See the actual connectivity behind a component
In PCB analysis, a clean DRC is important—but it does not always answer the real engineering question: how is this component connected in context? The Component Connection Analysis plug-in in PCB-Investigator is built exactly for that level of inspection.
It thoroughly examines all pin connections of a selected component, including associated net names and lengths. For PCB designers, validation engineers, and technical decision-makers, that means a faster and more structured view of electrical connectivity without piecing together the information manually.
Especially useful for EMC-oriented checks
One of the most practical advantages is the ability to verify whether specific component types are present within a net. From an EMC perspective, this is extremely valuable. For example, you can check whether a capacitor is placed near a connector and immediately see the capacitor name and its distance from that connector.
Understanding net connectivity at component level often reveals issues that a standard rule check will not highlight.
Improve review speed and documentation quality
Every net can be visualized in the main window with a simple double-click, making review workflows much more efficient. And because results can be printed or exported as Excel or text files, the analysis is easy to share, archive, or include in technical documentation.
- Inspect pin connections of a selected component
- Review net names and lengths in one place
- Check whether certain component types exist within a net
- Support EMC validation with spatial context
- Export results for reporting and team collaboration
If you want deeper visibility into component-level connectivity, take a closer look at this plug-in. Try PCB-Investigator for free and see how Component Connection Analysis can support your PCB development workflow.
