Designing PCBs

Adding Text to a Layout in Cadence PCB Editor

Introduction

Text is important on PCB layouts to identify the designers, project, version, …

Altering Trace Widths in Cadence

Background

Why do I need to change my trace widths?

As you start to learn schematic and PCB design, …

Changing a Hole Diameter in Cadence PCB Editor

Why would you need to change the hole diameter?

The default diameter of holes in Cadence is 0.3 mm. …

Changing the Default Via Padstack in Cadence PCB Editor

Introduction

A via is an electrical interconnection that connects one layer of a PCB to another …

Changing the Library Search Path in Cadence PCB Editor

Why would I need to change the library search path?

When creating a custom PCB footprint for a …

Creating a Board Outline in Cadence PCB Editor

What is a board outline?

A board outline is the outermost boundary of a printed circuit board …

Creating a Differential Pair in Cadence PCB Editor

What is a differential pair?

A differential pair is a pair of traces that together carry a signal …