ORCAD

 Industry-standard tool for circuit design, PCB layout, and electronics simulation.

 Reduces design errors and shortens time-to-market for electronic products.

 Prepares learners for careers in electronics design, PCB manufacturing, and embedded systems development.

 Provides practical skills in circuit simulation, component management, and PCB fabrication workflow.

 Schematic Capture – Create detailed circuit diagrams and interconnections.

 PCB Layout Design – Develop accurate PCB layouts for multilayer boards.

 Simulation & Analysis – Perform SPICE simulations to test circuit behavior.

 Component Libraries – Access a wide range of components with specifications.

 Manufacturing Output – Generate Gerber files, BOM, and assembly instructions for fabrication.

Circuit Design & Schematic Capture

 Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits efficiently.

 Create schematics with interconnections, annotations, and hierarchical designs.

PCB Layout & Fabrication

 Develop multilayer PCB layouts for complex electronic devices.

 Generate Gerber files, drill files, and fabrication-ready documentation.

Simulation & Analysis

 Perform SPICE simulations to validate circuit functionality.

 Analyze signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal effects in PCBs.

Component Management & Libraries

 Utilize extensive component libraries with specifications and footprints.

 Customize components for specific electronic design requirements.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

 Understand the OrCAD interface and tools for schematic design and PCB layout.

 Create detailed circuit schematics for analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems.

 Design and optimize PCB layouts for single-layer and multilayer boards.

 Perform circuit simulation using SPICE to validate functionality and performance.

 Generate manufacturing-ready outputs including Gerber files, BOMs, and assembly instructions.

 Use component libraries effectively for accurate design and documentation.

 Analyze and troubleshoot circuit designs for errors and optimization.

 Integrate schematic and PCB workflows for efficient electronics design.

 Apply industry standards and best practices in PCB design and circuit development.

 Develop professional skills for careers in electronics design, PCB manufacturing, and embedded systems engineering.