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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 (SPB 22.1)

Important! Look into Readmefirst 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.

• Readme, SPB 22.1
• Quickstart OrCAD Capture (Schematic Entry), SPB 22.1
• Quickstart OrCAD Allegro PCB Editor, SPB 22.1
• OrCAD Quickstart (Full package), SPB 22.1

OrCAD Quickstart (SPB 17.4)

• Readme, SPB 17.4
• Quickstart OrCAD Capture (Schematic Entry), SPB 17.4
• Quickstart OrCAD PCB Editor, SPB 17.4
• OrCAD Quickstart (Full package), SPB 17.4

PSpice Quickstart (SPB 22.1)

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

• Readme, SPB 22.1
• Quickstart PSpice, SPB 22.1
• PSpice Quickstart (Full package, incl. demo), SPB 22.1

PSpice Quickstart (SPB 17.4)

• Readme, SPB 17.4
• Quickstart PSpice, SPB 17.4
• PSpice Quickstart (Full package), SPB 17.4

OrCAD X Capture Walkthrough

The OrCAD X Capture Walkthroughof our partner EMA Design Automation will teach you the basics of using OrCAD X Capture for schematic entry by stepping you through the creation of a schematic design. This walk-through is comprised of videos, step-by-step instructions, and quizzes. Learn how to use OrCAD X to complete your schematics and embed your design intent for a successful PCB design.
Don’t have OrCAD X? Get your free trial here.

PSpice 23.1 Walkthrough

The PSpice 23.1 Walkthroughof our partner EMA Design Automation will guide you through the process of simulating a circuit in PSpice. This walkthrough is comprised of step-by-step instructions, video demonstrations and quizzes to teach you the basics of using PSpice.
Don’t have PSpice? Get your free trial here.

OrCAD X PCB Editor Walkthrough

The OrCAD X PCB 23.1 Walkthroughof our partner EMA Design Automation will guide you through the process of turning a schematic into a PCB layout using OrCAD X PCB Designer 23.1. Video demonstrations, step-by-step instructions with design files will help you learning PCB design with OrCAD X, quizzes will test your knowledge.
Don’t have OrCAD X? Get your free trial here.

OrCAD X Presto Walkthrough

Learn the fundamentals of OrCAD X Presto by creating a PCB design with this Walkthroughof our partner EMA Design Automation. It is comprised of video demonstrations, step-by-step instructions, and quizzes for you to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of designing with OrCAD X Presto.
Don’t have OrCAD X Presto? Get your free trial here.

Application Notes

OrCAD Capture

• Auto Connect Command
• Shorten Nets / Pins in a Capture Design

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)
• Electrical Constraining (Setup and Basics)
• How to Work With Sub-Drawing
• IDA Coupling Workflow
• IDA Impedance Workflow
• Layer Cross Section Etch Factor
• Net Group vs Net Class
• Polar Copy
• Testpoint Generation
• Tips and Tricks
• Using Dimension Environment
• Working with Differential Pairs

Utilities

OrCAD X 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 X / OrCAD X Version 23.1
• Allegro / OrCAD Version 22.1
• Allegro / OrCAD Version 22.1
• Allegro / OrCAD Version 17.4

JTAG Guides

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