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Cadence OrCAD and Allegro 17.4-2019 HotFix 007 Is Now Available
The HotFix 007 (QIR 1, indicated as 2020 in the application splash screens) update for OrCAD and Allegro is now available at Cadence Downloads. This release includes many improved product features and...
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BoardSurfers: Extending Allegro Layout Capabilities with SKILL
Why do I need SKILL? The difference between generic departmental store clothing and premium custom tailoring is what the effective use of SKILL scripts can bring to your PCB Layout design world. While...
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BoardSurfers: Implementing SKILL Code
This post is in continuation of Extending Allegro Layout Capabilities with SKILL, where I described how SKILL code can make things faster and more efficient even without having to code from scratch....
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BoardSurfers: Find by Name or Find by Query - That is the Question!
You must be using find utility day in and day out, but if you are unfamiliar with Find by Query in Allegro Layout Editors, read on. Layout editors retained the original Find by Name when developing a...
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BoardSurfers: Installation Know-How: Which Installation Method is Right for You?
Installing new software seems like a daunting task for most of us. You may feel burdened with concerns like how to install and what options to choose, and so on. So, in this post, I will unload your...
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BoardSurfers: Create Custom Footprints with ECAD MCAD Library Creator
For every PCB designer, adding correct footprints to the PCB is important. Also, sometimes when you are creating a new project, your client demands a new component to be added to the design for which...
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BoardSurfers: Allegro In-Design Crosstalk Analysis: Signal Integrity...
Crosstalk is the transfer of unwanted signals from an “aggressor” net to a “victim” and is one of the major classes of signal integrity (SI) problems that can exist in Printed Circuit Board (PCB)...
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BoardSurfers: Rev Up Your Designs Using Color Themes in Allegro 3D Canvas
You will agree if I say that the right use of color gets attention, enhances clarity, differentiates items, facilitates the identification of issues, and hence improves productivity. In PCB design,...
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BoardSurfers: Training Insights: Creating Inter-Layer Checks Available in...
In standard PCB designs, various masks and surface finishes require verification of proper clearances and coverage. The rigid-flex designs not only have the same mask and surface finish requirements...
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BoardSurfers: Translating Allegro Database to Readable Format Using 'Extracta'
In the process of developing a PCB design, a multitude of experts are involved in the verification of the design. These experts and various other stakeholders can be from your own company or from your...
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BoardSurfers: Four Ways to Create Footprints in Allegro Library Creator
All components on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout will have a footprint. A footprint is where your component gets soldered on the PCB. These footprints need to be extremely accurate so that your...
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BoardSurfers: Installation Know-How: Installing Cadence OrCAD and Allegro...
Often organizations do not grant administrative privileges to users on their systems. Performing administrative tasks by standard users can be of greater risk than benefit as this could lead to serious...
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BoardSurfers: Allegro In-Design Reflection Analysis: Signal Integrity...
Reflections happen on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) whenever signals encounter an impedance discontinuity, so maintaining constant impedance along all interconnects is always desirable. But it’s not...
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BoardSurfers: Training Insights: RF PCB Design Flow Using Allegro Editors
Allegro® RF PCB solution provides you with a unified design solution for complex mixed-signal projects. From schematic to layout and manufacturing, a total front-to-back design flow helps you...
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BoardSurfers: Installation Know-How: Six Things You Need to Know Before...
Installation of software applications depends upon certain factors such as system configuration, the number of files getting installed, and network speed. Installation time is influenced by a change...
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BoardSurfers: Allegro In-Design Crosstalk Analysis: Signal Integrity...
Crosstalk is the transfer of unwanted signals from an “aggressor” net to a “victim” and is one of the major classes of signal integrity (SI) problems that can exist in Printed Circuit Board (PCB)...
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BoardSurfers: Training Insights: How to Run a RAVEL Rule from the GUI
With the current scenario of COVID-19, you cannot do without rules. You have to soak vegetables in brine for ten minutes, wash milk in plastic packaging with soap, sanitize metals with an alcoholic...
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BoardSurfers: Extending Allegro Layout Capabilities with SKILL
Why do I need SKILL? The difference between generic departmental store clothing and premium custom tailoring is what the effective use of SKILL scripts can bring to your PCB Layout design world. While...
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BoardSurfers: Implementing SKILL Code
This post is in continuation of Extending Allegro Layout Capabilities with SKILL, where I described how SKILL code can make things faster and more efficient even without having to code from scratch....
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(P)SpiceItUp: Verifying and Optimizing Designs with PSpice A/D
PSpice® A/D is a fully featured analog and mixed-signal simulator that can be integrated with OrCAD® and Allegro® tools. With PSpice A/D you can improve design functionality and reliability, and also...
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