Schematic Design

The best resources for PCB schematic design with OrCAD Capture

OrCAD Tutorials

Just downloaded the OrCAD® trial? New to OrCAD? These videos are for you! Our tutorials will help walk you through designing with OrCAD, from schematic to PCB layout
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The Case for Stitching Vias on Your PCB

“Circle the wagons.” We can find wisdom in these Pilgrim words. The majority of multi-layer printed circuit boards feature at least one, and often a few or several layers that are a ground pour. The b
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Rules for Schematic Symbols
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Symbol Editor

Quickly and easily create circuit schematic symbols and associate them with PSpice simulation models.
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Front End Constraints

Capture electrical constraints early in the design process and automatically communicate them to PCB layout designers directly from the circuit schematic environment.
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Integrated Part Search

Find the perfect part for your design without manually reviewing datasheets or searching the internet availability without leaving the capture environment.
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Developing Your PCB Design Ideas - in the Cloud

Capture your idea instantly and get started on making your dream a reality wherever and whenever inspiration strikes with OrCAD Capture Cloud.
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So, You Want to be a CAD PCB Layout-er

Knowledge workers are of the variety that knows and does something that their manager probably doesn't. Even the schematic capture experts struggle with the layout software. It has always been a...
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Notes from the Board Room - on Checklists

Not just one, there should be a sanity check at every major step in the life of a layout. Some of us fondly remember the Apollo program on the grainy black-and-white TVs of the day. The whole...
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Design Anywhere, Create Everywhere with OrCAD in the Cloud

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the freedom to design from anywhere? To have a fully functional PCB design tool at your fingertips when inspiration strikes? To be...
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Connecting the OrCAD Capture Cloud to the Desktop

Bring your designs from concept to production by downloading from OrCAD Capture Cloud to the desktop.
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Access Libraries in OrCAD Capture Cloud

OrCAD has partnered with Ultra Librarian to provide access to millions of pre-built parts directly in the online design environment.
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Getting Started with the OrCAD Capture Cloud

Getting started with the OrCAD Capture Cloud is easy. This video shows an overview of OrCAD Capture Cloud environment and a brief how-to to get you started.
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Rochester Makers Create a Schematic in OrCAD Capture

This past weekend’s Rochester Mini Maker Faire was full of inspiration. With over 125 makers including hobbyist, craftsman, and start-ups, along with 3600 attendees, the showcase floor was packed...
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Common Questions About Constraint-Driven Design with OrCAD Capture

Our most recent webinar, Constraint-driven design with OrCAD Capture, provided attendees with an overview of Constraint Manager for OrCAD. It is a new option available directly within the OrCAD...
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Webinar: Constraint Driven Design with OrCAD Capture

In such an innovative and technology driven industry, why are you still defining and communicating constraints outside of your CAD environment? With Constraint Manager for OrCAD you can define and...
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Set it and NEVER Forget it with Constraint-Driven PCB Design

Setting up and implementing a constraint-driven design flow may seem like a daunting planning task, however spending the time upfront can save you hours (or even days) by preventing design...
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Constraint Manager for OrCAD Overview

A brief overview of the OrCAD unified design flow with Constraint Manager for OrCAD
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Constraint Manager for OrCAD Demo

Watch our 20 minute demo to see how Constraint Manager for OrCAD can help you effortlessly specific, communicate, and track design intent.
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Updates to Ultra Librarian for OrCAD Make it the Obvious Choice for PCB Libraries

Component decision making just got a whole lot easier with our most recent updates to Ultra Librarian® for OrCAD. Our goal is to provide you with a reliable source for component information and...
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Schematic Design

OrCAD Tutorials

Just downloaded the OrCAD® trial? New to OrCAD? These videos are for you! Our tutorials will help walk you through designing with OrCAD, from schematic to PCB layout

The Case for Stitching Vias on Your PCB

“Circle the wagons.” We can find wisdom in these Pilgrim words. The majority of multi-layer printed circuit boards feature at least one, and often a few or several layers that are a ground pour. The b

Rules for Schematic Symbols

Symbol Editor

Quickly and easily create circuit schematic symbols and associate them with PSpice simulation models.

Front End Constraints

Capture electrical constraints early in the design process and automatically communicate them to PCB layout designers directly from the circuit schematic environment.

Integrated Part Search

Find the perfect part for your design without manually reviewing datasheets or searching the internet availability without leaving the capture environment.

Developing Your PCB Design Ideas - in the Cloud

Capture your idea instantly and get started on making your dream a reality wherever and whenever inspiration strikes with OrCAD Capture Cloud.

So, You Want to be a CAD PCB Layout-er

Knowledge workers are of the variety that knows and does something that their manager probably doesn't. Even the schematic capture experts struggle with the layout software. It has always been a...

Notes from the Board Room - on Checklists

Not just one, there should be a sanity check at every major step in the life of a layout. Some of us fondly remember the Apollo program on the grainy black-and-white TVs of the day. The whole...

Design Anywhere, Create Everywhere with OrCAD in the Cloud

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the freedom to design from anywhere? To have a fully functional PCB design tool at your fingertips when inspiration strikes? To be...

Connecting the OrCAD Capture Cloud to the Desktop

Bring your designs from concept to production by downloading from OrCAD Capture Cloud to the desktop.

Access Libraries in OrCAD Capture Cloud

OrCAD has partnered with Ultra Librarian to provide access to millions of pre-built parts directly in the online design environment.

Getting Started with the OrCAD Capture Cloud

Getting started with the OrCAD Capture Cloud is easy. This video shows an overview of OrCAD Capture Cloud environment and a brief how-to to get you started.

Rochester Makers Create a Schematic in OrCAD Capture

This past weekend’s Rochester Mini Maker Faire was full of inspiration. With over 125 makers including hobbyist, craftsman, and start-ups, along with 3600 attendees, the showcase floor was packed...

Common Questions About Constraint-Driven Design with OrCAD Capture

Our most recent webinar, Constraint-driven design with OrCAD Capture, provided attendees with an overview of Constraint Manager for OrCAD. It is a new option available directly within the OrCAD...

Webinar: Constraint Driven Design with OrCAD Capture

In such an innovative and technology driven industry, why are you still defining and communicating constraints outside of your CAD environment? With Constraint Manager for OrCAD you can define and...

Set it and NEVER Forget it with Constraint-Driven PCB Design

Setting up and implementing a constraint-driven design flow may seem like a daunting planning task, however spending the time upfront can save you hours (or even days) by preventing design...

Constraint Manager for OrCAD Overview

A brief overview of the OrCAD unified design flow with Constraint Manager for OrCAD

Constraint Manager for OrCAD Demo

Watch our 20 minute demo to see how Constraint Manager for OrCAD can help you effortlessly specific, communicate, and track design intent.

Updates to Ultra Librarian for OrCAD Make it the Obvious Choice for PCB Libraries

Component decision making just got a whole lot easier with our most recent updates to Ultra Librarian® for OrCAD. Our goal is to provide you with a reliable source for component information and...