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PCB Design Constraints Guide: Part 5

This final part of this guide uses a practical project example to demonstrate the application of learned constraint management concepts. Through a practical case study in OrCAD X, it reinforces key insights and helps highlight the effectiveness of proper constraint management during the PCB design process, ensuring that readers can tackle design challenges with confidence.

To follow along with the project example, download the demo database here.

The PCB Design Constraints Guide: Part 5 will provide a project example to reinforce the constraint knowledge obtained throughout this series including:

  • Net Organization
  • Schematic Constraints
    • Electrical
    • Physical
    • Spacing
    • Properties
  • PCB Constraints
    • PCB Stackup
    • Standard constraints
    • Advanced electrical constraints
    • Advanced physical constraints
    • Advanced spacing constraints
    • Advanced same net spacing constraints
    • Advanced manufacturing constraints
    • Advanced 3D constraints
    • Advanced properties
  • Constraint Analysis
  • Design Rule Checking

Check out the full series of eBook for a comprehensive understanding of PCB Design Constraints in OrCAD X and Allegro X:

Part 1

OrCAD X constraint management is a system for defining and enforcing design rules in PCB layout including sets of guidelines for performance, manufacturability, and reliability criteria.

Part 2

Explore this guide to learn how to set standard PCB design constraints and rules that form the backbone of a manufacturable PCB.

Part 3

This guide explores advanced PCB design constraints, focusing on high-speed and electrical design rules such as net scheduling, impedance control, and differential pairs. These constraints are crucial for maintaining signal integrity and timing precision in high-speed interfaces like USB, DDR, PCIe, and RF circuits, ensuring performance and reliability.

Part 4

This part of the guide covers optimization techniques in PCB constraint management, focusing on Electrical Constraint Sets (ECSets), schematic-to-PCB constraints, and the modular approach. These tools help streamline workflows, ensure consistent constraint application, and maximize design efficiency for better results.

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PCB Design Constraints Guide: Part 5

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