34318 -2023... — Proteus Professional 8.15 Sp1 Build
Allows for mixed-mode SPICE simulation and microcontroller simulation (including Arduino, PIC, and ARM) to test designs before physical prototyping.
: A core module for creating electronic design prints and BOM reporting. Proteus Professional 8.15 SP1 Build 34318 -2023...
| Feature | Proteus 8.15 SP1 | Altium Designer 23 | KiCad 7.0 | |-------------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------| | MCU Simulation | ✅ Excellent (VSM) | ❌ None | ❌ None | | PCB Autorouting | ✅ Yes (Push & Shove) | ✅ Advanced | ⚠️ Basic (FreeRouting) | | Price (Commercial) | ~$2,500 (one-time) | ~$7,000+ annual | Free (open source) | | 3D STEP Export | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | SPICE Simulation | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ (Requires Plugin) | While not as aggressive as high-end tools like
The ARES module now supports advanced push-and-shove routing. While not as aggressive as high-end tools like Altium, version 8.15 introduced smarter 45-degree routing traces. corrects DRC (Design Rule Check) errors related to copper pour thermal reliefs when using polygon planes. 500 (one-time) | ~$7