Orcad Schematic Capture and Board Layout Notes

Research links

• Download 16.6 Demo version – It is design size limited and includes a design example
• Cadence: learning capture – Orcad tutorial on the the cadence site. Video based and requires patience.
• Explanation of Orcad CIS ( component information system )   Wikipedia: Capture CIS
• PCB Library Expert Lite – simplifies footprint generation.  Lite version is free.
• Yahoo Group: Orcad Library Sharing
• Ultra Librarian – helps with importation of footprints & symbols
• Franz Orcad Tutorial
• Kicad converted from Eagle Libraries
• Importing autocad dxf into Orcad
• Google:Orcad Parts making tutorial 424

Library Download Links

• Silicon labs library download

Methodology Example: Silicon labs methodology

 Download and install the Ultra-Librarian Reader (.exe file).

 Download the appropriate schematic file from the table below.

 Open the appropriate .bxl file; the Ultra Librarian software will open automatically.

 Export the file to the desired PCB/CAD export format using the Ultra Librarian tool.