Validate safety distances before they become a problem
As soon as a design crosses the 30 V threshold, creepage becomes a real engineering concern. At that point, it is no longer enough to estimate spacing visually; you need to verify the actual shortest path along insulating surfaces between conductive parts.
That is exactly what the Creepage Analysis in PCB-Investigator is built for. It automatically calculates the shortest distances between conductive elements and also takes the board edge, uncoated drill holes such as mounting holes, and cutouts or indentations into account. This saves time and helps avoid the kind of mistakes that are easy to miss in a manual review.
Why automated creepage checks matter
In real-world hardware, creepage behavior depends on more than just geometry. Pollution degree, condensation, and material conditions all influence the effective insulation path. In high-voltage applications, for example in drive technology, a small underestimation can quickly turn into a serious safety issue.
PCB-Investigator presents the result in 3D graphics and evaluates paths geometrically instead of simplifying them. That matters when a path runs at a shallow angle around a board edge or drill hole rim, because the diagonal route is the true shortest distance. The software also shows how much of the required minimum distance each segment achieves, and flags any critical path below 100%.
- Automatic shortest-path creepage calculation
- Edge, hole, and cutout-aware evaluation
- 3D visualization for faster technical review
- Critical segments clearly highlighted when requirements are not met
- Designed for high-voltage and safety-critical PCB projects
Early creepage checks help prevent late-stage redesigns, compliance issues, and unnecessary risk.
If you work on designs where functional safety matters, take a closer look at Creepage Analysis in PCB-Investigator. Explore the feature and see how it fits into your validation workflow.
