On-Demand Training - PADS Standard Plus
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Chapter
learning path
- Learning Center Overview and PADS Standard Plus Curriculum
Learning Center Overview and PADS Standard Plus Curriculum
Learn how to navigate the Mentor Learning Center and view a curriculum map for each user role.
Learning Center Overivew
Learning Center Overview and PADS Standard Plus Curriculum 1 Chapter
Learn how to navigate the Mentor Learning Center and view a curriculum map for each user role.
1 Learning Center Overview and PADS Standard Plus Curriculum 5 Topics
- Learning Center Overivew
- Video, Quiz, and Lab Times
- Circuit Design Engineer Curriculum Map
- Layout Engineer Curriculum Map
- Product Engineer Curriculum Map
Chapter
learning path
- Getting Started with PADS Standard Plus
Getting Started with PADS Standard Plus
This learning path will help you get started with PADS Standard Plus. It includes many select topics that cover different stages of PCB design creation process.
Getting Started with PADS Standard Plus 1 Chapter
This learning path will help you get started with PADS Standard Plus. It includes many select topics that cover different stages of PCB design creation process.
1 Getting Started with PADS Standard Plus 1 Topic
- Getting Started with PADS Standard Plus
Chapters
learning path
- PADS Layout Integrated Learning Path Overview
- User Interface
- Graphic Editing
- Design Integration
- Design Setup
- Constraints
- Placement
- Interactive Routing - Routing Concepts
- Route Editing
- Via Concepts
- Auto Routing Traces
- Adding Copper
- DRC and Reports
- ECO Mode
- Design Output
PADS Layout Integrated
This learning path teaches PADS Layout in an integrated flow with Designer. It will instruct on all areas of PCB design using PADS Layout.
PADS Layout User Interface: Invocation and Screen Layout
PADS Layout Integrated 15 Chapters
This learning path teaches PADS Layout in an integrated flow with Designer. It will instruct on all areas of PCB design using PADS Layout.
1 PADS Layout Integrated Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- PADS Layout Integrated Learning Path Overview
2 User Interface 14 Topics
- PADS Layout User Interface: Invocation and Screen Layout
- PADS Layout User Interface: ToolBars, Navigator and Output Window
- Knowledge Check 1: User Interface
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Options
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Display Colors
- Knowledge Check 2: User Interface
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Navigation and Selection
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Status Window and Find
- Knowledge Check 3: User Interface
- PADS Layout: User Interface - File Management Commands
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Export and Import
- Knowledge Check 4: User Interface
- Lab 1: User Interface
- Assessment: User Interface
3 Graphic Editing 15 Topics
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Drafting Toolbar and Options
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Text and Labels
- Knowledge Check 1: Graphic Editing
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - The 2D Line Command
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Editing Drafting Elements
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Combining and Library
- Knowledge Check 2: Graphic Editing
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Board Outlines and Keepouts
- Knowledge Check 3: Graphic Editing
- Lab 2: Graphic Editing
- PADS Layout: Dimensioning - Dimension Tool Bar and Options
- PADS Layout: Dimensioning - Adding Dimensions
- Lab 3: Dimensions
- Knowledge Check 4: Graphic Editing
- Assessment: Graphic Editing
4 Design Integration 6 Topics
- Design Input: Preparation in xDX Designer
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Integration
- Design Input: Forward Annotation to PADS Layout
- Knowledge Check 2: Design Integration
- Lab 5: Design Integration
- Assessment: Design Integration
5 Design Setup 8 Topics
- Design Input: Layer Stackup Command
- Design Setup: Setting Layer Types
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Setup
- Design Setup: Defining Vias
- Design Setup: Blind and Buried Via Definitions
- Knowledge Check 2: Design Setup
- Lab 6: Design Setup
- Assessment: Design Setup
6 Constraints 10 Topics
- Constraints: Introduction to Constraint Manager
- Constraints: Trace and Via Properties
