PCB Constraints

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How to Set Up Design Constraints

Learn how to set up design constraints–manage electrical, physical, and manufacturing constraints in OrCAD X for optimal PCB design and signal integrity.

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almost 7 years ago

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for the PCB Designer

As we continue to shrink the electronics in our lives, the need for concise documentation grows more important at each node. The dimensions we provide are the determinants of success.

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about 7 years ago

How to Reduce Crosstalk in Your PCB Layout

Crosstalk can cause a lot of problems in the performance of a circuit board. Here are some guidelines on how to reduce crosstalk in your PCB layout designs.

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about 7 years ago

How Parasitic Capacitance and Inductance Affect Your Signals

Parasitic capacitance and inductance can create major problems in your digital, analog, or mixed signal boards. Here are some design tips that can help.

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about 1 year ago

PCB Constraints by John Burkhert

Discover PCB design tips with the PCB Constraints series by John Burkhert. Learn assembly, trace control, and digital circuit design with OrCAD X and Allegro X!

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over 1 year ago

Creating PCB Design Constraints in OrCAD X

Creating PCB design constraints in OrCAD X, including electrical, physical, and spacing rules using Net Classes and Regions for streamlined workflows.

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almost 6 years ago

Optimization Guide for PCB Design Constraints

Discover the importance of PCB design constraints in OrCAD X to avoid routing issues and boost manufacturability.

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Video Series

over 1 year ago

Constraint Manager Overview | OrCAD X

The constraint manager in OrCAD X is an industry leading tool for over two decades. Constraint driven design is used to ensure designs are produced on schedule, with first pass success.

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about 1 month ago

How to Setup Constraints in OrCAD X

Simplify complex designs with the constraint manager in OrCAD X. In this video, you'll learn how simple it is to create electrical, physical, and spacing constraints.

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over 1 year ago

How To Constrain Differential Pairs | OrCAD X

Signal integrity in design is paramount. The Constraint Manager in OrCAD X allows you to easily set up constraints for differential pairs, which are found in almost every design to ensure good signal

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about 1 month ago

How to Setup Constraints in OrCAD X Capture Schematic

Constraints in a design helps ensure that the design meets specific electrical, mechanical and physical requirements. Defining constraints early ensures a correct-by-design PCB with fewer re-spins. In

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over 1 year ago

How to Setup Return Path Constraints

A return path in PCB design refers to the electrical path that current takes to complete a circuit back to its source. It’s essential for maintaining signal integrity and overall circuit functionality

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about 1 month ago

How to Setup Electrical Rule Checks and Design Rule Checks

In this tutorial you will learn how to set up and design design rule checks, electrical rule checks and physical rule checks, on a schematic design.

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about 1 year ago

How to Create Net Classes in OrCAD X Capture Schematic

This tutorial will demonstrate how to simplify complex designs by using net groups or net classes in the Constraint Manager in OrCAD X Capture. Learn how to group nets to apply consistent rules and se

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about 1 month ago

How to Synchronize Constraints From Schematic to PCB Layout in OrCAD X

When using OrCAD X Capture, any constraints specified in the constraint manager are seamlessly carried over from the schematic to the board during the creation of new board files. In this video, we’ll

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over 1 year ago

How To Create Match Groups for Relative Propagation Delay | OrCAD X

A Match Group is a collection of nets, Xnets, or pin pairs which must all match (in time or length) or be relative to a specific target within the group. This video will display how OrCAD X can create

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Webinar

about 1 year ago

Getting Started with Electrical Constraints in OrCAD X

Electrical constraints in Cadence’s OrCAD X can level up your designs by ensuring proper impedance of signal traces, phase matching, and many other checks. Join us in this webinar to learn how...

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about 1 year ago

Managing Constraints like a Pro in OrCAD X On-Demand Webinar

Learn design constraint methodologies in OrCAD X Platform for standard and high-speed designs

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Research

8 months ago

OrCAD X Constraint Management Guide Part 1

This Constraint Management guide will help you understand the importance of constraints and how to create them to optimize your PCB designs' signal integrity, reliability, and manufacturability.

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