Complete PCB Design Using OrCad Capture and Layout provides instruction on how to use the OrCAD design suite to design and manufacture printed circuit boards. The book is written for both students and practicing engineers who need a quick tutorial on how to use the software and who need in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the software package. There are two goals the book aims to reach: The primary goal is to show the reader how to design a PCB using OrCAD Capture and OrCAD Layout. Capture is used to build the schematic diagram of the circuit, and Layout is used to design the circuit board so that it can be manufactured. The secondary goal is to show the reader how to add PSpice simulation capabilities to the design, and how to develop custom schematic parts, footprints and PSpice models. Often times separate designs are produced for documentation, simulation and board fabrication. This book shows how to perform all three functions from the same schematic design. This approach saves time and money and ensures continuity between the design and the manufactured product. - Information is presented in the exact order a circuit and PCB are designed - Straightforward, realistic examples present the how and why the designs work, providing a comprehensive toolset for understanding the OrCAD software - Introduction to the IPC, JEDEC, and IEEE standards relating to PCB design - Full-color interior and extensive illustrations allow readers to learn features of the product in the most realistic manner possible

Kraig Mitzner is a consultant in Silverdale, WA, USA

Complete PCB Design Using OrCad Capture and Layout provides instruction on how to use the OrCAD design suite to design and manufacture printed circuit boards. The book is written for both students and practicing engineers who need a quick tutorial on how to use the software and who need in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the software package. There are two goals the book aims to reach:

The primary goal is to show the reader how to design a PCB using OrCAD Capture and OrCAD Layout. Capture is used to build the schematic diagram of the circuit, and Layout is used to design the circuit board so that it can be manufactured.

The secondary goal is to show the reader how to add PSpice simulation capabilities to the design, and how to develop custom schematic parts, footprints and PSpice models. Often times separate designs are produced for documentation, simulation and board fabrication. This book shows how to perform all three functions from the same schematic design. This approach saves time and money and ensures continuity between the design and the manufactured product.

• Information is presented in the exact order a circuit and PCB are designed
• Straightforward, realistic examples present the how and why the designs work, providing a comprehensive toolset for understanding the OrCAD software
• Introduction to the IPC, JEDEC, and IEEE standards relating to PCB design
• Full-color interior and extensive illustrations allow readers to learn features of the product in the most realistic manner possible

Chapter 1 Introduction to CAD and PCB fabrication
Chapter 2 Introduction to the PCB Design flow by example
Chapter 3 Project Structures and the Layout Toolset
Chapter 4 Introduction to Industry Standards
Chapter 5 PCB Design for manufacturability
Chapter 6 PCB Design for signal integrity
Chapter 7 Making and Editing Capture Parts
Chapter 8 Making and editing Layout footprints
Chapter 9 PCB Design Examples
Chapter 10 Post processing and board fabrication
Chapter 11 Additional Tools