- Knowledge Check 1: Constraints
- Constraints: Clearances
- Constraints: Net Rules
- Knowledge Check 2: Constraints
- Constraints: Rules for the PADS Router
- Knowledge Check 3: Constraints
- Lab 7: Constraints
- Assessment: Constraints
7 Placement 12 Topics
- Placement - Placement Commands and Options
- Placement - Online DRC and Nudging
- Knowledge Check 1: Placement
- Placement - Manipulating Placement
- Placement - Component Properties
- Knowledge Check 2: Placement
- Placement - Group Placement Commands
- Placement - Visual Aids and Cross Probing
- Placement - Placement ECO Commands
- Knowledge Check 3: Placement
- Lab 8: Placement
- Assessment: Placement
8 Interactive Routing - Routing Concepts 10 Topics
- Interactive Routing - Routing Concepts
- Knowledge Check 1: Interactive Routing
- Interactive Routing - Dynamic Route
- Interactive Routing - Add Route
- Knowledge Check 2: Interactive Routing
- Interactive Routing - Changing Routing Layers
- Interactive Routing: Routing Controls - Popup Menu
- Knowledge Check 3: Interactive Routing
- Lab 9: Interactive Routing
- Assessment: Interactive Routing
9 Route Editing 9 Topics
- Route Editing - Basic Editing Commands
- Route Editing - Route Editing Commands
- Knowledge Check 1: Route Editing
- Route Editing - Route Editing Operations
- Route Editing - Route Editing Aids
- Route Editing - Working with Virtual Pins
- Knowledge Check 2: Route Editing
- Lab 10: Route Editing
- Assessment: Route Editing
10 Via Concepts 7 Topics
- Via Concepts - Via Properties
- Via Concepts - Via in Pad and Blind and Buried Vias
- Knowledge Check 1: Via Concepts
- Via Concepts - Stitching Vias
- Knowledge Check 2: Via Concepts
- Lab 11: Via Concepts
- Assessment: Via Concepts
11 Auto Routing Traces 7 Topics
- Auto Routing - PADS Layout Auto Routing Commands
- Knowledge Check 1: Auto Routing Traces
- Auto Routing - Batch Routing Using the PADS Router
- Auto Routing - The PADS Router Switch
- Knowledge Check 2: Auto Routing Traces
- Lab 12: Auto Routing
- Assessment: Auto Routing Traces
12 Adding Copper 12 Topics
- Copper Generation - Copper Concepts, Commands and Options
- Copper Generation - Adding Copper Objects
- Knowledge Check 1: Adding Copper
- Copper Generation - Adding Copper Pour Areas
- Copper Generation - Split/Mixed Planes
- Knowledge Check 2: Adding Copper
- Copper Generation - Splitting Planes
- Copper Generation - Pour and Plane Options
- Copper Generation - CAM Planes
- Knowledge Check 3: Adding Copper
- Lab 13: Adding Copper
- Assessment: Adding Copper
13 DRC and Reports 8 Topics
- Verification and Reports - Using the Verify Command
- Verification and Reports - Setting Up Verify Checks
- Knowledge Check 1: DRC and Reports
- Verification and Reports - Reports and Scripts
- Verification and Reports - PDF Output
- Knowledge Check 2: DRC and Reports
- Lab 14: Design Rule Verification
- Assessment: DRC and Reports
14 ECO Mode 7 Topics
- Design Changes - ECO Mode
- Knowledge Check 1: ECO Mode
- Design Changes - ECO Commands
- Design Changes - Back Annotation
- Knowledge Check 2: ECO Mode
- Lab 15: ECO Mode
- Assessment: ECO Mode
15 Design Output 10 Topics
- Output - CAM
- Output - Adding Gerber Documents
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Output
- Output - Gerber Document Types
- Output - NC Drill and FAB Documents
- Knowledge Check 2: Design Output
- Output - Generating CAM Documents
- Output - Other Outputs
- Lab 16: Design Output
- Assessment: Design Output
Chapters
learning path
- PADS Layout Netlist Flow Learning Path Overview
- Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
- Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- Layout Netlist Flow - Design Integration
- Layout Netlist Flow - Design Setup
- Layout Netlist Flow - Constraints
- Layout Netlist Flow - Placement
- Layout Netlist Flow - Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts
- Layout Netlist Flow - Route Editing
- Layout Netlist Flow - Via Concepts
- Layout Netlist Flow - Auto Routing Traces
- Layout Netlist Flow - Adding Copper
- Layout Netlist Flow - DRC and Reports
- Layout Netlist Flow - ECO Mode
- Layout Netlist Flow - Design Output
- PADS Router - User Interface and Setting Constraints
- PADS Router - Routing
- PADS Layout: 3D Design
- PADS Layout: Assembly Variants
PADS Layout Netlist Flow
This learning path teaches PADS Layout in a netlist flow. It will instruct on all areas of PCB design using PADS Layout.
