What Is the File Extension .pcb?

Printed circuit board.

Files with the .pcb extension are primarily used in printed circuit board design programs such as P-CAD and Cadstar, and are also found in Microsoft's PowerPoint settings program and Print Shop's business card design files.

Identification

The .pcb file extension differentiates this file type from other files running on the computer. The computer can then correctly associate the file with the corresponding program needed to utilize it.

Types

Files with .pcb extensions can be found as data files, 3D graphics files, CAD-CAM-CAE files, database files and document files.

Function

Files with .pcb are used to run printed circuit board files, or PCB files, in programs such as Cadstar and ExpressPCB. They are also used in Broderbund's Print Shop business card file design program and as a settings applications file in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Benefits

Several printed circuit board design programs utilize .pcb files in their operations. Printed circuit board's are used in every facet of modern technology from cell phones and computers to manufacturing equipment.

Manufacturer

Powerpoint by Microsoft Corp.; Print Shop by Broderbund; CADSTAR by Quadra Solutions; and P-CAD, ACCEL and Protel PCB design programs by Altium Limited all manufacture programs using .pcb files.

References

• File Extension: .PCB Details
• File Extension.org: Search Result for PCB