Grounding and Return Paths: Power Plane No-Nos
Learn to avoid PCB grounding mistakes that harm signal integrity and EMI. Master return paths, power planes, and best practices with Cadence Allegro X for optimal design.
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Power Circuits: An Island POV on PCB Design
Power distribution networks have a similarity to nature in that energy flows somewhat like water.
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Comparing Connectors and Cables to Flex Circuits
Good connector placement completes a PCBA design as the goals align with the board and the outside world.
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Grounding and Return Paths: Advanced Techniques - Part Two
Explore grounding techniques in high-speed PCB design to ensure signal integrity, reduce EMI, and optimize DDR, USB, PCIe, and RF system performance through smart design strategies.
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OrCAD X Capture with PCB Editor Tutorial 24.1
A step-by-step guide on schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
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Power Distribution Basics on Low-Layer Count Boards
Solve power distribution challenges on 2-4 layer PCBs. Learn copper pours, trace sizing, component placement & via stitching techniques.
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Differential Pairs: From Basic Concepts to Advanced PCB Routing
Differential pair routing is at the heart of high-speed PCB design. This blog summarizes practical layout strategies for USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, PCIe, and Ethernet, covering impedance control, length
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3D PCB Design and Analysis: ECAD/MCAD and Where They Converge
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When to Use Copper Pour and Via Stitching In PCB Design
Learn how reference planes impact signal integrity, EMI, and high-speed PCB performance. Master layout strategies that reduce noise and ensure reliable designs.
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Circuit Troubleshooting Techniques: A Practical Guide
This guide covers circuit troubleshooting techniques, both physical and design-related, plus how Cadence software can help identify design flaws.
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OrCAD X Design Flow Tutorial: Schematic, Simulation, and Layout
In this comprehensive tutorial, learn how to create a PCB schematic, simulate your design, and refine the PCB layout for seamless manufacturing.
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Creating and Managing a PCB Layout Database for Success
Learn how a well-structured PCB layout database supports reliable, manufacturable PCB designs and how OrCAD X simplifies database management.
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RF Design: The Wave of the Future
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High-Speed Trace Routing Guide in OrCAD X
Master high-speed trace routing in OrCAD X with Add Connect, Hug and Shove modes, Cut Traces, and Split Via Stacks to optimize PCB layouts.
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Getting Started with Topology Explorer for Topology Creation and Extraction Using Constraint Manager
Engineers can utilize the OrCAD X Constraint Manager to create and manage design rules for high-speed PCB signals, and use the Sigrity X Topology Explorer to explore and analyze signal topologies.
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Controlled Impedance Routing for Signal Integrity
Discover how controlled impedance routing ensures signal integrity in PCB designs and usOrCAD X to optimize trace routing for high-speed circuits.
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Differential Pair Length Matching Guidelines
Learn differential pair length matching guidelines to ensure your PCB designs are free of skew, have good signal integrity control EMI all with OrCAD X.
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OrCAD X Presto User Guide
Get started using OrCAD X Presto in this comprehensive user guide.
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OrCAD X Library Footprint Path and Information
Learn how to work with OrCAD X library footprint paths to ensure accurate netlisting, footprint management, and footprint automation in your PCB workflow.
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PCB Component Placement Guide with OrCAD X
This PCB component placement guide for OrCAD X covers best practices for efficient layout, drag-and-drop placement, and easy verification.
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14 - OrCAD X Presto Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your most asked questions about OrCAD X Presto.
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13 - Integrated Design Analysis
OrCAD X Presto uses Sigrity™ X for high-speed analysis and impedance matching, enabling early issue detection and boosting productivity with intuitive workflows.
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