User Interface: Display Colors
PADS Layout Netlist Flow 19 Chapters
This learning path teaches PADS Layout in a netlist flow. It will instruct on all areas of PCB design using PADS Layout.
1 PADS Layout Netlist Flow Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- PADS Layout Netlist Flow Learning Path Overview
2 Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface 15 Topics
- Netlist vs Integrated Projects
- User Interface: Invocation and Screen Layout
- User Interface: Toolbars, Navigator and Output Window
- Knowledge Check 1: Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
- User Interface: Options
- User Interface: Display Colors
- Knowledge Check 2: Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
- User Interface: Navigation and Selection
- User Interface: Status Window and Find
- Knowledge Check 3: Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
- User Interface: File Management Commands
- User Interface: Export and Import
- Knowledge Check 4: Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
- Lab: Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
- Assessment: Layout Netlist Flow - User Interface
3 Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing 15 Topics
- 2D Drafting: Drafting Toolbar and Options
- 2D Drafting: Text and Labels
- Knowledge Check 1: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- 2D Drafting: The 2D Line Command
- 2D Drafting: Editing Drafting Elements
- 2D Drafting: Combining and Library
- Knowledge Check 2: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- 2D Board Outlines and Keepouts
- Knowledge Check 3: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- Lab 1: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- Dimension Tool Bar and Options
- Adding Dimensions
- Knowledge Check 4: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- Lab2: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
- Assessment: Layout Netlist Flow - Graphic Editing
4 Layout Netlist Flow - Design Integration 6 Topics
- PADS Layout: Netlist Input
- PADS Logic Input
- PADS Layout - Designer Netlist Input
- Knowledge Check 1: Layout Netlist Flow - Design Integration
- Lab: Layout Netlist Flow - Design Integration
- Assessment: Layout Netlist Flow - Design Integration
5 Layout Netlist Flow - Design Setup 8 Topics
- Design Input: Layer Stackup Command
- Design Setup: Setting Layer Types
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Setup
- Design Setup: Defining Vias
- Design Setup: Blind and Buried Vias Definitions
- Knowledge Check 2: Design Setup
- Lab: Design Setup
- Assessment: Design Setup
6 Layout Netlist Flow - Constraints 10 Topics
- Design Rules Categories and Hierarchy
- Clearance Rules
- Routing and High Speed Rules
- Knowledge Check 1: Layout Netlist Flow - Constraints
- Fanout and Pad Entry Rules
- Conditional Rules and Differential Pairs
- Electrical Net Rules
- Knowledge Check 2: Layout Netlist Flow - Constraints
- Lab: Layout Netlist Flow - Constraints
- Assessment: Layout Netlist Flow - Constraints
7 Layout Netlist Flow - Placement 12 Topics
- Placement: Placement Commands and Options
- Placement: Online DRC and Nudging
- Knowledge Check 1: Placement
- Placement: Manipulating Placement
- Placement: Component Properties
- Knowledge Check 2: Placement
- Placement: Group Placement Commands
- Placement: Visual Aids and Cross Probing
- Placement: Placement ECO Commands
- Knowledge Check 3: Placement
- Lab: Placement
- Assessment: Placement
8 Layout Netlist Flow - Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts 10 Topics
- Interactive Routing: Routing Concepts
- Knowledge Check 1: Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts
- Interactive Routing: Dynamic Route
- Interactive Routing: Add Route
- Knowledge Check 2: Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts
- Interactive Routing: Changing Routing Layers
- Interactive Routing: Routing Controls - Popup Menu
- Knowledge Check 3: Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts
- Lab: Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts
- Assessment: Interactive Routing – Routing Concepts
9 Layout Netlist Flow - Route Editing 8 Topics
- Route Editing: Basic Editing Commands
- Route Editing: Route Editing Commands
- Knowledge Check 1: Route Editing
- Route Editing: Route Editing Operations
- Route Editing: Route Editing Aids
- Knowledge Check 2: Route Editing
- Lab: Route Editing
- Assessment: Route Editing
10 Layout Netlist Flow - Via Concepts 7 Topics
