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Production-Standard General-Use Microcontrollers?
(I am a very new newbie newb)So it's my understanding that something like the ESP8266 is meant only to be a development/prototyping board, and that traditionally, the next step would be to design and...
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Regarding available libraries for allegro_design_entry_HDl on internet
As i am very new to this software i am little bit confused in it. I was able to create the library for allegro entry HDL but not able get the already available libraries on internet. As the libraries i...
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route keepin
hellois there any way to create a different route keepin for a different layers?currently as default, i can set up only one route keepin for all layers as "though all."i have two substrates put...
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Deleting layers on a board with laser vias and core vias.
If I have a 12 layer board with 1-2 2-3 3-4 laser vias 4-9 core via and 9-10 10-11 and 11 to 12 laser vias , if I delete layers 6 and 7 what does the software do to the laser and core vias ?
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Assembly drawing PDF export
Hi,I'm using OrCAD PCB designer professional v17.2. When I go to Export -> PDF, it gives me licensing error. I'm already using professional version and I have no problem when I generate PDF...
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Capacitive Touch Button
Hi all,I am trying to make a 2 layer board with a very simple capacitive touch button with a via pin. I made a circular shape on the top plane and added the pin but I am getting DRC error: thru pin to...
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X10 Control code generator - First Line Voltage project
This is my first time trying something that's directly connected to the mains. I'm building this to add in to my dispenser controller. The 6 pin header near the DIP switches and microcontroller are...
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How to check copper to copper clearance?
I use OrCAD PCB Designer Professional 17.2.My PCB partners require 6 mil clearance between copper objects.The board has 4 layers. I use a through via array to connect a plane on layer 3 and other on...
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Where is the link to download cadence trial version software?
I hope to learn to use cadence for schematic and PCB design (not just for view). But I do not find the link of the trial version of the software. Where I can find the trial version?Thank you
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Rigid Flex Capture
Hi I am designing a rigid flex board where a 20pin connector should sit on the rigid side and all the connections from this connector should go tothe flex pcb where the pads at the end of this flex pcb...
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Regarding Packages in Allegro PCB Librarian
I want to create a 32 pin qfn package using allegro pcb librarian but it has not shown any option regarding to in JEDEC Type , How to get a qfn package?
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Ultra librarian setup
So, I've screwed up my Ultra librarian setup somehow and don't recall what I did. This is the error message: It's the same regardless of what package I'm trying to create.
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Converting ,brd to .mcm
Hello Cadence, I have a .brd file and I want to use Cadence Package designer, which requires the file to be a .mcm file. What is the best way to convert the .brd file to a .mcm file?Thanks,Liz
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Intelligent PDF using Nitro Pro - Anyone know how to setup this up?
Our wonderful "IT" organization is removing Adobe Acrobat and replacing the tool with Nitro Pro 12.(Version of Capture aka Orcad is 16.6)We are able to create the 3 ps files using the tcl script, but...
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How to use page names in custom text?
In Allegro Design Entry HDL,I'd like to use the current page name in a custom text so that when I change a page name on Hierarchy View, It will be automatically changed on the same page schematic. Is...
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How to get drop down options for the value field in Capture CIS
I am using OrCAD Capture CIS 17.2 059. I am facing a issue in creating a drop down in access based database of capture CIS.In the schematic field of access worksheet if it is mentioned as...
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Issue in creating the variant BOMs by customizing the value field
I am using OrCAD Capture CIS 17.2 059. I am facing a issue in customizing variant BOM.I have a design where the component holds two different values say for example inductor L1 has 12.8mH and another...
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BUG - Allegro PCB Editor - Board 3D STEP model
Good morning, I have recently found an apparent bug in Allegro PCB Designer 17.2 with HF 059.As per new 17.2, board outline has to be designed on layer Design_Outline in Board_Geometry. For...
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ECAD/MCAD / IDX IDF export
hey,I try to setup a collaboration between ECAD and MCAD. So far it works but the big problem is, that all parts on the back side (only on the back side) are twisted (180°).If I export the PCB as a...
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silkscreen not associated with a pcb symbol
What's the best way to search for all elements (lines, shapes, text, etc) in package geometry/silkscreen class/subclass that were added in the board level?
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