Layout and Routing

Advanced PCB Design Techniques: OrCAD X Routing and Placement

Via Stitching in OrCAD X: Enhancing Design Performance

Learn how via stitching in OrCAD X improves EMI reduction, signal integrity, thermal management, and mechanical strength in PCB designs.

Advanced PCB Footprint Generator

An effective, easy to use PCB footprint generator is an invaluable asset for creating custom component board layout patterns for new product introduction.

Understanding PCB Ground Plane Capacitance

Explore PCB ground plane capacitance, where it comes from, and methods for managing it with OrCAD X tools.

Monitoring Standard PCB Trace Thickness and Width in OrCAD X

Learn how standard PCB trace thickness affects board performance (including overheating and EMI) and manufacturing costs.

Optimizing for PCB Trace Thickness vs Current Capacity

PCB trace thickness vs current: how to select considering copper weight, position, and IPC guidelines to manage current capacity and temperature rise effectively.

PCB Design Rule Checks in OrCAD X

Explore how OrCAD X Constraint Manager enhances PCB design with detailed PCB design rule checks, ensuring reliability and manufacturability.

PCB BOM Management for Engineers and Designers

Discover how to use OrCAD X Live BOM for PCB BOM management and engineering BOM management for improved designs, sourcing, and production.

Cadence TECHTALK: Introducing OrCAD X: Webinar Recap

This article recaps the “Cadence TECHTALK: Introducing OrCAD X” webinar, which demonstrates the innovative features of the OrCAD X Presto PCB Editor.

“Optimize Your Supply Chain Through Effective BOM Management” Webinar Recap

This article recaps the “Cadence TECHTALK: Optimize Your Supply Chain Through Effective BOM Management,” demonstrating OrCAD X Live BOM capabilities.

OrCAD X Schematic Library Path

The OrCAD X schematic library path is the directory where the schematic symbols (library parts or components) are stored.

How to Create a New Library in OrCAD X

Creating a library in OrCAD X is essential for managing electronic components. This article describes the key steps on how to create a new library in OrCAD X.

To Design For Rigid/Flex Printed Circuit Boards

Learn all about designing for rigid/flex printed circuit boards and maintaining controlled impedance in rigid-flex PCBs

OrCAD X MCAD Integration

OrCAD X MCAD integration is essential for electronic product development workflows, as it allows collaboration between electrical and mechanical design teams.

Routing Traces in PCBs: Best Practices

Routing traces in PCBs involves laying them out to minimize interference and ensure signal integrity. Here is a list of best practices.

OrCAD X Reviews

These OrCAD X reviews praise the platform’s intuitive interface, robust schematic capture, advanced functionality, and cloud-based collaboration.

OrCAD X PCB Documentation Capabilities with Live DOC

Discover OrCAD X PCB documentation capabilities through Live DOC enabling dynamic documentation.

Sensors and Transducers in Your PCB Design

Sensors and transducers are used for various applications, including mechanical and temperature measurements. Learn more about them and how to include them in your PCB.