On-Demand Training - Xpedition
Description
Xpedition training library will offer a complete portfolio of learning paths for schematic design, constraint definition, pcb layout, and library creation and management.
- 12 month subscription
- Access to cloud-based environment for hands-on lab exercises
- Access to new training content added during the subscription period
- Knowledge assessments to measure learning progress
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Chapters
learning path
- PCB Layout using Xpedition Learning Path Overview
- Using the PCB Editor
- Display Control
- Setting Up for Layout
- Creating Board Geometries
- Project Synchronization and Placement
- Verifying the Layout
- Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Interactive Routing
- Auto Active Routing
- Auto Routing Traces
- Test Points
- Generating Planes
- Creating Silkscreens
- Gerber and Drill Data
- Dimensions and Documentation
- PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow Exam
PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow
You will learn to integrate a source schematic, draw a board outline, place components, set constraints, route the board, and output the fabrication data.
Context Sensitive Menus and Modes
PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow 17 Chapters
You will learn to integrate a source schematic, draw a board outline, place components, set constraints, route the board, and output the fabrication data.
1 PCB Layout using Xpedition Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Using the PCB Editor 16 Topics
- Using the PCB Editor
- Knowledge Check 1: Using the PCB Editor
- Context Sensitive Menus and Modes
- Knowledge Check 2: Using the PCB Editor
- Selection and Selection Modifiers
- Knowledge Check 3: Using the PCB Editor
- Keyin Commands
- Knowledge Check 4: Using the PCB Editor
- Pan, Zoom and Mouse Strokes
- Knowledge Check 5: Using the PCB Editor
- Locating Objects
- Knowledge Check 6: Using the PCB Editor
- File Viewer
- Knowledge Check 7: Using the PCB Editor
- Lab: Using the PCB Editor
- Assessment: Using the PCB Editor
3 Display Control 6 Topics
- Display Control Introduction
- Knowledge Check 1: Display Control
- Display Control
- Knowledge Check 2: Display Control
- Lab: Display Control
- Assessment: Display Control
4 Setting Up for Layout 16 Topics
- Creating a PCB Job
- Knowledge Check 1: Setting Up for Layout
- Setup Board Parameters
- Knowledge Check 2: Setting Up for Layout
- Setup Board Planes
- Knowledge Check 3: Setting Up for Layout
- Via Definitions
- Knowledge Check 4: Setting Up for Layout
- Layer Stackup
- Knowledge Check 5: Setting Up for Layout
- Editor Control
- Knowledge Check 6: Setting Up for Layout
- Backup and Restore
- Knowledge Check 7: Setting Up for Layout
- Lab: Setting Up for Layout
- Assessment: Setting Up for Layout
5 Creating Board Geometries 17 Topics
- Draw Introduction
- Knowledge Check 1: Creating Board Geometries
- Polygons
- Knowledge Check 2: Creating Board Geometries
- Board Outline
- Knowledge Check 3: Creating Board Geometries
- Lab: Creating Board Geometries
- Importing IDF Data
- Knowledge Check 4: Creating Board Geometries
- Importing DFX Data
- Knowledge Check 5: Creating Board Geometries
- Placing Holes, Fiducials and Origins
- Knowledge Check 6: Creating Board Geometries
- Placing Obstructs
- Knowledge Check 7: Creating Board Geometries
- Lab: Creating Board Geometries From DXF & IDF, and Placement Obstructs
- Assessment: Creating Board Geometries
6 Project Synchronization and Placement 18 Topics
- Setting Constraints
- Knowledge Check 1: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Planning Placement
- Knowledge Check 2: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Interactive Placement
- Knowledge Check 3: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Lab: Settings & Basic Placement
- Creating Placement Groups
- Knowledge Check 4: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Lab: Planning Groups
- Placement Manipulation
- Knowledge Check 5: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Spread and Align
- Knowledge Check 6: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Lab: Part Manipulation
- Project Synchronization
- Knowledge Check 7: Project Synchronization and Placement
- Assessment: Project Synchronization and Placement
7 Verifying the Layout 10 Topics
- DRC Introduction
- Knowledge Check 1: Verifying the Layout
- DRC Configuration
- Knowledge Check 2: Verifying the Layout
- Review DRC Hazards
- Knowledge Check 3: Verifying the Layout
- Performing Additional DRC Checks
- Knowledge Check 4: Verifying the Layout
- Lab: Verifying the Layout
- Assessment: Verifying the Layout
8 Setting Up Routing Constraints 12 Topics
- Constraint Manager
- Knowledge Check 1: Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Constraint Manager Net Classes
- Knowledge Check 2: Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Constraint Manager Schemes and Topologies
- Knowledge Check 3: Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Constraint Manager Differential Pairs
- Knowledge Check 4: Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Constraint Editor
- Knowledge Check 5: Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Lab: Setting Up Routing Constraints
- Assessment: Setting Up Routing Constraints
9 Interactive Routing 18 Topics
- Routing Overview
- Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Editor Control
- Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Net Explorer
- Knowledge Check 3: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Lab: Net Explorer
- Interactive Routing Part 1
- Knowledge Check 4: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Interactive Routing Part 2
- Knowledge Check 5: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Auto Trace Spreading Net Shorting
- Knowledge Check 6: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Lab: Interactive Routing
- Tuning
- Knowledge Check 7: Introduction to Interactive Routing
- Lab: Tuning
- Assessment: Introduction to Interactive Routing
10 Auto Active Routing 10 Topics
- Semi-Automatic Routing
- Knowledge Check 1: Auto Active Routing
- Introduction to Sketch Routing
- Knowledge Check 2: Auto Active Routing
- Sketch Hug Router
- Knowledge Check 3: Auto Active Routing
- Sketch Planner
- Knowledge Check 4: Auto Active Routing
- Lab: Auto Active Routing
- Assessment: Auto Active Routing
11 Auto Routing Traces 8 Topics
- Auto Routing Introduction
- Knowledge Check 1: AutoRouting Traces
- Auto Routing Setup
- Knowledge Check 2: Auto Routing Traces
- Controlling Auto Routing
- Knowledge Check 3: Auto Routing Traces
- Lab: Auto Routing Traces
- Assessment: Auto Routing Traces
12 Test Points 8 Topics
- Test Points
- Knowledge Check 1: Test Points
- Assigning Test Points
- Knowledge Check 2: Test Points
- Checking Test Points
- Knowledge Check 3: Test Points
- Lab: Test Points
- Assessment: Test Points
13 Generating Planes 17 Topics
- Planes Introduction
- Knowledge Check 1: Generating Planes
- Plane Shapes
- Knowledge Check 2: Generating Planes
- Lab: Generating Planes
- Plane Data
- Knowledge Check 3: Generating Planes
- Plane Classes
- Knowledge Check 4: Generating Planes
- Plane Vias
- Knowledge Check 5: Generating Planes
- Negative Planes
- Knowledge Check 6: Generating Planes
- Verifying Plane Data
- Knowledge Check 7: Generating Planes
- Lab: Editing Planes
- Assessment: Generating Planes
14 Creating Silkscreens 6 Topics
- Silkscreen Editing
- Knowledge Check 1: Creating Silkscreens
- Silkscreen Generator
- Knowledge Check 2: Creating Silkscreens
- Lab: Creating Silkscreens
- Assessment: Creating Silkscreens
15 Gerber and Drill Data 8 Topics
- Gerber Outputs
- Knowledge Check 1: Gerber and Drill Data
- NC Drill
- Knowledge Check 2: Gerber and Drill Data
- ODB++ and General Interfaces Outputs
- Knowledge Check 3: Gerber and Drill Data
- Lab: Gerber and Drill Data
- Assessment: Gerber and Drill Data
16 Dimensions and Documentation 8 Topics
- Dimensioning
- Knowledge Check 1: Dimensions and Documentation
- Placing and Editing Dimensions
- Knowledge Check 2: Dimensions and Documentation
- DXF Output
- Knowledge Check 3: Dimensions and Documentation
- Lab: Dimensions and Documentation
- Assessment: Dimensions and Documentation
17 PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Exam - PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow Exam
Chapters
learning path
- Constraint Management Learning Path Overview
- Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
- Net Classes, Trace and Via Properties
- Clearance Rules and Schemes
- Constraint Classes and Net Properties
- Differential Pairs and Constraint Templates
- Length and Delay Constraints
- Parallelism and Crosstalk
- Constraint Editor
- Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
- Managing Constraints, Settings and Utilities
- Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow Exam
Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow
Learn to use Constraint Manager efficiently and effectively to define and refine design constraints in Xpedition Designer - Xpedition PCB Layout flow.
Constraint Manager Interface Part I
Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow 12 Chapters
Learn to use Constraint Manager efficiently and effectively to define and refine design constraints in Xpedition Designer - Xpedition PCB Layout flow.
1 Constraint Management Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface 9 Topics
- Constraint Manager Overview
- Constraint Manager Interface Part I
- KC1: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
- Constraint Manager Interface Part II
- KC2: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
- Constraint Manager Interface Part III
- KC3: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
- Lab 1: User Interface
- Assessment: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
3 Net Classes, Trace and Via Properties 6 Topics
- Constraint Manager - Design Flow
- KC1: Net Classes, Trace and Via Properties
- Lab 2: Net Classes
- KC2: Net Classes, Trace and Via Properties
- KC3: Net Classes, Trace and Via Properties
- Assessment: Net Classes, Trace and Via Properties
4 Clearance Rules and Schemes 10 Topics
- Clearance Rules Part I
- KC 1: Clearance Rules and Schemes
- Clearance Rules Part II
- KC 2: Clearance Rules and Schemes
- Clearance Rules Part III
- KC 3: Clearance Rules and Schemes
- Lab 3: Clearances
- Schemes
- Lab 4: Schemes
- Assessment: Clearance Rules and Schemes
5 Constraint Classes and Net Properties 8 Topics
- Constraint Classes Part I
- KC 1: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
- Constraint Classes Part II
- KC 2: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
- Constraint Classes Part III
- KC 3: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
- Lab 5: Constraint Classes
- Assessment: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
6 Differential Pairs and Constraint Templates 9 Topics
- Differential Pairs Part I
- KC 1: Differential Pairs and Constraint Templates
- Differential Pairs Part II
- KC 2: Differential Pairs and Constraint Templates
- Lab 6: Differential Pairs
- Constraint Templates
- KC 3: Differential Pairs and Constraint Templates
- Lab 9: Constraint Templates
- Assessment: Differential Pairs and Constraint Templates
7 Length and Delay Constraints 7 Topics
- Length and Delay Constraints Part 1
- KC 1: Length and Delay Constraints
- Length and Delay Constraints Part 2
- Length and Delay Constraints Part 3
- KC 2: Length and Delay Constraints
- Lab 7: Length and Delays
- Assessment: Length and Delay Constraints
8 Parallelism and Crosstalk 7 Topics
- Parallelism and Crosstalk Part 1
- Knowledge Check 1: Parallelism and Crosstalk
- Parallelism and Crosstalk Part 2
- Parallelism and Crosstalk Part 3
- Knowledge Check 2: Parallelism and Crosstalk
- Lab 8: Parallelism and Crosstalk
- Assessment: Parallelism and Crosstalk
9 Constraint Editor 5 Topics
- Using Constraint Editor
- KC 1: Constraint Editor
- Lab 10: Introduction to the Constraint Editor
- KC 2: Constraint Editor
- Assessment: Constraint Editor
10 Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup 11 Topics
- Introduction to Electrical Constraints
- KC 1: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
- Electrical Constraints Definition
- KC 2: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
- Simulation Setup
- KC 3: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
- Simulation Models
- KC 4: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
- Exporting Nets to Hyperlynx
- KC 5: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
- Assessment: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
11 Managing Constraints, Settings and Utilities 6 Topics
- Managing Constraints
- KC 1: Managing Constraints, Settings and Utilities
- Constraint Manager Settings
- Project Backup and Diagnostic Utilities
- KC 2: Managing Constraints, Settings and Utilities
- Assessment: Managing Constraints, Settings and Utilities
12 Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Exam - Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow
Chapters
learning path
- PCB Layout Advanced Topics Learning Path Overview
- Placement Techniques
- Add Via Operations
- Working With Planes
- Assisted Routing
- Sketch Planner
- Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR)
- Specialized Processes
- PCB Layout Advanced Topics Exam
PCB Layout Advanced Topics
You will learn advanced placement and routing concepts, different routing topologies and netline manipulation, define MicroVias, delay formulas, and much more.
Copy Circuits Between Designs
PCB Layout Advanced Topics 10 Chapters
You will learn advanced placement and routing concepts, different routing topologies and netline manipulation, define MicroVias, delay formulas, and much more.
1 PCB Layout Advanced Topics Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Placement Techniques 6 Topics
- Advanced Placement - Radial Placement
- Knowledge Check 1: Placement Techniques
- Copy Circuits Between Designs
- Knowledge Check 2: Placement Techniques
- Lab: Placement Techniques
- Assessment: Placement Techniques
3 Add Via Operations 6 Topics
- Add Vias - Array and Radial Methods
- Add Vias - Shape and Contour Methods
- Complex Vias
- Knowledge Check: Add Via Operations
- Lab: Add Via Operations
- Assessment: Add Via Operations
4 Working With Planes 6 Topics
- Plane Connectivity - Part 1
- Knowledge Check 1: Working with Planes
- Plane Connectivity - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 2: Working with Planes
- Lab: Working with Planes
- Assessment: Working with Planes
5 Assisted Routing 6 Topics
- Advanced Routing - Sketch and Hug Routing
- Knowledge Check 1: Assisted Routing
- Advanced Routing - Fence Definitions and Routing
- Knowledge Check 2: Assisted Routing
- Lab: Assisted Routing
- Assessment: Assisted Routing
6 Sketch Planner 10 Topics
- Introduction to Sketch Planner
- Drawing Sketch Plans
- Routing Sketch Plans
- Knowlwdge Check 1: Sketch Planner
- Via Patterns and Unpacked Routing
- Shielding Rules
- Planning using the Sketch Planner
- Knowledge Check 2: Sketch Planner
- Lab: Sketch Planner
- Assessment: Sketch Planner
7 Constraint Management Setup (DDR) 15 Topics
- Understanding a DDR3 Circuit
- Determining Impedance
- Knowledge Check 1: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Length and Delay Constraints - Part 1
- Knowledge Check 2: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Length and Delay Constraints Part 2
- Knowledge Check 3: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Length and Delay Constraints - Part 3
- Pin Pairs and Topology
- Knowledge Check 4: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Editing Differential Pairs
- Constraint Manager - Constraint Templates
- Knowledge Check 5: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Lab: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
- Assessment: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
8 Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR) 12 Topics
- Target Length Dialog and Manual Tuning
- Knowledge Check 1: Routing of Constrainted Nets
- Parallelism and Crosstalk - Part 1
- Knowledge Check 2: Routing of Constrainted Nets
- Parallelism and Crosstalk - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 3: Routing of Constrainted Nets
- Parallelism and Crosstalk - Part 3
- Knowledge Check 4: Routing of Constrainted Nets
- Modifying Constraint Templates
- Knowledge Check 5: Routing of Constrainted Nets
- Lab: Routing of Constrainted Nets
- Assessment: Routing of Constrainted Nets
9 Specialized Processes 20 Topics
- Running Scripts
- Global Trace Width Changes Using Net Classes
- Knowledge Check 1: Specialized Processes
- Enhanced Trace Centering and Net Shorting VX2
- Knowledge Check 2: Specialized Processes
- Auto Route Spread Pass
- Knowledge Check 3: Specialized Processes
- MicroVias Routing and Output
- Knowledge Check 4: Specialized Processes
- Multi Via Setup
- Knowledge Check 5: Specialized Processes
- Removal of Non-Functional Pads During Output
- Using the Padstack Processor
- Knowledge Check 6: Specialized Processes
- Dynamic Pad Removal
- Knowledge Check 7: Specialized Processes
- Backdrill Setup
- Knowledge Check 8: Specialized Processes
- Lab: Specialized Processes
- Assessment: Specialized Processes
10 PCB Layout Advanced Topics Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Exam - PCB Layout Advanced Topics
Chapters
learning path
- 3D Layout in the Xpedition Flow On-Demand Learning Path Overview
- Introduction to the 3D Layout Environment
- 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Designs
- Manual Model Assignment
- Model Management and 3D Placement
- 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export
3D Layout
Learn to create the 3D view, place components, import, mate, assign and place mechanical models, set 3D constraints, view violations, import/export STEP files.
3D Visualization of Conductors for HDI Designs
3D Layout 6 Chapters
Learn to create the 3D view, place components, import, mate, assign and place mechanical models, set 3D constraints, view violations, import/export STEP files.
1 3D Layout in the Xpedition Flow On-Demand Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Introduction to the 3D Layout Environment 8 Topics
- Introduction to the 3D Environment
- Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to 3D Layout Environment
- Creation and Synchronization of the 3D Environment
- Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to 3D Layout Environment
- Manipulation of the 3D Environment
- Knowledge Check 3: Introduction to 3D Layout Environment
- Lab 1: Introduction to the 3D Layout Environment
- Assessment: Introduction to 3D Layout Environment
3 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Designs 7 Topics
- 3D Visualization of Conductors for HDI Designs
- Knowledge Check 1: 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Designs
- 3D Visualization of Flex Designs
- Knowledge Check 2: 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Designs
- Lab 2: 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Design
- Knowledge Check 3: 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Designs
- Assessment: 3D Visualization of Conductors and Flex Designs
4 Manual Model Assignment 7 Topics
- Importing 3D Cell Models
- Aligning 3D Models Using the Cell Editor
- Knowledge Check 1: Manual Model Assignment
- Updating Central Library
- Knowledge Check 2: Manual Model Assignment
- Lab 3: Basic 3D Cell Models
- Assessment: Manual Model Assignment
5 Model Management and 3D Placement 14 Topics
- Importing and Mating a Mechanical Model
- Knowledge Check 1: Model Management and 3D Placement
- Assigning 3D Models Automatically
- Knowledge Check 2: Model Management and 3D Placement
- Placing Components in 3D
- Knowledge Check 3: Model Management and 3D Placement
- Importing and Placing Mechanical Models
- Knowledge Check 4: Model Management and 3D Placement
- Generating a Board Outline from an Imported STEP File
- Knowledge Check 5: Model Management and 3D Placement
- 3D Measurement
- Knowledge Check 6: Model Management and 3D Placement
- Lab: Model Management and 3D Placement
- Assessment: Model Management and 3D Placement
6 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export 8 Topics
- 3D Constraint Management
- Knowledge Check 1: 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export
- 3D Documentation and STEP Export
- Knowledge Check 2: 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export
- 3D Violations
- Knowledge Check 3: 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export
- Lab: 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export
- Assessment: 3D Constraint Management and STEP Export
Chapter
learning path
- Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
Learn to use Rigid Flex Technology to create flex specific Padstacks, place Bend Areas, Stiffeners, Adhesive zones, components, and route with Smart Utilities.
Enabling Flex Technology
Flex and Rigid-Flex Design 1 Chapter
Learn to use Rigid Flex Technology to create flex specific Padstacks, place Bend Areas, Stiffeners, Adhesive zones, components, and route with Smart Utilities.
1 Flex and Rigid-Flex Design 12 Topics
- Enabling Flex Technology
- Knowledge Check 1: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Lab 1: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Adding Flex PCB Features
- Knowledge Check 2: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Lab 2: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Component Placement
- Knowledge Check 3: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Routing with Smart Utilities
- Knowledge Check 4: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Lab 3: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
- Assessment: Flex and Rigid-Flex Design
Chapters
learning path
- Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow - Storyboard
- Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow
- Function Managed Variants
Variant Manager in the Xpedition Flow
You will learn the usage of the Variant Manager tool. Links to videos and labs are provided within the document.
Setting Up for Variant Manager in Schematic Designs
Variant Manager in the Xpedition Flow 3 Chapters
You will learn the usage of the Variant Manager tool. Links to videos and labs are provided within the document.
1 Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow - Storyboard 1 Topic
- Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow
2 Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow 9 Topics
- Setting Up for Variant Manager in Schematic Designs
- Variant Manager In Schematic Designs
- Knowledge Check 1: Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow
- Lab: Variants Manager in Designer
- Library Considerations for Variant Manager
- Variant Manager in Layout
- Knowledge Check 2: Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow
- Lab: Variant Manager in Layout
- Assessment: Variant Manager in the Designer to Layout Flow
3 Function Managed Variants 4 Topics
- Function Managed Variants
- Knowledge Check 1: Function Managed Variants
- Lab: Function Managed Variants
- Assessment: Function Managed Variants
Chapters
learning path
- Advanced Packaging Overview
- Working with Die Stacks
- Working with Cavitys and Keep out Zones
- Wire Bonding Library Setup
- Wire Bonding DRC Setup
- Wire Bonding Basics
- Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output
- Wire Bonding Advanced
- Wire Bonding Troubleshooting
- Xpedition Advanced Packaging Exam
Xpedition Advanced Packaging
Learn the necessary process and individual step to use advanced packaging functionality including cavity creation, part stacking and wire bonding.
Auto Wire Bond Generation
Xpedition Advanced Packaging 10 Chapters
Learn the necessary process and individual step to use advanced packaging functionality including cavity creation, part stacking and wire bonding.
1 Advanced Packaging Overview 2 Topics
- Learning Path Overview
- Advanced Packaging Overview
2 Working with Die Stacks 5 Topics
- Part Stack and 3D Viewing
- Knowledge Check 1: Working with Die Stacks
- Creating and Adding a Spacer
- Lab: Working with Die Stacks
- Assessment: Working with Die Stacks
3 Working with Cavitys and Keep out Zones 8 Topics
- Cavity Creation
- 3D Viewing of a Cavity and Part Placement
- Knowledge Check 1: Working with Cavitys
- Cavity Rules in Constraint Manager and Advanced Elements DRC
- Working with Edge and Epoxy Zones
- Knowledge Check 2: Working with Cavitys
- Lab: Working with Cavitys and Keep Out Zones
- Assessment: Working with Cavitys and Keep out Zones
4 Wire Bonding Library Setup 9 Topics
- Creating Pads and Padstacks
- Creating Dies
- Knowledge Check 1: Wire Bonding Library Setup
- Wire Bond Model and Rule Setup
- Assigning Wire Bond Models and Sharing Between Designs
- Knowledge Check 2: Wire Bonding Library Setup
- Lab: Wire Bonding Library Setup
- Knowledge Check 3: Wire Bonding Library Setup
- Assessment: Wire Bonding Library Setup
5 Wire Bonding DRC Setup 8 Topics
- Constraint Manager Setup for Wire Bonding
- Editor Control Bond Wire DRC
- Knowledge Check 1: Wire Bonding DRC Setup
- Interactive DRC Messages and DRC Override
- Knowledge Check 2: Wire Bonding DRC Setup
- Lab: Wire Bonding DRC Setup
- Knowledge Check 3: Wire Bonding DRC Setup
- Assessment: Wire Bonding DRC Setup
6 Wire Bonding Basics 8 Topics
- Wire Bond Commands and 3D Viewing
- Auto Wire Bond Generation
- Knowledge Check 1: Wire Bonding Basics
- Misc Wire Bond Commands
- Knowledge Check 2: Wire Bonding Basics
- Lab: Wire Bonding Basics
- Knowledge Check 3: Wire Bonding Basics
- Assessment: Wire Bonding Basics
7 Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output 10 Topics
- Wirebond 2D DRC
- Wirebond 3D DRC
- Knowledge Check 1: Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output
- Creating Fabrication Layers and GDSII
- Creating a Wire List and Wirebond Diagram
- Wirebond Switches in Output
- Knowledge Check 2: Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output
- Lab: Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output
- Knowledge Check 3: Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output
- Assessment: Wire Bonding DRC Checking and Output
8 Wire Bonding Advanced 9 Topics
- Wire Bond Generation
- Wire Bonding to an RF Shape
- Knowledge Check 1: Wire Bonding Advanced
- Working with Bond Fingers
- Moving and Repairing Bond Wired Components
- Knowledge Check 2: Wire Bonding Advanced
- Lab: Wire Bonding Advanced
- Knowledge Check 3: Wire Bonding Advanced
- Assessment: Wire Bonding Advanced
9 Wire Bonding Troubleshooting 6 Topics
- Visual and Message Window Errors
- Knowledge Check 1: Wire Bonding Troubleshooting
- 3D View Creation and Instance Wire Model Changes
- Knowledge Check 2: Wire Bonding Troubleshooting
- Lab: Wire Bonding Troubleshooting
- Assessment: Wire Bonding Troubleshooting
10 Xpedition Advanced Packaging Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Exam - Xpedition Advanced Packaging
Chapters
learning path
- Embedded Passives Learning Path Overview
- Chapter 1 - Embedded Passive Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Embedded Passives Library Setup
- Chapter 3 - Embedded Passives Creation
- Chapter 4 - Embedded Passive DRC and Output
Embedded Passives
This learning path will focus on the Embedded Passive capability in Xpedition schematic and layout. Topics include library material and process setup.
Embedded Passive Exploration and Creation
Embedded Passives 5 Chapters
This learning path will focus on the Embedded Passive capability in Xpedition schematic and layout. Topics include library material and process setup.
1 Embedded Passives Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Embedded Passives Overview
2 Chapter 1 - Embedded Passive Introduction 2 Topics
- Embedded Passive Introduction
- Assessment: Embedded Passive Introduction
3 Chapter 2 - Embedded Passives Library Setup 6 Topics
- Library Materials and Processes
- Knowledge Check 1: Embedded Passives Library Setup
- Central Library Entities
- Knowledge Check 2: Embedded Passives Library Setup
- Lab: Embedded Passives Library Setup
- Assessment: Embedded Passives Library Setup
4 Chapter 3 - Embedded Passives Creation 7 Topics
- Schematic and Layout Review and Stackup Modifications
- Knowledge Check 1: Embedded Passives Creation
- Embedded Passive Exploration and Creation
- Controlling Width and Reverting Back to Discrete Parts
- Knowledge Check 2: Embedded Passives Creation
- Lab: Embedded Passives Creation
- Assessment: Embedded Passives Creation
5 Chapter 4 - Embedded Passive DRC and Output 6 Topics
- Constraint Manager and DRC Checking
- Knowledge Check 1: Embedded Passive DRC and Output
- Embedded Passive Fabrication and Output Requirements
- Knowledge Check 2: Embedded Passive DRC and Output
- Lab: Embedded Passive DRC and Output
- Assessment: Embedded Passive DRC and Output
Chapters
learning path
- RF Design in Xpedition Flow Learning Path Overview
- Xpedition RF Overview
- Xpedition RF Libraries
- RF Schematic
- Layout Part Placement
- RF Connectivity in Layout
- Via Stitching Around Meanders
- Custom RF Shapes
- DXF Import
- Keysight ADS Integration
- RF Design in the Xpedition Flow Exam
RF Design in the Xpedition Flow
Learn all about the RF capability in Xpedition Schematic and Layout. Topics include parametric parts, custom parts, Meanders and Keysight ADS interface.
Layout RF Licensing and Functionality
RF Design in the Xpedition Flow 11 Chapters
Learn all about the RF capability in Xpedition Schematic and Layout. Topics include parametric parts, custom parts, Meanders and Keysight ADS interface.
1 RF Design in Xpedition Flow Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- RF Design in Xpedition Flow Learning Path Overview
2 Xpedition RF Overview 3 Topics
- Schematic Licensing and Functionality
- Layout RF Licensing and Functionality
- Simulation Interface
3 Xpedition RF Libraries 5 Topics
- RF Symbol Library Synchronization
- RF Parameters
- Custom RF Shapes
- Knowledge Check 1: Libraries
- Assessment: Libraries
4 RF Schematic 7 Topics
- Schematic licensing, and Toolbars
- RF Groups
- RF Parametric Parts
- RF Misc Commands
- Knowledge Check 1: Schematic RF
- Lab: RF Schematic
- Assessment: RF Schematic
5 Layout Part Placement 7 Topics
- RF Layout Placement
- Placement Tips
- RF Clearance
- Entry Rules
- Knowledge Check 1 Layout - RF Parts
- Lab: Layout Part Placement
- Assessment: Layout Part Placement
6 RF Connectivity in Layout 9 Topics
- Adding Meanders
- Meander Toggles
- Meander Corners
- Meander Misc
- Keyboard and Keyin Modifiers
- Advanced Meanders
- Knowledge Check 1: RF Connectivity in Layout
- Lab: RF Connectivity in Layout
- Assessment: RF Connectivity in Layout
7 Via Stitching Around Meanders 5 Topics
- Via Stitching
- Via Stitching Using Multiple Settings
- Knowledge Check 1: Via Stitching Around Meanders
- Lab: Via Stitching Around Meanders
- Assessment: Via Stitching Around Meanders
8 Custom RF Shapes 6 Topics
- Creation of an RF Shape
- Adding Nodes to a Custom Shape
- Adding a Custom Shape to Library and Design
- Knowledge Check 1: Custom RF Shapes
- Lab: Custom RF Shapes
- Assessment: Custom RF Shapes
9 DXF Import 4 Topics
- DXF Import with a Mapping File
- Knowledge Check 1: DXF Import
- Lab: DXF Import
- Assessment: DXF Import
10 Keysight ADS Integration 5 Topics
- Schematic Transfer
- Layout Netlist
- Layout Transfer
- Knowledge Check 1: Keysight ADS Integration
- Assessment: Keysight ADS Integration
11 RF Design in the Xpedition Flow Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Exam - RF Design in the Xpedition Flow
Chapters
learning path
- FPGA I/O Optimization Learning Path Overview
- FPGA Part Wizard Creation
- Creating a New FPGA Database
- Floor Plan Optimization in I/O Optimization
- Local Design Library Flow
- Advanced FPGA I/O Optimizer Features
- FPGA I/O Optimization in the Xpedition Flow Exam
FPGA I/O Optimization in the Xpedition Flow
Learn how to create an FPGA symbol/part for a local or central library. Then optimize the FPGA layout pin outs and quickly sync the schematic and layout.
How to Decide on Generic or Design Symbol Creation
FPGA I/O Optimization in the Xpedition Flow 7 Chapters
Learn how to create an FPGA symbol/part for a local or central library. Then optimize the FPGA layout pin outs and quickly sync the schematic and layout.
