How to export a PDF from Capture and PCB Editor
Introduction
This tutorial goes through how to save CIS schematics and PCB layers as a PDF.
Keeping a Schematic Tidy
Introduction
When drawing a schematic, crossing wires can make the schematic difficult to read and follow signals (see example, Figure 1). This tutorial shows several techniques for keeping your schematic tidy.
Manual Routing in Cadence PCB Editor
How do I manually route a design in PCB Editor?
Your design should have a board outline and components placed, and blue lines (the “rats nest”) between the components (see example, Figure 1). These blue lines are not traces, but rather points that are connected on your schematic and should be converted to traces in your design.
Merging Multiple Schematics into a Single Schematic
Merging Multiple Schematics into a Single Schematic
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Take note of all the files involved in the schematics you are merging, and ensure you have all of them. These include .dsn (design), .opj (project) and .olb (library) files, in addition to .psm (Package symbol, a.k.a. PCB footprint) files.
Packaging Cadence Files for Submission
Introduction
This tutorial goes through how to package Cadence schematic and PCB files for submission to Canvas.
Placing and moving components in Cadence PCB Editor
While it is easy to place components using the mouse, most designs require precise placement of some components (e.g., to align parallel headers). This tutorial walks through how to place components at a specific X-Y coordinate, determine the X-Y coordinates of a component, measure the distance between two components, move an existing component to a specific X-Y coordinate, and move an existing component relative to its current location.
Printing a PCB Design in DFM Now
Note: This tutorial shows how to print a PCB design on paper. Please see the ASU PCB Fabrication Process for instructions on how to manufacture / “print” a PCB design in copper.
Printing a PCB Layout in Cadence PCB Editor
Note: This tutorial shows how to print a PCB design on paper. Please see the ASU PCB Fabrication Process for instructions on how to manufacture / “print” a PCB design in copper.
