Atopile develops a software platform that utilizes a custom programming language, `ato`, to create human-readable electronic circuit designs that can be version controlled and modularly reused. This approach addresses the challenges of collaboration and design validation in hardware development, enabling teams to efficiently produce reliable circuit board layouts for fabrication.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Designing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs) involves complex collaboration, version control, and validation processes, often leading to inefficiencies and errors. Traditional methods lack the modularity and reusability found in software development, hindering productivity and increasing the risk of design flaws.
Solution
Atopile offers a software platform that brings software development best practices to hardware design. The platform utilizes a custom programming language, `ato`, to create human-readable electronic circuit designs that can be version controlled and modularly reused. By compiling `.ato` files, the platform generates netlists compatible with industry-standard layout tools like KiCAD. This approach enables hardware teams to collaborate more effectively, reuse validated components, and ensure design reliability throughout the development lifecycle.
Target Audience
Atopile is designed for electrical engineers, hardware designers, and PCB developers seeking to improve collaboration, reduce errors, and accelerate the hardware development process.
Features
- Custom `ato` language for describing circuits in a human-readable, version-controlled format
- Modular design enabling reuse of components and validated sub-circuits across projects
- Compiler that transforms `.ato` files into netlists for PCB layout
- Integration with KiCAD for seamless layout and fabrication workflows
- VSCode extension providing syntax highlighting and code completion for `.ato` files
- Package manager for installing and managing reusable component libraries
- Command-line interface (CLI) for project creation, building, and installation