• CADSTAR Training

CADSTAR PCB Layout

Prerequisites

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

Objectives

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

Topics covered

• 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

Comments

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

Note

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