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Creating a custom PCB footprint manually in Cadence

Introduction A PCB footprint is the physical layout on a PCB to which a component is soldered.

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Creating a custom PCB footprint using Package Designer in Cadence

Introduction A PCB footprint is the physical layout on a PCB to which a component is soldered.

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Creating a custom schematic symbol in Cadence

Introduction In most designs, some components will not be available in built-in libraries.

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Creating a custom SMD footprint manually in Cadence

Introduction This tutorial will walk through the creation of a custom surface-mount device (SMD) footprint manually.

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Creating a Ground Plane in Cadence PCB Editor

What is a ground plane? A ground plane is a large area of copper in a printed circuit board design that is connected to ground on the power supply.

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Creating a new project in Cadence

Creating a new project in Cadence In Windows, open the Design Entry CIS program.

Creating Custom Footprints

You can try to find existing footprints for components, but most components will require custom footprints.

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DC Motors 101

Watch the video mini-lecture on DC motor control from Dr. Jordan What types of DC motors are most common?

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Debugging Code in PSoC Creator

Introduction Debugging is a process of systematically double-checking your assumptions, because if everything was correct then it would be working.

Defining Constraints in Cadence PCB Editor

Introduction The PCB mills in Peralta have certain capabilities, so PCBs must be designed with their limitations in mind.