On-Demand Training - Valor NPI
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Learn to use Valor NPI to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis into your PCB design process.
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Chapter
learning path
- Learning Center Overview and Valor NPI Curriculum
Learning Center Overview and Valor NPI Curriculum
Learn how to get around the Learning Center and get a curriculum map for each user role.
Learning Center Overview
Learning Center Overview and Valor NPI Curriculum 1 Chapter
Learn how to get around the Learning Center and get a curriculum map for each user role.
1 Learning Center Overview and Valor NPI Curriculum 2 Topics
- Learning Center Overview
- Video, Quiz, and Lab Times
Chapters
learning path
- Introduction to Valor NPI
- ODB++ Product Model
- Netlist Analysis
- BOM Management
- Product Modeling
- Engineering Rule File Models and Checklists
- Design Center
- Design for Fabrication, Microvia and Design for Assembly Analysis
- Valor NPI DFF
- Valor Library Management
- Panel Design and Array Analysis
- Virtual Documentation and Product Summary
- Output Automation
- CAM Compare (v10.0)
- Valor NPI for User VLAB 11.1
Valor NPI for Users (Legacy 10.0)
Learn to use Valor NPI to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis into your PCB design process.
Valor NPI, ODB++ and the NPI Process
Valor NPI for Users (Legacy 10.0) 15 Chapters
Learn to use Valor NPI to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis into your PCB design process.
1 Introduction to Valor NPI 13 Topics
- Valor NPI, ODB++ and the NPI Process
- Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Valor NPI
- How to Generate ODB++ in Xpedition
- How to Generate ODB++ in Cadence Allegro
- Lab: Introduction to Valor NPI
- Valor NPI Interface
- Lab: Introduction to Valor NPI
- Importing ODB++ Data Into Valor NPI
- Importing Gerber and NC Drill Data Into Valor NPI
- Importing EDA Data
- Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Valor NPI
- Lab: Introduction to Valor NPI
- Assessment: Introduction to Valor NPI
2 ODB++ Product Model 9 Topics
- ODB++ Product Model Matrix
- Fabrication Layers and Drill Information
- Knowledge Check 1: ODB++ Product Model
- Netlists, Component Placement Layers and Solder Paste Definition
- Embedded BOM
- Knowledge Check 2: ODB++ Product Model
- Lab: ODB++ Product Model
- Assessment: ODB++ Product Model
- Test learn.sw.siemens
3 Netlist Analysis 9 Topics
- Why is Netlist Analysis Important?
- Simplified Netlist Analyzer
- Advanced Netlist Analyzer
- Knowledge Check 1: Netlist Analysis
- Pinpoint vs Net Modes
- Netlist Analysis in MRA
- Knowledge Check 2: Netlist Analysis
- Lab: Netlist Analysis
- Assessment: Netlist Analysis
4 BOM Management 11 Topics
- BOM Management Flow and Valor Parts Library
- BOM Manager Interface
- Editing BOM Templates
- Knowledge Check 1: BOM Management
- Importing Base-Level & ODB++ BOM
- Validating BOM & VPL Content Creation Service
- Knowledge Check 2: BOM Management
- Assembly Merge
- Knowledge Check 3: BOM Management
- Lab: BOM Management
- Assessment: BOM Management
5 Product Modeling 9 Topics
- Product Modeling for DFM Analysis
- Product modeling Interface, Component Classification & Design Preparation Rule Sets
- Knowledge Check 1: Product Modeling
- Product Summary Setup
- Drill Tool Manager Setup
- Panel Library Setup
- Knowledge Check 2: Product Modeling
- Lab: Product Modeling
- Assessment: Product Modeling
6 Engineering Rule File Models and Checklists 10 Topics
- Engineering Rule File Models
- Knowledge Check 1: ERF Models and Checklists
- Checklists
- Knowledge Check 2: ERF Models and Checklists
- Lab: ERF and Checklists
- MRA Revolution - Part 1
- MRA Revolution - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 3: ERF Models and Checklists
- Lab: MRA Revolution
- Assessment: ERF Models and Checklists
7 Design Center 6 Topics
- Using Design Center
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Center
- Controlling and Configuring the Design Process Wizard
- Knowledge Check 2: Design Center
- Lab: Design Center
- Assessment: Design Center
8 Design for Fabrication, Microvia and Design for Assembly Analysis 12 Topics
- Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA)
- Knowledge Check 1: DFF, Microvia and DFA Analysis
- Design for Fabrication (DFF) Analysis
- Knowledge Check 2: DFF, Microvia and DFA Analysis
- Lab 1: Design for Fabrication, Microvia and Design for Assembly Analysis
- Microvia Analysis
- Knowledge Check 3: DFF, Microvia and DFA Analysis
- Lab 2: Design for Fabrication, Microvia and Design for Assembly Analysis
- Design for Assembly (DFA) Analysis
- Knowledge Check 4: DFF, Microvia and DFA Analysis
- Lab 3: Design for Fabrication, Microvia and Design for Assembly Analysis
- Assessment: DFF, Microvia and DFA Analysis
9 Valor NPI DFF 8 Topics
- Valor NPI DFF
- Knowledge Check 1: Valor NPI DFF
- DRC Vs DFF in Xpedition
- Xpedition Properties vs vNPI Attributes
- Review Hazards in Xpedition
- Knowledge Check 2: Valor NPI DFF
- Lab: Valor NPI DFF
- Assessment: Valor NPI DFF
10 Valor Library Management 6 Topics
- Valor Parts Library - Overview
- Knowledge Check 1: Valor Library Management
- VPL Driven Assembly Analysis
- Knowledge Check 2: Valor Library Management
- Lab: Valor Library Management
- Assessment: Valor Library Management
11 Panel Design and Array Analysis 10 Topics
- Introduction to Assembly & Fabrication Panel Designer
- Assembly Panel Designer
- Knowledge Check 1: Panel Design and Array Analysis
- Fabrication Panel Designer
- Rapid Product Modeler (RPM)
- Knowledge Check 2: Panel Design and Array Analysis
- Array Analysis
- Knowledge Check 3: Panel Design and Array Analysis
- Lab: Panel Design & Array Analysis
- Assessment: Panel Design and Array Analysis
12 Virtual Documentation and Product Summary 4 Topics
- Virtual Documentation and Product Summary
- Knowledge Check 1: Virtual Documentation and Product Summary
- Lab: Virtual Documentation and Product Summary
- Assessment: Virtual Documentation and Product Summary
13 Output Automation 8 Topics
- Master ODB++ Product Model Data
- Knowledge Check 1: Output Automation
- Generation of Final Manufacturing Data
- Knowledge Check 2: Output Automation
- Configuring Output Automation
- Knowledge Check 3: Output Automation
- Lab: Output Automation
- Assessment: Output Automation
14 CAM Compare (v10.0) 8 Topics
- CAM Compare - Part 1
- CAM Compare - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 1: CAM Compare
- ODB++ Viewer - Part 1
- ODB++ Viewer - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 2: CAM Compare
- Lab: CAM Compare & ODB++ Viewer
- Assessment: CAM Compare
15 Valor NPI for User VLAB 11.1 1 Topic
- Lab: Instructor-led training for Valor NPI for User
Chapters
learning path
- Overview and Highlights of Manufacturing Risk Analysis(MRA) Revolution
- Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Revolution - In Depth
- Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Functional Overview
- Fabrication Analysis Management Setup
- BOM Management and Assembly Merge
- Xpedition Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly
- CAM Compare
Adopting the Valor NPI MRA Revolution (11.x)
Learn the fundamentals of MRA Revolution setup and implementation with a view to fully adopting and integrating best practices and strategies for DFx management
Introduction to Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Tool - Part 1
Adopting the Valor NPI MRA Revolution (11.x) 8 Chapters
Learn the fundamentals of MRA Revolution setup and implementation with a view to fully adopting and integrating best practices and strategies for DFx management
1 Overview and Highlights of Manufacturing Risk Analysis(MRA) Revolution 9 Topics
- Introduction to Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Tool - Part 1
- Knowledge Check 1: Overview and Highlights of MRA Revolution
- Introduction to Manufacturing Risk Analysis(MRA) Tool - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 2: Overview and Highlights of MRA Revolution
- Overview of Analysis Definition Manager (ADM)
- Knowledge Check 3: Overview and Highlights of MRA Revolution
- BOM Validation & Material Management
- Knowledge Check 4: Overview and Highlights of MRA Revolution
- Assessment: Overview and Highlights of MRA Revolution
2 Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Revolution - In Depth 14 Topics
- What is MRA Revolution?
- Launching MRA and Setup
- MRA User Interface - 1
- MRA User Interface - 2
- MRA User Interface - 3
- Knowledge Check 1: Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Revolution - In Depth
- Product Model Matrix
- Running Netlist Analysis in MRA
- Knowledge Check 2: Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Revolution - In Depth
- Running MRA Revolution Analysis and Viewing Results
- Generating Reports from MRA Analysis
- Knowledge Check 3: Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Revolution - In Depth
- Lab: Manufacturing Risk Analysis Revolution - In Depth
- Assessment: Manufacturing Risk Analysis (MRA) Revolution - In Depth
3 Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Functional Overview 6 Topics
- Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) - Factors
- Knowledge Check 1: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Functional Overview
- Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) - Classifications
- Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) - Constraints
- Knowledge Check 2: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Functional Overview
- Assessment: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Functional Overview
4 Fabrication Analysis Management Setup 9 Topics
- Fabrication Analysis and Analysis Definition Manager
- Knowledge Check 1: Fabrication Analysis Management Setup
- Using Factors to Refine Fabrication Analysis
- Knowledge Check 2: Fabrication Analysis Management Setup
- Analysis Configuration Manager (ACM)
- Knowledge Check 3: Fabrication Analysis Management Setup
- Assigning Attributes
- Knowledge Check 4: Fabrication Analysis Management Setup
- Assessment: Fabrication Analysis Management Setup
5 BOM Management and Assembly Merge 16 Topics
- BOM Management Flow
- BOM Manager User Interface
- Importing BOM Using BOM Import Wizard
- Knowledge Check 1: BOM Management and Assembly Merge
- Importing BOM Using the BOM Template Editor
- BOM Template Editor Templates
- Importing Separate BOM and AML Files
- Knowledge Check 2: BOM Management and Assembly Merge
- Auto-Generated BOM - Xpedition Only
- VPL Parts Validation
- Knowledge Check 3:BOM Management and Assembly Merge
- Assembly Merge Basics
- Assembly Merge Function and Results
- Knowledge Check 4: BOM Management and Assembly Merge
- Lab: BOM Management and Assembly Merge
- Assessment: BOM Management and Assembly Merge
6 Xpedition Design for Manufacturing (DFM) 8 Topics
- Introduction to Xpedition DFM
- Xpedition DFM Options
- Knowledge Check 1: Xpedition Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- DFM Hazard Review Using Hazard Explorer
- DFM Hazard Data and VPL Package Display in Xpedition
- Knowledge Check 2: Xpedition Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Lab: Xpedition Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Assessment: Xpedition Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
7 Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly 8 Topics
- Overview of MRA Revolution and ADM for Assembly Analysis
- Knowledge Check 1: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly
- Soldering Validation
- Knowledge Check 2: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly
- Package Types
- Knowledge Check 3: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly
- Lab: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly
- Assessment: Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) Setup for Assembly
8 CAM Compare 8 Topics
- CAM Compare - Part 1
- CAM Compare - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 1: CAM Compare
- ODB++ Viewer - Part 1
- ODB++ Viewer - Part 2
- Knowledge Check 2: CAM Compare
- Lab: CAM Compare & ODB++ Viewer
- Assessment: CAM Compare
Chapters
learning path
- Valor NPI for New Users Learning Path Overview
- NPI Process
- Generate ODB from Xpedition
- Generating ODB from Cadence
- Engineering Toolkit
- Importing ODB and EDA Data
- ODB Product Model
- Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA)
- Netlist Analysis
- Parts Management
- BOM Management
- Assembly Merge
- MRA Revolution - Analysis Methodology
- Fabrication Analysis
- Assembly Analysis
- Analysis in MRA
- Xpedition DFM Add-in
- Valor Concurrent DFM (Cadence Allegro® DFM Add-in)
- Creating PDFs
- CAM Compare
- ODB++ Viewer
- Valor NPI for New Users Exam
Valor NPI for New Users
Learn the ODB++ data, using MRA, BOM Management, setting up and running DFM Analysis and other NPI tools to facilitate passing a PCB design to manufacturing.
Valor NPI for New Users 22 Chapters
Learn the ODB++ data, using MRA, BOM Management, setting up and running DFM Analysis and other NPI tools to facilitate passing a PCB design to manufacturing.
1 Valor NPI for New Users Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Valor NPI for New Users Learning Path Overview
2 NPI Process 2 Topics
- General overview of NPI process and ODB++
- Assessment: NPI Process
3 Generate ODB from Xpedition 7 Topics
- Overview of Translation to ODB++
- Options for Data Inclusion
- Generate ODB from Xpedition: Knowledge Check 1
- Data Quality
- Generate ODB from Xpedition: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Generate ODB from Xpedition
- Assessment: Generate ODB from Xpedition
4 Generating ODB from Cadence 5 Topics
- Exporting ODB++ Data from Cadence Allegro®
- Using Valor NPI Integration
- Additional Features
- Lab: Generating ODB from Cadence
- Assessment: Generating ODB from Cadence
5 Engineering Toolkit 7 Topics
- Launching the Engineering Toolkit (ETK)
- Engineering Toolkit: Knowledge Check 1
- ODB Navigation and Entity Management
- Configuration Parameters
- Engineering Toolkit: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Engineering Toolkit
- Assessment: Engineering Toolkit
6 Importing ODB and EDA Data 7 Topics
- Opening ODB++
- Importing ODB and EDA Data: Knowledge Check 1
- Importing EDA Data
- Other ODB++ Data Commands
- Importing ODB and EDA Data: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Importing ODB/EDA Data
- Assessment: Importing ODB and EDA Data
7 ODB Product Model 7 Topics
- Structure of ODB++
- Matrix Editing
- ODB Product Model: Knowledge Check 1
- Drill Tool Manager, Netlists and BOMs
- ODB Product Model: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: ODB Product Model
- Assessment: ODB Product Model
8 Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA) 13 Topics
- MRA Overview
- MRA Results Viewing
- Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA): Knowledge Check 1
- MRA Layer Display
- MRA Feature and Component Filters
- Feature Search
- Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA): Knowledge Check 2
- MRA Access to Major Modules
- MRA Drill Tool Management
- MRA Edit Components
- Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA): Knowledge Check 3
- Lab: Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA)
- Assessment: Manufacturing Risk Assessment Tool (MRA)
9 Netlist Analysis 9 Topics
- Valor Netlist Analysis
- Netlist Analysis in MRA
- Intentional Shorts in Netlist Analysis
- Netlist Analysis: Knowledge Check 1
- Using Netlist Analyzer in Simplified Mode
- Using Netlist Analyzer in Full Mode
- Netlist Analysis: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab 3: Netlist Analysis
- Assessment: Netlist Analysis
10 Parts Management 9 Topics
- VLM Overview
- Types of VPL Configuration
- Valor Library Manager (VLM) Overview
- Parts Management: Knowledge Check 1
- Valor Library Manager (VLM) Demonstration
- VPL Export and Import
- Parts Management: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Parts Management
- Assessment: Parts Management
11 BOM Management 13 Topics
- BOM Management Flow
- BOM Manager User Interface
- BOM Manager: Knowledge Check 1
- Importing BOM Using BOM Import Wizard
- Importing BOM Using BOM Template Editor
- BOM Template Editor Templates
- BOM Manager: Knowledge Check 2
- Importing Separate BOM and AML Files
- Auto Generate BOM from Xpedition
- VPL Part Validation
- BOM Manager: Knowledge Check 3
- Lab: BOM Management
- Assessment: BOM Management
12 Assembly Merge 8 Topics
- Assembly Merge Basics
- Assembly Merge Functions and Results
- Assembly Merge: Knowledge Check 1
- Using an Approved Manufacturing List in the VPL
- Runing One Step Assembly Merge
- Assembly Merge: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Assembly Merge
- Assessment: Assembly Merge
13 MRA Revolution - Analysis Methodology 5 Topics
- Overview of MRA Revolution
- MRA Revolution: Knowledge Check 1
- MRA Revolution Concepts
- MRA Revolution: Knowledge Check 2
- Assessment: MRA Revolution - Analysis Methodology
14 Fabrication Analysis 10 Topics
- Fabrication Analysis
- DFM in MRA
- Basic Excel Report in MRA
- Fabrication Analysis: Knowledge Check 1
- The Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) and Fabrication Analysis
- Fabrication Analysis: Knowledge Check 2
- Fabrication Analysis Constraint Groups
- Fabrication Analysis: Knowledge Check 3
- Lab: Fabrication Analysis
- Assessment: Fabrication Analysis
15 Assembly Analysis 11 Topics
- Assembly Analysis
- Assembly Analysis in MRA
- Basic Excel Report in MRA
- The Analysis Definition Manager (ADM) and Assembly Analysis
- Component Package Type and Assembly Analysis
- Package Type Constraints
- Assembly Analysis: Knowledge Check 1
- Soldering Validation
- Assembly Analysis: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Assembly Analysis
- Assessment: Assembly Analysis
16 Analysis in MRA 10 Topics
- Running Classification Sets
- Examining Analysis Results in MRA
- Result Examples
- Filters and Comments
- Analysis in MRA: Knowledge Check 1
- Reporting Results in MRA
- MRA Performance Report
- Analysis in MRA: Knowledge Check 2
- Lab: Analysis in MRA
- Assessment: Analysis in MRA
17 Xpedition DFM Add-in 6 Topics
- Introduction to Xpedition DFM Setup
- Xpedition DFM Options
- DFM Hazard Review Using Hazard Explorer
- DFM Hazard Data and VPL Package Display in Xpedition
- Lab: Xpedition DFM Add-in
- Assessment: Xpedition DFM Add-in
18 Valor Concurrent DFM (Cadence Allegro® DFM Add-in) 5 Topics
- Allegro Concurrent DFM Setup
- Concurrent DFM Process
- Reviewing DFM Constraint Violations
- Lab: Valor Concurrent DFM (Cadence Allegro® DFM Add-in)
- Assessment: Valor Concurrent DFM (Cadence Allegro® DFM Add-in)
19 Creating PDFs 6 Topics
- Overview of Creating PDFs
- PDF Document Structure
- Predefined Rules
- PDF User Rules
- Lab: Creating PDF
- Assessment: Creating PDFs
20 CAM Compare 5 Topics
- Purpose of CAM Compare
- CAM Compare to Gerber Design Files
- Comparing Product Model Versions
- Lab: CAM Compare
- Assessment: CAM Compare
21 ODB++ Viewer 5 Topics
- ODB++ Viewer
- ODB++ Viewer Action Functions
- ODB++ Viewer View Functions
- Lab: ODB++ Viewer
- Assessment: ODB++ Viewer
22 Valor NPI for New Users Exam 1 Topic
- Level 1 Exam - Valor NPI for New Users
On-Demand Training - Valor NPI
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- 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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