- Via Concepts: Via Properties
- Via Concepts: Via in Pads and Blind and Buried Vias
- Knowledge Check 1: Via Concepts
- Via Concepts: Stitching Vias
- Knowledge Check 2: Via Concepts
- Lab: Via Concepts
- Assessment: Via Concepts
11 Layout Netlist Flow - Auto Routing Traces 7 Topics
- Auto Routing: PADS Layout Auto Routing Commands
- Knowledge Check 1: Auto Routing Traces
- Auto Routing: Batch Routing using the PADS Router
- Auto Routing: The PADS Router Switch
- Knowledge Check 2: Auto Routing Traces
- Lab: Auto Routing Traces
- Assessment: Auto Routing Traces
12 Layout Netlist Flow - Adding Copper 13 Topics
- Copper Generation: Copper Concepts, Commands and Options
- Copper Generation: Adding Copper Objects
- Knowledge Check 1: Adding Copper
- Copper Generation: Adding Copper Pour Areas
- Copper Generation: Split/Mixed Planes
- Knowledge Check 2: Adding Copper
- Copper Generation: Splitting Planes
- Copper Generation: Pour and Plane Options
- Copper Generation: CAM Planes
- Knowledge Check 3: Adding Copper
- Lab: Adding Copper
- Auto Routing - The PADS Router Switch
- Assessment: Adding Copper
13 Layout Netlist Flow - DRC and Reports 8 Topics
- Verification and Reports: Using the Verify Command
- Verification and Reports: Setting Up Verify Checks
- Knowledge Check 1: DRC and Reports
- Verification and Reports: Reports and Scripts
- Verification and Reports: PDF Output
- Knowledge Check 2: DRC and Reports
- Lab: DRC and Reports
- Assessment: DRC and Reports
14 Layout Netlist Flow - ECO Mode 8 Topics
- Design Changes: ECO Mode
- Design Changes: ECO Commands
- Knowledge Check 1: ECO Mode
- Design Changes: ECO Commands for PADS Logic
- Design Changes: Back Annotation
- Knowledge Check 2: ECO Mode
- Lab: ECO Mode
- Assessment: ECO Mode
15 Layout Netlist Flow - Design Output 10 Topics
- Output: CAM
- Output: Adding Gerber Documents
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Output
- Output: Gerber Document Types
- Output: NC Drill and FAB Documents
- Knowledge Check 2: Design Output
- Output: Generating CAM Documents
- Output: Other Outputs
- Lab: Design Output
- Assessment: Design Output
16 PADS Router - User Interface and Setting Constraints 11 Topics
- Launching PADS Router and the User Interface
- Toolbars in PADS Router
- Navigation Window
- Using the Spreadsheet
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Router - User Interface and Setting Constraints
- Using the Project Explorer
- Design Properties
- Trace and Via Properties
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Router - User Interface and Setting Constraints
- Lab: Router User Interface
- Assessment: PADS Router - User Interface and Setting Constraints
17 PADS Router - Routing 9 Topics
- Rescheduling Nets
- Interactive Routing
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Router - Routing
- Route Editing
- Selective Autorouting
- Batch Autorouting
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Router - Routing
- Lab: Autorouting
- Assessment: PADS Router - Routing
18 PADS Layout: 3D Design 10 Topics
- PADS 3D Design Interface
- Importing and Assigning a 3D Model
- Importing and Assigning a 3D Model in the Decal Editor
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout: 3D Design
- Importing a Mechanical Model
- Additional 3D Options
- Report and Export
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Layout: 3D Design
- Lab: 3D Design
- Assessment: PADS Layout: 3D Design
19 PADS Layout: Assembly Variants 6 Topics
- Creating an Assembly Variant in PADS Layout
- Modifying Assembly Variants
- Preview and Reports for the Assembly Variants
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout: Assembly Variants
- Lab: Assembly Variants
- Assessment: PADS Layout: Assembly Variants
Chapters
learning path
- PADS Schematic Capture Startup (Netlist)
- PADS Schematic Capture Settings and User Interface (Netlist)
- Placing Components in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
- Connectivity in PADS Schematic Capture
- Design Techniques in PADS Schematic Capture
- Hierarchy in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
- Design Reuse in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
- Verification in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
- Netlist, and Document the Design in PADS Schematic Capture
Schematic Entry in PADS Netlist Flow
Learning path discusses circuit design and how to use PADS Designer in a Netlist flow.
Understanding the Differences Between Netlist and Integrated Projects
Schematic Entry in PADS Netlist Flow 9 Chapters
Learning path discusses circuit design and how to use PADS Designer in a Netlist flow.
1 PADS Schematic Capture Startup (Netlist) 6 Topics
- Understanding the Differences Between Netlist and Integrated Projects
- Designer and the Design Process in PADS (Netlist)
- Launching Designer and the Design Process in PADS (Netlist)
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Schematic Capture Startup (Netlist)
- Lab: Getting Started with PADS Designer
- Assessment: PADS Schematic Capture Startup (Netlist)
2 PADS Schematic Capture Settings and User Interface (Netlist) 13 Topics
- Project Settings (Netlist)
- Designer Schematic Settings (Netlist)
- Setting Up Library Paths and Project Templates (Netlist)
- Designer Menu Configuration
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Schematic Capture Settings and User Interface
- Lab: Project Set Up and Management
- Objects and Properties
- Defining and Using Common Properties (Netlist)
- Using Pan and Zoom
- Selection Filters
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Schematic Capture Settings and User Interface
- Lab: User Interface
- Assessment: PADS Schematic Capture Settings and User Interface
3 Placing Components in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist) 6 Topics
- Placing Symbols from the Library (Netlist)
- Adding Parts from Databook Using Column Filtering
- Replacing Symbols (Netlist)
- Knowledge Check 1: Placing Components in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
- Lab: Placing Components
- Assessment: Placing Components in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
4 Connectivity in PADS Schematic Capture 9 Topics
- Adding Nets
- Naming Nets
- Knowledge Check 1: Connectivity in PADS Schematic Capture
- Adding Buses
- Connecting to a Bus
- Using Special Components
- Knowledge Check 2: Connectivity in PADS Schematic Capture
- Lab: Connectivity
- Assessment: Connectivity in PADS Schematic Capture
5 Design Techniques in PADS Schematic Capture 6 Topics
- Find and Replace Utility
- Reassignment of Nets
- Command Line Usage
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Techniques in PADS Schematic Capture
- Lab: Design Techniques
- Assessment: Design Techniques in PADS Schematic Capture
6 Hierarchy in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist) 10 Topics
- Navigating in a Hierarchical Design
- Working in a Bottom Up Flow
- Working in a Top Down Flow
- Knowledge Check 1: Hierarchy in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
- Creating Hierarchy From Existing Circuitry
- Using Hierarchical Blocks (Best Practices)
- Changing the Root Schematic
- Knowledge Check 2: Hierarchy in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
- Lab: Hierarchy
- Assessment: Hierarchy in PADS Schematic Capture (Netlist)
7 Design Reuse in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist) 6 Topics
- Reusing a Project
- Copying from an Existing Block
- Copying an Existing Block Using the Navigator
- Knowledge Check 1: Design Reuse in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
- Lab: Design Reuse
- Assessment: Design Reuse in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
8 Verification in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist) 8 Topics
- Checking the Database
- Databook Property Verification Methods
- Knowledge Check 1: Verification in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
- Using Graphical Rules Checker
- Using Verify (Design Rule Checker)
- Knowledge Check 2: Verification in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
- Lab: Verification
- Assessment: Verification in PADS Schematic Entry (Netlist)
9 Netlist, and Document the Design in PADS Schematic Capture 11 Topics
- PCB Interface
- Creating a Netlist and Forwarding to PADS Layout
- Forward and Back Annotation
- Knowledge Check 1: Netlist, and Document the Design in PADS Schematic Capture
- Lab: Netlist to Layout
- Part Lister
- Designer Cross Referencing
- PDF and Printing
- Knowledge Check 2: Netlist, and Document the Design in PADS Schematic Capture
- Lab: Schematic Documentation
- Assessment: Netlist, and Document the Design in PADS Schematic Capture
Chapters
learning path
- Introduction to PADS Library Tools (PADS Int)
- Creating and Editing Symbols (PADS Int)
- Creating and Editing Decals (PADS Int )
- Creating and Editing Parts (PADS Int)
- PADS Databook (PADS Int )
- Library Migration and Conversion (PADS Int)
- Common Library Issues (PADS Int)
Library Management in PADS Integrated Flow
Learn about PADS library structure and how to use PADS Library Tools to create and edit different library objects, migrate libraries and use PADS Databook.
Introduction to PADS Library Tools
Library Management in PADS Integrated Flow 7 Chapters
Learn about PADS library structure and how to use PADS Library Tools to create and edit different library objects, migrate libraries and use PADS Databook.
1 Introduction to PADS Library Tools (PADS Int) 7 Topics
- Introduction to PADS Library Tools
- Launching PADS Library Tools and the User Interface
- Library Partitions and Search Path Schemes
- Property Definition Editor
- Knowledge Check: Introduction to PADS Library Tools
- Lab: Introduction to PADS Library Tools
- Assessment : Introduction to PADS Library Tools (PADS Int)
2 Creating and Editing Symbols (PADS Int) 13 Topics
- Launching the Symbol Editor
- Symbol Creation using the Symbol Editor
- Additional Symbol Topics
- Symbol Editor Settings Part 1
- Symbol Editor Settings Part 2
- Knowledge Check 1: Creating and Editing Symbols
- Symbol Types
- Symbol Wizard
- Creating Fractured Symbols
- Special Symbols
- Knowledge Check 2: Creating and Editing Symbols
- Lab: Creating and Editing Library Symbols
- Assessment : Creating and Editing Symbols (PADS Int)
3 Creating and Editing Decals (PADS Int ) 7 Topics
- Introduction to the Decal Editor
- Creating a Decal Manually
- Creating SMD Pads and Unique Pin Shapes
- PADS Decal Wizard
- Knowledge Check: Creating and Editing Decals
- Lab: Creating PCB Decals
- Assessment : Creating and Editing Decals (PADS Int)
4 Creating and Editing Parts (PADS Int) 14 Topics
- Launching the Part Editor and Decal Assignment
- Assigning Part Symbols
- Knowledge Check 1: Library Management - Creating Parts
- Pin Definition and Part Attributes
- Hetero Symbols and Gated Parts - Part 1
- Knowledge Check 2: Library Management - Creating Parts
- Hetero Symbols and Gated Parts - Part 2
- Creating Connector Parts
- Knowledge Check 3: Library Management - Creating Parts
- Defining Swappable Gate Groups
- Multiple Symbols Part Definition
- Knowledge Check 4: Library Management - Creating Parts
- Lab: Creating Parts
- Assessment : Creating and Editing Parts
5 PADS Databook (PADS Int ) 5 Topics
- Introduction to PADS Databook
- Loading Library Partitions and Configuring a DBC
- Knowledge Check: PADS Databook
- Lab: Databook Setup and Configuration
- Assessment : PADS Databook
6 Library Migration and Conversion (PADS Int) 6 Topics
- Library Migration and Conversion - Integrated
- EDX Export and Import
- Library Services
- Knowledge Check: Library Migration and Conversion
- Lab: Library Migration and Conversion
- Assessment: Library Migration and Conversion
7 Common Library Issues (PADS Int) 4 Topics
- Packager Checks
- Preserving Packaging Information and Fixing Parts with Missing Gate Data
- Knowledge Check: Common Library Issues
- Assessment: Common Library Issues
Chapters
learning path
- Schematic Entry using PADS Designer Learning Path Overview
- PADS Designer User Interface
- Creating a Project in PADS Designer
- Adding Components in PADS Designer
- Adding Nets in PADS
- Packaging in PADS Designer
- Output Data in PADS Designer
- Data Management and Backup in PADS Designer
- Changing Settings in PADS Designer
- Working with Buses in PADS Designer
- Modifying Schematics in PADS Designer
- Design Hierarchy in PADS Designer
- Design Reuse in PADS Designer
- Checking the Design in PADS Designer
- Adding Constraints in PADS Designer
Schematic Entry in PADS Integrated Flow
Gain proficiency in project management, schematic capture, part selection using PADS DataBook, and prepare schematic for layout using PADS Designer.
Designer Graphical User Interface
Schematic Entry in PADS Integrated Flow 15 Chapters
Gain proficiency in project management, schematic capture, part selection using PADS DataBook, and prepare schematic for layout using PADS Designer.
1 Schematic Entry using PADS Designer Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 PADS Designer User Interface 7 Topics
- Designer Graphical User Interface
- Operating the GUI
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer User interface
- Lab 1: PADS Designer User Interface
- Customize Toolbars and Window Views
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer GUI Customization
- Assessment: PADS Designer User Interface
3 Creating a Project in PADS Designer 7 Topics
- Project Contents
- Create Project
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Create Project
- Managing Sheet Border Properties
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Create Project
- Lab 2: PADS Designer Create Project
- Assessment: Creating a Project in PADS Designer
4 Adding Components in PADS Designer 10 Topics
- Adding Components
- Adding Power Supply Symbols
- Using the My Parts Window
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Adding Components
- Lab 3: PADS Designer Add Components and Power Symbols
- Adding Sheets and Library Symbols
- Search, Filter and Place Components
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Adding Components
- Lab4: Add Sheets, Arrays and Filtering
- Assessment: Adding Components in PADS Designer
5 Adding Nets in PADS 10 Topics
- Adding and Naming Nets
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Add Nets
- Lab 5: PADS Designer Adding Nets
- Add Special Net Symbols
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Adding Nets
- Lab 6: PADS Designer Adding Special Components
- Multi-Net Connections and Coloring Nets
- Knowledge Check 3: PADS Designer Add Nets
- Lab 7: Using Multi-Net Connections and Coloring Nets
- Assessment: Adding Nets in PADS Designer
6 Packaging in PADS Designer 8 Topics
- Packaging the Design
- Packager Options
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Packager
- Lab 8: PADS Designer Packaging the Design
- Controlling Packager Assignments
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Packager
- Lab 9: PADS Designer Packager Options
- Assessment: Packaging in PADS Designer
7 Output Data in PADS Designer 6 Topics
- Adding Cross References
- Knowledge Check 1: Output Data in PADS Designer
- Generating Output Data
- Knowledge Check 2: Output Data in PADS Designer
- Lab 10: PADS Designer Creating Output Data
- Assessment: Output Data in PADS Designer
8 Data Management and Backup in PADS Designer 7 Topics
- Backup Strategies and Defaults
- Knowledge Check 1: Basic Backup Procedures in PADS Designer
- Creating Different Backups
- Manage Project Data
- Knowledge Check 2: Project Maintenance in PADS Designer
- Lab 11: PADS Designer Data Management and Backup
- Assessment: Data Management and Backup in PADS Designer
9 Changing Settings in PADS Designer 9 Topics
- Settings Overview
- Display Control
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Settings Overview
- Lab 12: PADS Designer Change Settings
- Designer Setup Files
- Advanced Settings
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Advanced Settings
- Lab 13: PADS Designer Define Settings
- Assessment: Changing Settings in PADS Designer
10 Working with Buses in PADS Designer 7 Topics
- Adding and Naming Buses
- Knowledge Check 1: Working with Buses in PADS Designer
- Lab 14: PADS Designer Creating Buses
- Managing Complex Bus Systems
- Knowledge Check 2: Complex Bus Definitions in PADS Designer
- Lab 15: PADS Designer Complex Bus Definitions
- Assessment: Working with Buses in PADS Designer
11 Modifying Schematics in PADS Designer 12 Topics
- Find and Replace
- Replace Components
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Replace Components
- Lab 16: PADS Designer Replace Components
- Renaming and Reassinging Net Names
- Modify Net Connections
