CADSTAR PCB Layout

Some working knowledge of PCB layouts would be an advantage but not essential.

To provide a thorough understanding of the principals of schematic capture and PCB design, validation and documentation processes.

System overview, CADSTAR User interface
Management and creation of Library parts
Introduction to the PCB Design
Attributes and constraints, their use and benefit
Design technology - creating custom technologies
Component selection, placement, tools and techniques
Hierarchy, all aspects of hierarchical creation and management
Macros, their use and format
Post processing, using the WYISWYG post processor
Creating custom reports using the report generator
Understanding net codes - net classes and spacing classes
Routing, Footprint Routing, Testpoints, Copper poor functionality and manipulation
ECO update management, using the forward and back annotation function
Symbol and component version control
Symbol and component creation wizard
Utilities - setting colours, grid units and defining layers
Creating an importing PCB outlines
Route editor interactive
Introduction to test land
DRC Checking
Output of Manufacturing, generating a BOM, editing and datasheet generation

Course Length: 2 days

Recommended basic training for all new CADSTAR users and those without previous CADSTAR training.

This course can be extended with one day to cover CADSTAR Schematic fundamentals.