SPECCTRA quit unexpectedly with an exit code of 1
Hello all,Complete PCB design using OrCAD Capture and PCB editor book and when I try autorouter I am getting SPECCTRA quit unexpectedly with an exit code of 1. Please verify that you are running...
View ArticleMC34063A: WARNING [NET0093] No PSpiceTemplate for U1, ignoring
I've downloaded the Fairchild component "MC34063A / MC33063A SMPS Controller" from ActiveParts. It adds to the schematic, however when simulating with a Transient analysis prompts the error, and...
View ArticleON Semiconductor MC34063A Pspice A/D: ERROR -- Invalid parameter
Followed the exact steps marked in the ON Semi guide to convert lib to olb:http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Collateral/TND6045-D.PDFhttp://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/MC34063A%20SPICE%20MODEL.ZIP 1)...
View ArticleOrcad Project -> more PCB schematics possible?
Hi I am working on a bigger project where I need to produce several PCB boards. I created a new project within I build the schematics. Now I would like to produce one Board after the other....
View ArticleCreating Smith Chart via Skill
Hi,I'm trying to plot S11 data on a Smith Chart using Skill. I've tried the following sequence:openResults("/path/to/psf/directory")selectResults("sp")wid=awvCreatePlotWindow()...
View ArticleHow to delete a part from the Local Part Database in CIS Explorer?
Capture CIS 16.6 in Windows 7. On the project manager window, I right-click on the design and select "Part Manager" from the pop-up menu. On the Part Manger window I double-click on a part (a resistor)...
View ArticleHow to let a library from "attach to" become a tech lib ?
Hi All , In IC 6.1I have a library("QQ") which was attached to a tech lib ("JJ") , so I can't load technology file , since it's attached.(No tech.db) Now I want to let the library ("QQ") become a...
View Articlenon-clock tree cells on clock tree paths
Hello, I have a question regarding the use of non-clock tree cells on clock tree paths.The netlist post-synthesis that I have, contains standard muxes and gating-elements on clock paths.During the...
View Articlehow to strmout out and strmout in GDS in IC615 with command.
Hello everyone：Recently ,I changed my cadence tools from IC514 to IC 615and I want to stream out my layout GDS with command line just like I do in IC514:pipo strmout...
View ArticleDocumentation of Fillets
All,I have been asked to add fillets to many points in my designer. Some folks are not happy with the kind if fillets that are produced within the Allegro environment. Is there a set of IPC Standards...
View ArticleBindkey in IC615
Hello everyone：Recently ,I changed my cadence tools from IC514 to IC 615 and some bindkeys in IC514 use with key<Alt> fail in IC615 . Is there possible to use...
View ArticleTransient Output Log
Hello all, I am a newbie to cadence and want to understand output log of cadence well. I attached an image of output log as it appears during transient analysis. Is it normal to get such a...
View ArticlePackage Keepin & Route Keepin subclass fillet or compose
Hi,I want to compose - or fillet - Package & Route Keepin subclasses. I activate them using shape->select Shape or Void/Cavity and then try composing them using shape->Compose Shape. But it...
View ArticlePower symbol connection
Hello, I'm a newbie in Orcad design and I have a simple question.I have create some flat designs with off-page connectors and that's ok but for power symbol VCC (and also for GND) the off-page...
View ArticleCentering Clines Within BGA
Hello experts,Is there a function that I can use to center only the clines inside the BGA area?If so how do go I about it?For instance, what skill code can I use to shove/move single clines or dual...
View ArticleCustom DC Operating Point Definitions or Overwriting the .dcOpInfo.info file?
Our foundry provides a subcircuit model which produces correct ID-VD and ID-VG curves. However, the .OP vdssat (based on BSIM definition) is wildy different than what is expected, ~200mV higher.What I...
View ArticleRemembering form settings between invocations (and sessions)
Hi,I'm trying to create a popup form that will allow a user to specify a file name and directory in which to save a plot (amoung other things). The difficulty I'm having is having the form remember...
View ArticleObtaining Rds from the transistor
Hello:I have a quick question. What is the Rds (the drain-source) output resistance called in the dc result browser? I see Ron, Rdeff, Rseff, Rgdb? Which one is it?Is it possible to obtain it from the...
View ArticlePin Renumbering
Allegro Package Designer has an interface to renumber pins., but i don't know how to unlock/use it. can someone please clarify this doubt ??
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