Spot clearance risks before they become failures
In PCB design, functionality is only half the story. Clearance and creepage distances are just as critical, because even a small oversight can lead to leakage currents, short circuits, or late-stage redesigns. PCB-Investigator’s Hazard Analysis helps you catch those risks early.
The plug-in generates a comprehensive risk assessment in just seconds. It automatically identifies potential short-circuit areas and calculates the shortest distances between conductive parts, including board edges, uncoated drill holes, and cutouts that are often missed in manual checks.
Built for real engineering requirements
For safety-critical designs, compliance matters. Hazard Analysis supports evaluation against commonly referenced standards such as DIN EN 60664 / VDE 0110, IPC-2221A, and UL60950-1, helping you assess layout risks with more confidence before release.
Safer PCB designs come from early detection, not from late corrections.
Flexible enough for your workflow
Every project has its own design rules, manufacturing constraints, and approval criteria. That is why the analysis can be tailored to your needs with configurable minimum clearance values and filter criteria.
- Automatic distance calculation between conductive elements
- Detection of critical copper areas and potential short-circuit zones
- Coverage of board edges, drill holes, and indentations
- Custom thresholds and filters for your design rules
The result is a fast, repeatable, and engineering-friendly workflow that reduces manual effort and helps prevent avoidable errors. If you are responsible for layout quality or release decisions, this is a practical way to strengthen design safety.
Try PCB-Investigator with Hazard Analysis and see how quickly you can uncover hidden clearance risks in your PCB layout.
