physical manufacturing.

AI Hardware Assistant

Flux includes an AI hardware assistant that understands project context, components, electrical connections, and bills of materials. It can answer engineering questions, analyze datasheets, find components, perform calculations, generate FMEA reports, and make approved schematic changes.

Real-Time Collaboration

Because Flux operates in the browser, engineering teams can collaborate on hardware projects in real time. Version control, comments, and permissions help distributed teams coordinate PCB development and review changes.

Manufacturing Outputs

Flux can generate manufacturing files such as Gerbers, drill files, bills of materials, pick-and-place files, and standard netlists. These outputs can support communication with PCB manufacturers and downstream production workflows.

Who Is Flux For?

Flux is designed for electrical engineers, PCB designers, hardware startups, electronics teams, product developers, makers, and organizations developing IoT devices, robotics, wearables, and other electronic products.

Benefits of Using Flux

Flux combines PCB design, AI assistance, component research, simulation, collaboration, and manufacturing preparation within one browser-based environment. This integrated workflow can reduce repetitive engineering work, accelerate design iterations, and make hardware projects easier to develop and share across teams.

Limitations

Flux is primarily a professional electronic design platform, so users need appropriate electrical engineering knowledge and should carefully verify AI-generated designs before manufacturing.

The AI currently provides stronger understanding of schematics than detailed PCB layout and trace positioning. After the trial period, private project editing, exports, AI usage, and other advanced capabilities require paid plans.