Getting Started with Cadence

Introduction

A number of basic Cadence tutorial videos are available on YouTube.

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Installing Cadence

Installation

System Requirements

• PC: Windows 10 (64-bit) Professional, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, or greater (Hardware and Software Requirements). Note that Cadence does not support Windows 10 Starter nor Home Basic.
• Mac: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 or greater running on Boot Camp or Parallels

Before Installing

1. Install and connect to Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. This will be necessary for connecting to ASU’s license server

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Adding Text to a Layout in Cadence PCB Editor

Introduction

Text is important on PCB layouts to identify the designers, project, version, components, etc. Typically, text can be placed on a silkscreen layer that sits on top of the copper. However, our manufacturing process in PRLTA 109 only supports text that is milled on the TOP COPPER or BOTTOM COPPER layers.

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ASU PCB Fabrication Process

How are PCBs fabricated at ASU?

The following video shows our PCB manufacturing process.

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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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Cadence Manuals

Capture CIS Manuals

https://resources.pcb.cadence.com/orcad-tutorials

OrCAD 17.2 Manuals:

• OrCAD 17.2 Capture Quick Reference
• OrCAD 17.2 Capture User’s Guide
• OrCAD 17.2 Capture Reference Guide

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Cadence Mounting Hole/Post Tutorial

Cadence Mounting Hole/Post Tutorial

Some components have, in addition to their electrical pins, mechanical supports that must be accounted for in the PCB footprint. Otherwise, without mounting holes for these pins to go into, the component will not fit onto the board. This tutorial will demonstrate how to add the mounting holes to the footprint for a THB001P joystick.

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Cadence schematic tutorials

There are a number of tutorials available for creating schematics in Cadence. The best tutorials are in videos, as the manuals and online help are poor.

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