AI circuit review · Built for electronics engineers
Catch circuit mistakes before PCB respins.
DiodeBug cross-references your netlist and component datasheets to surface potential design flaws, backing every finding with exact pin connections and datasheet evidence you can verify.
More than a generic AI prompt. A specialized review workflow developed and tested against known hardware faults.
Private alpha · One complimentary review for every accepted tester · No payment required
Internal benchmark
Built to catch what generic AI tools miss.
Preliminary results suggest that DiodeBug catches significantly more known hardware faults than the general-purpose AI workflows tested.
Known issue coverage
How results were measured ↘Internal benchmark coverage: AI web chats, represented by a saved ChatGPT web test, 28.6 percent. Coding agents, represented by a standalone Antigravity test, 57.1 percent. DiodeBug, 85.7 percent. The comparison has limitations described in the methodology FAQ.
From netlist to actionable review
A second pair of eyes for your circuit.
DiodeBug helps you catch hardware mistakes before they reach a manufactured PCB. It focuses on the actual electrical connections and component requirements behind your schematic, rather than relying on how convincing an AI answer sounds.
Export your netlist
Upload your exported netlist and attach the relevant component datasheets.
Review connections and constraints
DiodeBug brings netlist topology and component documentation into a circuit-specific AI review workflow.
Check potential mistakes
Get structured findings to examine against the circuit and supporting documentation.
Why DiodeBug?
Why not just paste your netlist into ChatGPT?
You can. General-purpose AI models do find real circuit issues. But a single prompt doesn't give an LLM a reliable workflow for cross-checking nets, pin definitions, operating limits, and interactions across a full design.
DiodeBug is built specifically for that job. Its review process is continuously tested against real-world hardware faults, so improvements are measured by the bugs it actually catches, not by how polished the output sounds.
The value isn't a secret LLM. It's the engineering, workflow, and benchmarking around it.
Private alpha · Limited access
Put DiodeBug to the test. For free.
A small group of electronics engineers is invited to try DiodeBug on real circuits and help shape what comes next.
One free review, guaranteed
Every accepted alpha tester gets at least one complimentary circuit review. More may be available depending on capacity.
Direct access to the developer
Get hands-on help with your first review, challenge its findings, and share what it missed.
Help shape the product
Your feedback directly guides which hardware checks, netlist formats, and workflow features built next.
No payment or circuit files required to request access.
Before you try it
Frequently asked questions.
How are the benchmark results measured?
DiodeBug is benchmarked against known hardware faults from real circuits that have been manufactured and debugged. Review output is checked against those documented bugs to assess how reliably different AI workflows catch real design mistakes.
The chart reflects the internal test suite, not a guaranteed detection rate across every circuit. While the chart categories list several familiar tools for context, the specific test runs used the ChatGPT web app and standalone Antigravity. Results will vary depending on circuit complexity and the datasheets provided.
How is my circuit data handled?
DiodeBug uses external AI models to analyze your circuit. The model provider applies Safety Retention: submitted content may be retained for safety and abuse monitoring. Content retained under this policy is not used for model training.
Provider retention follows the model provider's applicable policy. DiodeBug separately stores your uploaded files and review results so you can access them in the app. If you have strict retention or NDA requirements, let's talk before you upload a design.
Does DiodeBug use my designs to improve the product?
Only if you choose to share feedback. Sharing which findings were helpful, wrong, or missed helps improve the workflow and expand the internal benchmarks.
Aside from storing your files in the app so you can view your review, your complete circuits are never kept or used for benchmarking without your explicit permission.
What do I need to upload?
DiodeBug currently takes EDIF netlists (EDIF 2 0 0) along with the PDF datasheets for the key components in your design.
How reliable are the findings?
DiodeBug is an experimental tool. It can flag false positives and miss real issues. Treat its findings as leads to investigate, and remember that a clean report doesn't guarantee an error-free board.
It's built to complement, not replace, standard ERC/DRC checks and peer reviews. Physical PCB layout, trace routing, and external operating conditions aren't fully evaluated.
Is the private alpha free?
Yes. Every accepted alpha tester receives one free circuit review, with no payment required. Additional complimentary reviews may be offered depending on capacity.
Any usage limits will be communicated before you start.
Can I run DiodeBug locally?
The private alpha is cloud-hosted for now. Local or on-prem deployment isn't available yet, but it can be discussed with early testers, along with other custom requirements.
What might your next circuit review miss?
Try DiodeBug on a real design, inspect the findings, and share what it gets right and where it falls short.
Request alpha accessInvitation-only · One free review for accepted testers · No design files needed to apply