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pins on a part
I have a connector with pins that extend partially beyond the edge of the board. I drew the pins in the footprint on "board /geometry/assembly notes", so it would just be a visual hint in the PCB file,...
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Internet Component Assistant not working, ICA configuration help needed
Hello,I'm using OrCAD Capture CIS 16.6-S051 and cannot use the Internet Component Assistant.If I click the ICA button in CIS the program freezes. After 20 minutes it resolves to a generic error message...
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Artwork (under Manufacture) does not work
After trying many times to generate artwork files, clicking the Artwork (under Manufacture) does not pop up any window anymore. Everything else works as usual. Is it locked by some files? Thanks.
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Skill file menu for hotfix SPB16.60.055
Hi all,Recently I have updated to latest hotfix SPB16.60.055 to my tool Orcad PCB Designer Professional 16.6. After installation of hotfix there were lots of changes in Menu bar and I didn't find the...
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How can I make this Pspice model work?
I need to create the Pspice model of the transistor BD139. I found the Pspice parameters on the web and introduced them whit model editor, uploaded the component in my library and then run simulation,...
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Add custom property to part automatically using TCL/TK script
Hi guy,When i create a new part, I wanna add some custom properties automatically using TCL/TK script.Currently i can add custom property of a part in schematic design.But, in the library design, i...
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Pin name rotate with component
Hi, I have a newbie question.Is there a way to set pin numbers to rotate with the component?Also is there a way to change the text of net names on pads?Thanks
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Part with multiple instances of the same pin
Hello All,I am trying to model a connector with a complex footprint, attached. There are 2 rows of pins, however the top and bottom pins correspond to the same pin numbers.For instance, here, the...
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ACTIVE PARTS
I'm trying to find a Serial ATA SMT in active parts or any Serial ATA. Would A SATA Connector go by another name is ACTIVE PARTS for ORCAD CIS?
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How to Add Circular Board Cutout Area
I'm using Orcad PCB Editor and despite completing some training I'm still having a hard time adjusting (maybe because I'm a long-time Altium user). Basically I am designing a probe card. From the basic...
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SPICE Template not found
Hello All,I am relatively new to Capture/PSPICE, but an old hand at LTSpice. I have seen this problem when googling, I get error messages when I use library parts for opamps, regulators etc that No...
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Controlling fillet parameters at site level
I want to control the fillet parameters for all users at my site. Unfortunately, it seems there no way to do what using site.env (so says Cadence).A script running on start-up is a bit lame, and may...
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Make round/arc corners on existing shape
Hi, I have my PCB design with some complex plane shapes, and I need to turn some 90 degree corners into arcs with a specific radius. When I try to do Manufacture->Drafting->Fillet, I am asked to...
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Unused Refdes in multiple part packages
Hi,I have run the DRC rule check and everything looks fine apart from Unused Refdes in multiple part packages. I have this LMC6464 IC. I created it as heterogeneous part. I also have other LPV358 IC...
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Allegro Package symbol wizard
Hi,I created a QFP package footprint using symbol wizard and I also provided default padstack to use. Now that i'm trying to use that footprint in pcb design it shows me all the pins overlapping...
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I would tutorial for Magnetic parts editor
Like to learn to model transformers with two windings at the entrance and two windings on the output used in PC sources or notebook.
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STEP parts
Hi,I have made several STEP files of my last pcb's. These were just parts laid over the pads on the pcb. But my latest pcb has a display that has standoffs on it along with a header to connect the...
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SPICE definition example
Hello,I'm trying to extract s-parameters of ddr3 addr transmission lines using Model Extraction mode in PowerSI 16.62.Addr TL contains resistors array.Is the model definition of ideal resistor array...
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Selective Soldering
HiI need few generic guideline input on Selective soldering consideration . I read many doc in net about this topic but not clear what is the best way to take care in footprint Q1> I am giving...
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REF DES TEXT BLOCK# changes during load.
When I load a symbol into a new pcb file manually the TEXT BLOCK number matches the number in the symbol. When I load it into a pcb with parts already the block# changes from 3 to 16. Is there a reason...
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