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Quickstart

The following Quickstart documents provide easy to understand instructions, especially for first-time users of Cadence PCB Tools. They do not represent complete operating instructions or training documents.

OrCAD Quickstart

Important! Look into Readme first and then choose according to your needs between provided pdf tutorials or complete package in form of a zip file with installer, library and design data.

• Quickstart OrCAD Capture (Schematic Entry)
• Quickstart OrCAD PCB Editor
• OrCAD Quickstart (Full package)

PSpice Quickstart

Important! Look into Readme first and then choose according to your needs between provided pdf tutorial or complete package in form of a zip file.

• Quickstart PSpice
• PSpice Quickstart (Full package)

Application Notes

OrCAD Capture

• Auto Connect Command

PSpice

• Using AutoConvergence
• Magnetic Core and BH Curve
• Using CheckPoint Restart
• Generating a Hierarchical Part
• Creating Design Hierarchy
• ABM Model Table
• Configuration of PSpice Model Libraries
• Creating a Project Archive
• Example of PSpice with CIS
• Using .FUNC Command
• Configure PSpice Systems Option
• Sources with Tolerances
• Statistics in Monte Carlo Analysis
• PSpice Tips and Tricks
• PSpice Advanced Analysis Enhancements
• Design Optimization with Curve-Fit
• PSpice Library Browser Customization
• Import and Export of Sources
• EMV mit Simulation beherrschen
• Virtual Prototyping in PSpice using Arduino

Design Entry HDL

• cRefer Custom Variable
• Hyperlinks in Schematic
• Ref Des Pattern

PCB Editor

• Color Visibility
• Constraint Regions
• Design for Fabrication Checks (DFF)
• Working with Differential Pairs
• Polar Copy
• Electrical Constraining (Setup and Basics)
• How to Work With Sub-Drawing
• Testpoint Generation
• Tips and Tricks
• Using Dimension Environment
• IDA Coupling Workflow
• IDA Impedance Workflow

Utilities

OrCAD Design Migration Guides

• Altium Migration Guide
• EAGLE Migration Guide
• PADS Migration Guide

IPC-2581 Viewer

• Free IPC-2581 Viewer

Fastviewer Online Support Client

• Fastviewer Client

Customer Success Stories

Cadence

• ALDEC: HES-7 FPGA Prototyping Boards
• Congatec: Embedded Computer
• Fraunhofer: Theranostic Implants
• home2net: Flexible IoT Controller
• IBM: Main Frame Computer
• Naneos: Nanoparticle Dosimeter
• Semikron: SiC Power Modules
• Wittenstein: Medical Implant
• Altatec: Sensor Test System
• Omicron: Signal Analyzer
• Beckhoff: Industrial PC

XJTAG

• ARM: RealView Demo-Boards
• Cadence: Test-Coverage in OrCAD Capture
• Cicor Group: Productivity and Process Improvement
• Dorma: Doors and access systems
• Graf: Electronics Manufacturing
• Keith & Koep: Single Board Computer
• Thales: Radio telecommunications

Installation Guides

Cadence PCB Software

Guides for older versions are available on request. Please send an email to our hotline.

• Allegro / OrCAD Version 22.1
• Allegro / OrCAD Version 17.4
• Allegro / OrCAD Version 17.2
• Allegro / OrCAD Version 17.2 Download Manager

JTAG Guides

• What is JTAG
• High-Level Guide to JTAG
• Technical Guide to JTAG
• Design & Test Guidelines