Orcad 16.6 Tutorial //top\\ 🎁 Simple

OrCAD 16.6 remains one of the most widely used versions of the Cadence PCB design suite due to its stability and comprehensive feature set. This tutorial provides a streamlined walkthrough for beginners to navigate the ecosystem, from initial schematic capture to the final PCB layout. Getting Started with OrCAD Capture

Start with “Analog or Mixed A/D” if you plan to simulate the circuit in PSpice. orcad 16.6 tutorial

Before starting, ensure your libraries are correctly configured. 2. Project Setup in OrCAD Capture CIS Go to File > New > Project . OrCAD 16

Place the components on the schematic grid. for alignment. Place the components on the schematic grid

Go to . Run this to ensure there are no floating nets or short circuits. 4. Creating a Netlist for PCB Editor Select the .dsn file. Go to Tools > Create Netlist . Ensure the "Create PCB Editor Netlist" option is selected.

The layout stage involves placing physical components on a board and routing the traces. Importing Logic : In PCB Editor, use File > Import > Logic to bring in the netlist from Capture. Footprint Management

By completing this tutorial, you have learned: