On-Demand Training - PADS Standard
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This learning path supports designers using the PADS Standard Layout tool in a Netlist flow. It focuses on all areas of PCB design using PADS Layout. Free On-Demand Training for PADS Customers. Enter discount code: PADSODT for free access to these PADS training libraries.
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Chapter
learning path
- Learning Center Overview and PADS Standard Curriculum
Learning Center Overview and PADS Standard 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 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 Curriculum 5 Topics
- Learning Center Overivew
- Video, Quiz, and Lab Times
- Circuit Design Engineer Curriculum Map
- Layout Engineer Curriculum Map
- Product Engineer Curriculum Map
Chapters
learning path
- PADS Schematic Capture Startup (Netlist)
- PADS Schematic Capture Settings and User Interface (Netlist)
- PADS Schematic Capture Library Management and Symbol Creation (Netlist)
- PADS Layout Library Management and Decal Creation (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
- PADS Layout - User Interface
- PCB Layout - Graphic Editing
- PADS Layout Design Integration
- PADS Layout Setup
- Setting Constraints in PADS Layout
- PCB Layout - Placement
- Planes and Copper
- PCB Layout - DRC and Reports
- PCB Layout - Design Output
- PADS Router - User Interface and Setting Constraints
- PADS Router - Routing
- PADS Layout: 3D Design
- PADS Layout: Assembly Variants
PADS Netlist Flow
Learning path discusses all aspects of the PADS Netlist flow design cycle, including: library creation, circuit design, and layout. Coming Soon: Simulation, 3D.
Understanding the Differences Between Netlist and Integrated Projects
PADS Netlist Flow 25 Chapters
Learning path discusses all aspects of the PADS Netlist flow design cycle, including: library creation, circuit design, and layout. Coming Soon: Simulation, 3D.
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 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
4 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
5 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)
6 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
7 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
8 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)
9 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)
10 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)
11 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
12 PADS Layout - User Interface 14 Topics
- PADS Layout User Interface - Invocation and Screen Layout
- PADS Layout User Interface - ToolBars, Navigator Output Window
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout - User Interface
- PADS Layout User Interface - Options
- PADS Layout User Interface - Display Colors
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Layout - User Interface
- PADS Layout User Interface - Navigation and Selection
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Status Window and Find
- Knowledge Check 3: PADS Layout - User Interface
- PADS Layout: User Interface - File Management Commands
- PADS Layout: User Interface - Export and Import
- Knowledge Check 4: PADS Layout - User Interface
- Lab: User Interface
- Assessment: PADS Layout - User Interface
13 PCB Layout - Graphic Editing 11 Topics
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting: Drafting Toolbar and Options
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting: Text and Labels
- Knowledge Check 1: PCB Layout - Graphic Editing
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting: The 2D Line Command
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting: Editing Draft Elements
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Combining and Library
- Knowledge Check 2: PCB Layout - Graphic Editing
- PADS Layout: 2D Drafting - Board Outlines and Keepouts
- Knowledge Check 3: PCB Layout - Graphic Editing
- Lab: Drafting
- Assessment: PCB Layout - Graphic Editing
14 PADS Layout Design Integration 5 Topics
- PADS Layout Netlist Topics: Netlist Input
- PADS Standard Plus Netlist: xDX Designer Netlist Input
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout - Design Integration
- Lab: Design Integration
- Assessment: PADS Layout - Design Integration
15 PADS Layout Setup 6 Topics
- Design Setup - Layer Stackup Command
- Design Setup - Setting Layer Types
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout Setup
- Design Setup - Defining Vias
- Lab: Design Setup
- Assessment: PADS Layout Setup
16 Setting Constraints in PADS Layout 8 Topics
- PADS Layout Netlist Topics - Design Rules Categories and Hierarchy
- PADS Layout Netlist Topics - Clearance Rules
- PADS Layout Netlist Topics - Routing and High Speed Rules
- Knowledge Check 1: Setting Constriaints in PADS Layout
- PADS Layout Netlist Topics - Conditional Rules and Differential Pairs
- Knowledge Check 2: Setting Constriaints in PADS Layout
- Lab: Setting Rules
- Assessment: Setting Constriaints in PADS Layout
17 PCB Layout - Placement 10 Topics
- Placement - Commands and Options
- Placement - Online DRC and Nudging
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout - Placement
- Placement - Manipulating Placement
- Placement - Component Properties
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Layout - Placement
- Placement - Group Placement Commands
- Knowledge Check 3: PADS Layout - Placement
- Lab: Placing Components
- Assessment: PADS Layout - Placement
18 Planes and Copper 12 Topics
- Copper Generation - Copper Concepts, Commands and Options
- Copper Generation - Adding Copper Objects
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout - Adding Copper
- Copper Generation - Adding Copper Pour Areas
- Copper Generation - Split/Mixed Planes
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Layout - Adding Copper
- Copper Generation - Splitting Planes
- Copper Generation - Pour and Plane Options
- Knowledge Check 3: PADS Layout - Adding Copper
- Lab: Adding Copper
- Auto Routing - The PADS Router Switch
- Assessment: Planes and Copper
19 PCB Layout - DRC and Reports 7 Topics
- Verification and Reports Using the Verify Command
- Verification and Reports Setting Up Verify Checks
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout - DRC and Reports
- Verification and Reports - PDF Output
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Layout - DRC and Reports
- Lab: Design Verification
- Assessment: PADS Layout - DRC and Reports
20 PCB Layout - Design Output 9 Topics
- Output - CAM
- Output - Adding Gerber Documents
- Knowledge Check 1: PADS Layout - Design Output
- Output - Gerber Document Types
- Output - NC Drill and FAB Documents
- Knowledge Check 2: PADS Layout - Design Output
- Output - Generating CAM Documents
- Lab: Design Output
- Assessment: PADS Layout - Design Output
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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 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
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