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Screw footprint and its keep out region
I'm tasked with creating footprints for generic screws. There is 1 requirement I do not quite understand. I was told that there is some kind tool/machine that would "assemble" the screw onto the PCB...
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HDI via
Hi Guys,lets said i got a board with 1-2-1 structure.Scenario 1: when i punch the via directly from top to bottom, the distance between microvia to microvia is 0mil according to what i set(beautiful)...
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show and print only selected parts with values
Hi,in terms of a redesign we changed a couple of components. Now I need to extract a list of all new components which I first marked and then added to a group "newParts" in the part manager. Next step...
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importing logic introduced lots of drc errors related to max/min neck length
here is the dsn & brd:https://github.com/chaujohnthan/zcu104hardware/blob/master/HW-Z1-ZCU104_REV1_0.ziphow did that happen?
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Rename part property names in Orcad Capture
I use OrCad CIS for my schematics, but now have a schematic where the property names (not value) does not match the standard names. I could create a new DB connectors, but would prefer to rename the...
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Instalation a new component
HelloI am Fritz Antonio and i am starting to use OrCad 16.6. I would like to instal a new component and i have donwloaded its Psice Model from the site of Texas Instriument. How can i instal, i need...
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utility to view the cross-probe messages between orcad capture and allegro...
there is no need to import logic from orcad in order to be able to cross probe with allegro.
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Variant presentation in capture
Hi,is there any chance to change the presentation of variant inside orcad capture ? At the moment is only greyed out and "do not stuff" text. I would prefer a red cross for example.Thanks in advance.
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how can sure a package have multiple parts in orcad capture ?
which function could get the section number of a package have multiple parts in orcad cupture ?i look out of the manual there have a IsMultiPkg(), but it doesnt work however i try.someone could teach...
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How do I find a null detector or any component to be placed in Capture?
Hi, I am considered to be rather new to PSpice even though I have used it several times before in the past. I always struggle using the software as I never figure out where I can find the component I...
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All components have been placed, but many are still on Placement List
I have Orcad PCB Designer Standard 17.2 with the latest hotfix. I have placed all the components and routed the board. Design Status tells me I still have 42.6% Unplaced symbols. The Placement List...
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Design Entry HDL
Hi,In the design entry hdl schematic, I'm not able to edit page name. Edit page name is disabled.Please help to resolve this.
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Edit Page Name disabled in Design Entry HDL
Hi, I'm not able to edit page name in Schematic Design Entry HDL. The edit page name is disabled in schematics as shown below,
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Ratsnest when moving parts - disappears
Something so simple is driving me crazy. When I pick a part to place it the ratsnest for all of the pins disappears. I open another board in the same package 17.2, where the rats remain when placing.Tom
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LM5022 convergence issue
Hello community,I designed a DC/DC Boost converter with the following characteristics:- Vin 30-40 V- Vou 325 V- Iout 0.6 A- switching frequency 200 kHzI am stuck with a convergence issue. I have...
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I need to know about the traces with details!!!
Hi, everyone In my doubt about the the signal traces width. Actually power trace should be wider than the other signal traces i give the power trace width size is 0.5mm and other...
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Accidently deleting symbols and shapes
When deleting clines and vias the software sometimes turn on shapes and symbols in the find screen. The next time you try to deletes clines and vias, shapes and symbols will also get deleted. Any way...
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Multi-Section Component with netlist errors
I have a dual LED part (Avago HSMF-C16x) [https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/AV02-0584EN] with one LED being pin 1 Anode and Pin 3 Cathode, the other LED is pin 2 Anode and Pin 3 Cathode.I created a 2...
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ERROR(ORCAP-32007): Netrev failed -- only when design is on Google File...
Anyone else run into this and have a solution?I have an orcad sch on a google filestream drive, and trying to create netlist and update board file:(note the output directory also on google filestream)I...
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trying to convert xilinx ibis file into dml. which tool should i use?
https://github.com/chaujohnthan/zcu104hw/blob/master/zcu106.ibsbtw, why should i use SystemSI, if orcad and allegro flow does support SI analysis?
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