1 FPGA I/O Optimization Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 FPGA Part Wizard Creation 7 Topics
- How to Decide on Generic or Design Symbol Creation
- Generic Central Library Symbol Creation
- Knowledge Check 1: FPGA Part Wizard Creation
- Design Library Symbol Creation
- Knowledge Check 2: FPGA Part Wizard Creation
- Lab: FPGA Part Wizard Creation
- Assessment : FPGA Part Wizard Creation
3 Creating a New FPGA Database 12 Topics
- Database Creation from a Schematic
- Knowledge Check 1: Creating a New FPGA Database
- Import of Signals and Additional Files
- Knowledge Check 2: Creating a New FPGA Database
- Merge Connectivity
- Knowledge Check 3: Creating a New FPGA Database
- Signal Assignment Methods
- Knowledge Check 4: Creating a New FPGA Database
- Updating Pin Assignments
- Knowledge Check 5: Creating a New FPGA Database
- Lab: Creating a New FPGA Database
- Assessment: Creating a New FPGA Database
4 Floor Plan Optimization in I/O Optimization 8 Topics
- Optimization with Layout
- Knowledge Check 1: Floor Plan Optimization
- Updating Changes to the FPGA
- Knowledge Check 2: Floor Plan Optimization
- Output Data from FPGA I/O Optimizer
- Knowledge Check 3: Floor Plan Optimization
- Lab: Floor Plan Optimization
- Assessment: Floor Plan Optimization
5 Local Design Library Flow 10 Topics
- Database Creation From a Schematic
- Working with Partitions
- Knowledge Check 1: Local Design Library Flow
- FPGA I/O Optimizer Symbol Generator
- FPGA I/O Optimizer Symbol Placement
- Knowledge Check 2: Local Design Library Flow
- FPGA Optimization and Moving to Layout
- Knowledge Check 3: Local Design Library Flow
- Lab: Local Design Library Flow
- Assessment: Local Design Library Flow
6 Advanced FPGA I/O Optimizer Features 12 Topics
- Project Local Stored Settings
- Power Mapping
- Lab: Power Mapping
- I/O Interface Change Management
- Knowledge Check 1: Power Mapping & Change Management
- Lab: I/O Interface Change Management
- Advanced Unravelling
- Lab: Advanced Unravelling
- Multiple FPGAS
- Knowledge Check 2: Unravelling and multiple FPGAs
- Lab: Multiple FPGAs
- Assessment : Advanced FPGA I/O Optimizer Features
7 FPGA I/O Optimization in the Xpedition Flow Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Certification - FPGA I/O Optimization in the Xpedition Flow
Chapters
learning path
- Introduction to FabLink
- Detailed Views
- Metal Balancing
- Mask Generator
- Gerber / NC Drill
- Bill of Materials
- Output
- Panel Editor
- Manufacturing Output
- Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition FabLink Exam
Fabrication Preparation Using Xpedition FabLink
Learn the FabLink Utilities and the fabrication panels using the Panel Editor. FabLink has utilities that can be used in Layout as well as the Panel Editor.
FabLink in the Xpedition Flow
Fabrication Preparation Using Xpedition FabLink 10 Chapters
Learn the FabLink Utilities and the fabrication panels using the Panel Editor. FabLink has utilities that can be used in Layout as well as the Panel Editor.
1 Introduction to FabLink 2 Topics
- FabLink in the Xpedition Flow
- FabLink in the Xpedition Flow
2 Detailed Views 6 Topics
- Creating a Detailed View
- Knowledge Check 1: Detailed Views
- Detailed View Display
- Knowledge Check 2: Detailed Views
- FabLink: Detailed Views
- Assessment: Detailed Views
3 Metal Balancing 6 Topics
- Metal Balancing Processor
- Knowledge Check 1: Metal Balancing
- Metal Balancing Interactive Processes
- Knowledge Check 2: Metal Balancing
- Lab: Metal Balancing
- Assessment: Metal Balancing
4 Mask Generator 6 Topics
- Mask Generator Basics
- Knowledge Check 1: Mask Generator
- Mask Generator Options
- Knowledge Check 2: Mask Generator
- Lab: Mask Generator
- Assessment: Mask Generator
5 Gerber / NC Drill 10 Topics
- Gerber Import Basics
- Knowledge Check 1: Gerber / NC Drill
- Generic Gerber Import
- Knowledge Check 2: Gerber / NC Drill
- NC Drill Import
- Knowledge Check 3: Gerber/NC Drill
- Gerber Compare
- Knowledge Check 4: Gerber/NC Drill
- Lab: Gerber / NC Drill
- Assessment: Gerber / NC Drill
6 Bill of Materials 6 Topics
- Bill of Materials Basics
- Knowledge Check 1: Bill of Materials
- Bill of Materials Options
- Knowledge Check 2: Bill of Materials
- Lab: Bill of Materials
- Assessment: Bill of Materials
7 Output 8 Topics
- Neutral File Output
- Knowledge Check 1: Output
- GDS II Output
- Knowledge Check 2: Output
- Extended Print
- Knowledge Check 3:Output
- Lab: Output
- Assessment: Output
8 Panel Editor 12 Topics
- Starting a FabLink Panel Database
- Knowledge Check 1: Panel Editor
- Instantiating a Design in a Panel
- Knowledge Check 2: Panel Editor
- Design Import Options
- Knowledge Check 3: Panel Editor
- Panel Cells and Other Data
- Knowledge Check 4: Panel Editor
- Panel Output
- Knowledge Check 5: Panel Editor
- Lab: Panelization
- Assessment: Panel Editor
9 Manufacturing Output 6 Topics
- Manufacturing Output
- Knowledge Check 1: Manufacturing Output
- Manufacturing Output Validation
- Knowledge Check 2: Manufacturing Output
- Lab: Manufacturing Output
- Assessment: Manufacturing Output
10 Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition FabLink Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Certification - Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition FabLink
Chapters
learning path
- Introduction to Drawing Editor
- Setting Up a New Drawing
- Geometric Dimensioning
- Fabrication Notes and File Import
- Multi-View Assembly Drawings
- Drawing Automation
- Outputs
- Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition Drawing Editor Exam
Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition Drawing Editor
Learn how to Use the Xpedition Drawing Editor to produce fabrication documentation with imported BOMs, stackup graphics, tables or geometric dimensioning.
