: Displays the design hierarchy, libraries, and output files.
: Go to Shape > Polygon . Set your active class to Etch and select your inner ground or power layer. Outline your board to create solid copper planes for robust thermal distribution and noise shielding. 5. Manufacturing Outputs (Gerber Files)
To add components to your schematic diagram, follow these steps: orcad 16.6 tutorial
Do your parts primarily use or Surface-Mount (SMD) technology?
Define your output directory and click . Resolve any syntax errors in the session log immediately. 4. PCB Board Layout in OrCAD PCB Editor : Displays the design hierarchy, libraries, and output files
To name specific connections, press or select Place > Net Alias .
Under the Physical Constraint Set, define your minimum trace width (e.g., 10 mils for signal tracks, 20-30 mils for power tracks). Close the Constraint Manager to apply the limits. Interactive Routing Outline your board to create solid copper planes
Arrange parts to keep the connection lines (ratznest lines) as short and uncrossed as possible. Routing the Board
Use Tools > Create Netlist to produce the .dat files that tell the PCB Editor which pins are connected. Ensure there are no errors, or the layout tool will not import the data correctly. 3. PCB Layout in OrCAD PCB Editor upgrade projects from Orcad 9.2 to Orcad 16.6 - PCB Design
Type the exact name of the Allegro layout footprint (e.g., RESC1608X50N for an 0603 surface-mount resistor or AXIAL0.3 for a through-hole resistor) into the corresponding cells. Save the property editor spreadsheet. Running a Design Rules Check (DRC)
