| 1. | Introduction to OrCAD Capture/Layout Design | |
| -Different types of PCB tools. | ||
| -Description of OrCAD design software | ||
| Labs: Exhibit of typical schematics, PCBs, Components and actual built PCBs. | ||
| 2. | Introduction to OrCAD Schematic Capture | |
| -Creating a New Project. | ||
| -Description of various menu items in Capture. | ||
| Labs: Draw a schematic using various tools from OrCAD Schematic Entry. | ||
| 3. | Library Creation | |
| -New component creation. | ||
| -Creating many parts in multiple packages. | ||
| -I/O Ports Key reading programs | ||
| Labs: Create a new part and update it in the schematic. | ||
| 4. | Creating Netlist, Design Rule Check | |
| -Generating Netlist from the schematics. | ||
| -Generating Bill Of Materials (BOM). | ||
| Labs: Generate the Netlist and BOM for the schematic. | ||
| 5. | Introduction to Printed Circuit Board | |
| -Different PCB layers. | ||
| -Pad Stacks, Vias, Track, Drill sizes. | ||
| Labs: Identify the various tracks in a given PCB. | ||
| 6. | Introduction to OrCAD PCB Layout | |
| -Various tools in PCB layout. | ||
| -Description of various menu items. | ||
| Labs: Generate the PCB .max file for the schematic. | ||
| 7. | Introduction to Footprint creation | |
| -Description of Library Manager and menu items. | ||
| -Different types of footprints. | ||
| Labs: Create a footprint for the new part generated. | ||
| 8. | Importing Netlist and Placement | |
| -Creating a board outline. | ||
| -Importing netlist and technology files. | ||
| Labs: Create a board outline and place all the components | ||
| 9. | Introduction to Manual/Auto Routing | |
| -Changing track angles and widths. | ||
| -Board stitching – Vias | ||
| Labs: Routing the board, changing track widths. | ||
| 10. | Introduction to Gerber generation | |
| -Different gerber files. | ||
| -Tools used to generate gerber files. | ||
| Labs: Generate the gerber files for a PCB. | ||