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Modifying Schematics
- Lab 17: PADS Designer Modify Net Connections
- Update the Design
- Knowledge Check 3: PADS Designer Modifying Schematics
- Lab 18: PADS Designer Modifying Schematics
- Assessment: Modifying Schematics in PADS Designer
12 Design Hierarchy in PADS Designer 12 Topics
- Top - Down Creation
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Design Hierarchy
- Lab 19: PADS Designer Hierarchy - Top-Down Design
- Bottom-Up Creation
- Existing Circuit Creation
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Design Hierarchy
- Lab 20: PADS Designer Hierarchy - Bottom-Up Design
- Managing Connectivity Changes
- Managing Multiple Block Instances
- Knowledge Check 3: Design Hierarchy
- Lab 21: PADS Designer Hierarchy – Managing Connectivity Changes
- Assessment: Design Hierarchy in PADS Designer
13 Design Reuse in PADS Designer 7 Topics
- Copying Components and Circuits
- Knowledge Check 1: Components and Circuits
- Lab 22: PADS Designer Copying Components and Circuits
- Copying Sheets and Blocks
- Knowledge Check 2: Copy by Sheets and Blocks
- Lab 23: PADS Designer Copying by Sheets and Blocks
- Assessment: Design Reuse in PADS Designer
14 Checking the Design in PADS Designer 9 Topics
- Diagnostics Checks and Property Verification
- Graphical Rules Check and Design Rules Check
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Running Design Checks
- Lab 24: PADS Designer Running Design Checks
- Recommended Settings for GRC and Verify
- Additional Checks and Fixing Damaged Databases
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Additional Design Checks
- Lab 25: PADS Designer Additional Design Checks
- Assessment: Checking the Design in PADS Designer
15 Adding Constraints in PADS Designer 9 Topics
- Constraint Manager
- Creating Net Classes
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Designer Core Constraints Flow
- Defining Net Classes and Clearances
- High-speed Constraints
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Designer Assigning Constraints
- Lab 26: Adding Constraints
- Constraint Manager Quick Reference Sheet
- Assessment: Adding Constraints in PADS Designer
Chapters
learning path
- PADS Schematic Capture Library Management and Symbol Creation (Netlist)
- PADS Layout Library Management and Decal Creation (Netlist)
Library Management in PADS Netlist Flow
Learn about library creation and how to use Library Manager and build PCB decals in a Netlist flow
Pins on a Basic Symbol
Library Management in PADS Netlist Flow 2 Chapters
Learn about library creation and how to use Library Manager and build PCB decals in a Netlist flow
1 PADS Schematic Capture Library Management and Symbol Creation (Netlist) 7 Topics
- Starting a New Schematic Symbol
- Pins on a Basic Symbol
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Schematic Capture Library Management and Symbol Creation (Netlist)
- Symbol Properties for PADS Layout
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Schematic Capture Library Management and Symbol Creation (Netlist)
- Lab: Creating a Symbol
- Assessment: Library Management
2 PADS Layout Library Management and Decal Creation (Netlist) 9 Topics
- Using the Library Manager
- Building PCB Decals
- Knowledge Check 1: Layout Library Management and Decal Creation (Netlist)
- PADS Land Pattern Creator (Netlist)
- Part Editor
- Part Quest
- Knowledge Check 2: Layout Library Management and Decal Creation (Netlist)
- Lab: Creating Component Information
- Assessment: Library Management
On-Demand Training - PADS Standard Plus
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During your subscription period, you will automatically receive access to all new content added to the library, including training on new product releases and technology updates to maximize your proficiency.
On-Demand Training - PADS Standard Plus
- 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
Starting at
USD $480.00 / year
USD $480.00 / year