With your netlist prepared, launch OrCAD PCB Editor to begin constructing the physical board. Setting Up Layout Parameters Open OrCAD PCB Editor and create a new layout file ( .brd ). Navigate to .
Before laying copper, define your spacing rules to prevent manufacturing short circuits. Go to .
The schematic is the foundation of your design. Accurate schematic entry ensures error-free simulation and smooth netlist generation for the PCB layout. Managing Libraries and Placing Components
To design a PCB layout, follow these steps: orcad 16.6 tutorial
Check the box for .
Click on a component pad and follow the ratsnest guide line to complete the trace.
: Select "PC Board Wizard" if you plan to create a layout, or "Analog or Mixed A/D" for PSpice simulations. With your netlist prepared, launch OrCAD PCB Editor
The journey of any circuit board begins with a schematic. Here is the step-by-step workflow using OrCAD Capture CIS 16.6.
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In the Place Part sub-window, click the Add Library icon (configured as a small folder symbol). Navigate to the OrCAD installation directory (typically C:\Cadence\SPB_16.6\tools\capture\library\ ) to add standard component libraries like Discrete , Amplifier , or Source . Before laying copper, define your spacing rules to
The core skill in any OrCAD 16.6 tutorial is mastering the menu (Shortcut: P ).
To transition to a different board layer while routing, double-click to drop a , then continue routing on the opposite layer. Creating Copper Pours (Ground Planes) For multi-layer boards or solid ground fills: Go to Shape > Polygon .
By default, your workspace might look empty. You need to attach OrCAD's default component libraries to search for parts.
Ensure your options menu class configuration is set to and the subclass is set to Design_Outline or Outline . Click on your workspace canvas to draw the perimeter lines to your exact required physical dimensions. Importing the Schematic Netlist Go to File > Import > Netlist .
The netlist file translates your visual wires into a text-based map of connections that the PCB Editor can read. Go to . Click on the PCB Editor tab.