PCB Design Course Introduction
  • What we learn?
  • How to register for OrCAD/Allegro?
  • How to Install the software?
Getting Started with OrCAD/Allegro PCB Design.
  • Start with New Project
  • Grid Settings
  • Zoom Controls
Library Creation in OrCAD/Allegro
  • Introduction to Library
  • Creating New Library
  • Creating Symbol: Resistor
  • Creating Symbol: Capacitor
  • Creating Symbol: Connector
Schematic Entry
  • Introduction to Schematic
  • Editing symbols in Schematic level
  • Wiring in Schematic
  • Reference and Annotation
  • Net Naming
  • Electrical Rule Checking (ERC)
  • Bill Of Material (BOM)
Footprint Development in OrCAD/Allegro
  • Thru Pin Pad Creation from Pad Stack Editor
  • Thru Pin Footprint Creation from Package Designer
  • SMD Footprint Creation from Package Designer
  • Capacitor Footprint Creation from Package Designer
Printed Circuit Board Design
  • Physical Rules Checking
  • Switching from Schematic to Board Design
  • PCB Editor Settings and Importing Symbols
  • Defining Board Outline
  • Defining Outline Restrictions
  • Constraint Manager Settings
  • Component Placement Basic
  • Trace Routing Basic
  • Plane Creation
  • Artwork Creation
  • Gerber Release
  • Gerber Viewer