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Designing a working prototype is one thing. Making sure it works across hundreds or thousands of production boards is another. In this video, Kirsch Mackey demonstrates how to use Monte Carlo and Wors
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lerances are a mixture of design requirements and factory capability. This article looks at three methods to dimension a printed circuit board, depending on complexity.
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Exploring the points in the fabrication and assembly processes where an inspection is warranted.
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Start Free TrialFPC/FPCA Design is closely tied to the mechanical requirements. Our job is to make sure those requirements make sense.
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Learn PCB design for testability (DFT) to reduce defects, simplify manufacturing, and ensure easy validation. Discover essential testing methods and techniques perfect for beginners.
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OrCAD X helps you avoid common PCB design mistakes. Integrated checks, libraries, and Live BOM help ensure manufacturability and prevent costly errors.
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Learn how to create and export PCB manufacturing files like Gerbers, IPC-2581, and BOMs with OrCAD X for PCB production.
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OrCAD X error codes give designers insight into issues during schematic design or board layout that can help resolve potential issues.
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Finish your board design by learning how to generate artwork and IPC 2581 data for design handoff.
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SubscribeAn electronic component footprint library in OrCAD X ensures accurate footprints, makes components easily accessible, and reduces errors.
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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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Master PCB enclosure design guidelines, from material selection to NEMA standards, for creating durable and device housings.
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Learn about standard PCB board thickness, factors affecting design, and how OrCAD X supports optimizing thickness for better performance and cost savings.
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PCB documentation holds the blueprints to get your design manufactured right, so it’s important to provide accurate information the first time around and minimize errors or production delays...
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Wondering how to generate Gerber files in OrCAD X? This short guide gives a thorough walkthrough and reviews strategies to minimize revisions.
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Lets improve our circuit manufacturing yield using Monte Carlo Analysis in PSpice!
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Learn the best practices for PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) with Allegro X.
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PCB flatness tolerances impact manufacturability and performance. Learn how to apply constraints for PCB routing tolerances in OrCAD X.
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Discover OrCAD X’s 3D export options, DesignTrue DFM technology, and enhanced 3D DRC capabilities for design verification.
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Explore how OrCAD X tools streamline DFA PCB designs, ensuring optimal component placement and adherence to guidelines.
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