Introduction
Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition Drawing Editor 8 Chapters
Learn how to Use the Xpedition Drawing Editor to produce fabrication documentation with imported BOMs, stackup graphics, tables or geometric dimensioning.
1 Introduction to Drawing Editor 2 Topics
- Design Documentation Using Xpedition Drawing Editor Learning Path Overview
- Introduction
2 Setting Up a New Drawing 8 Topics
- The Drawing Editor Environment
- Starting a New Database
- Knowledge Check 1: Setting Up a New Drawing
- Building Sheets
- Adding Board Instances
- Knowledge Check 2: Setting Up a New Drawing
- Setting Up a New Drawing
- Assessment: Setting Up a New Drawing
3 Geometric Dimensioning 8 Topics
- Basics of Geomentric Dimensioning
- Adding Datums
- Knowledge Check 1: Geometric Dimensioning
- Adding Leader Notes
- Adding Feature Control Frames
- Knowledge Check 2: Geometric Dimensioning
- Geometric Dimensioning
- Assessment: Geometric Dimensioning
4 Fabrication Notes and File Import 10 Topics
- Multiline Text
- Knowledge Check 1: Fabrication Notes and File Import
- Lab: Adding Fabrication Notes to a Sheet
- Drill Table
- Importing Stackups and Images
- Knowledge Check 2: Fabrication Notes and File Import
- Place a CSV File Table
- Knowledge Check 3: Fabrication Notes and File Import
- Multiple File Import
- Assessment: Fabrication Notes and File Import
5 Multi-View Assembly Drawings 7 Topics
- Multiple Board Instances
- Board Instance Properties
- Knowledge Check 1: Multi-View Assembly Drawing
- Board Instance Display
- Knowledge Check 2: Multi-View Assembly Drawing
- Multi-View Assembly Drawing
- Assessment: Multi-View Assembly Drawing
6 Drawing Automation 8 Topics
- Automated Drawing Setup
- Property Management
- Knowledge Check 1: Drawing Automation
- Importing ASCII Files
- Drawing Automation
- Knowledge Check 2: Drawing Automation
- Drawing Automation
- Assessment: Drawing Automation
7 Outputs 7 Topics
- DXF Output
- Basic Printing
- Knowledge Check 1: Drawing Output
- Extended Print - PDF
- Knowledge Check 2: Drawing Output
- Outputs
- Assessment: Drawing Output
8 Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition Drawing Editor Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 - Fabrication Documentation Using Xpedition Drawing Editor Exam
Chapters
learning path
- ECAD-MCAD Collaboration Learning Path Overview
- ECAD-MCAD Collaboration
Xpedition ECAD-MCAD Collaboration
Learn the ECAD-MCAD collaboration workflow, setup the interaction between ECAD and MCAD, different start scenarios and deal with mapping & exchanging 3D models.
ECAD-MCAD Collaboration Flow
Xpedition ECAD-MCAD Collaboration 2 Chapters
Learn the ECAD-MCAD collaboration workflow, setup the interaction between ECAD and MCAD, different start scenarios and deal with mapping & exchanging 3D models.
1 ECAD-MCAD Collaboration Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- ECAD-MCAD Collaboration Learning Path Overview
2 ECAD-MCAD Collaboration 12 Topics
- ECAD-MCAD Collaboration Setup
- ECAD-MCAD Collaboration Flow
- Knowledge Ckeck 1: ECAD-MCAD Collaboration
- ECAD First – MCAD Follows Collaboration
- ECAD First – MCAD Follows Collaboration
- Concurrent ECAD & MCAD – Initial Sync
- Knowledge Ckeck 2: ECAD-MCAD Collaboration
- Concurrent ECAD & MCAD – Initial Sync
- ECAD-MCAD Model Sharing and Mapping
- Knowledge Ckeck 3: ECAD-MCAD Collaboration
- ECAD-MCAD Model Sharing and Mapping
- Assessment: ECAD-MCAD Collaboration
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