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Altering Trace Widths in Cadence

Background

Why do I need to change my trace widths?

As you start to learn schematic and PCB design, you will have to learn how to alter your trace widths on boards. There are several different reasons that we have difference trace widths on boards. The specifications of traces for digital signals and power traces will be different. Therefore, we must change the widths of the traces on our boards. For more information about the importance of trace widths, you can read more here.

ASU PCB Fabrication Process

How are PCBs fabricated at ASU?

The following video shows our PCB manufacturing process.

Bluetooth Connection Issues

Q: I have tried to connect the Cypress CySmart software to the USB dongle but it does not work. Help!

Bluetooth Tutorial 1 - Thermometer

Introduction

PSoC Setup

  1. Connect Header J2, pin P3[0] Header J3, pin VREF with a jumper wire.

PSoC Creator

  1. Open PSoC Creator and selct file –> Code Example… from the top menu.

Bluetooth Tutorial 2 - Find Me

Introduction

PSoC Setup

  1. Open PSoC Creator and selct file –> Code Example… from the top menu.

Bypass capacitor basics

A bypass capacitor (aka “filter cap”) is a small capacitor that dampens electrical noise moving toward an IC. Electrical noise can cause circuit malfunctions. Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet of an IC, a 0.1 µF non-polarized ceramic capacitor usually makes a good bypass capacitor.

Cadence Forward Annotation Tutorial

Cadence Forward Annotation Tutorial

After having started working on a PCB layout, sooner or later you will likely find changes need to be made to your original schematic. Fortunately, you do not need to start the PCB design over as a result! Forward annotation allows you to essentially export changes made in your schematic into an existing layout, and here is how to do this in Cadence.

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