Optimizing DDR Constraints in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) 3  Chapters

Using the new 2409 software, learn advanced methods to constraint & route high-speed signals, reducing the time it takes to constraint route high-speed circuits

1 DDR Constraints Setup and Routing Topics Learning Path Overview 2409 1 Topic

1. Learning Path Overview

2 Constraint Management Setup (DDR) 2409 18 Topics

1. Understanding a DDR3 Circuit
2. Knowledge Check 1: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
3. Determining Impedance
4. Knowledge Check 2: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
5. Length and Delay Constraint Setup
6. Knowledge Check 3: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
7. Minimum, Maximum, and Match Length Constraints
8. Knowledge Check 4: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
9. Delay Formulas
10. Knowledge Check 5: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
11. Net Topologies
12. Knowledge Check 6: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
13. Differential Pair Constraints
14. Knowledge Check 7: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
15. Using Constraint Templates
16. Knowledge Check 8: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
17. Lab: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
18. Assessment: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)

3 Routing of Constrainted Nets (DDR) 2409 12 Topics

1. Target Length Dialog and Manual Tuning
2. Knowledge Check 1: Routing of Constrainted Nets (DDR)
3. Parallelism Rules
4. Knowledge Check 2: Routing of Constrainted Nets (DDR)
5. Crosstalk Rules
6. Knowledge Check 3: Routing of Constrainted Nets (DDR)
7. Resolving Parallelism and Crosstalk Hazards
8. Knowledge Check 4: Routing of Constrainted Nets (DDR)
9. Modifying Constraint Templates
10. Knowledge Check 5: Routing of Constrainted Nets (DDR)
11. Lab: Routing of Constrainted Nets
12. Assessment: Routing of Constrainted Nets

PCB Layout Advanced Topics (Modern UX) 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 (2409) 1 Topic

1. Learning Path Overview

2 Placement Techniques (2409) 4 Topics

1. Advanced Placement - Radial Placement
2. Copy Circuits Between Designs
3. Lab: Placement Techniques
4. Assessment: Placement Techniques

3 Add Via Operations (2409) 7 Topics

1. Add Vias - Array and Radial Methods
2. KC1: Add Via Operations
3. Add Vias - Shape and Contour Methods
4. KC2: Add Via Operations
5. Complex Vias
6. Lab: Add Via Operations
7. Assessment: Add Via Operations

4 Working with Planes (2409) 6 Topics

1. Plane Creation and Shorting of Nets
2. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Planes
3. Plane Settings and Via Stitching
4. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Planes
5. Lab: Working with Planes
6. Assessment: Working with Planes

5 Assisted Routing (2409) 6 Topics

1. Advanced Routing - Sketch and Hug Route
2. Knowledge Check 1: Assisted Routing
3. Advanced Routing - Fence Definitions and Routing
4. Knowledge Check 2: Assisted Routing
5. Lab: Assisted Routing
6. Assessment: Assisted Routing

6 Sketch Planner (2409) 14 Topics

1. Introduction to Sketch Planner
2. KC1: Sketch Planner
3. Drawing Sketch Plans
4. KC2: Sketch Planner
5. Routing Sketch Plans
6. KC3: Sketch Planner
7. Via Patterns and Unpacked Routing
8. KC4: Sketch Planner
9. Shielding Rules
10. KC5: Sketch Planner
11. Planning using the Sketch Planner
12. KC6: Sketch Planner
13. Lab: Sketch Planner
14. Assessment: Sketch Planner

7 Constraint Management Setup (DDR) (2409) 18 Topics

1. Understanding a DDR3 Circuit
2. KC1: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
3. Determining Impedance
4. KC2 : Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
5. Lengths Delay Constraint Setup
6. KC3: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
7. Minimum Maximum and Match Length Constraints
8. KC4: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
9. Delay Formulas
10. KC5: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
11. Net Topology
12. KC6: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
13. Differential Pair Constraints
14. KC7: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
15. Using Constraint Templates
16. KC8: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
17. Lab: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)
18. Assessment: Constraint Management Setup (DDR)

8 Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR) (2409) 12 Topics

1. Target Length Dialog and Manual Tuning
2. Knowledge Check 1: Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR)
3. Parallelism Rules
4. Knowledge Check 2: Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR)
5. Crosstalk Rules
6. Knowledge Check 3: Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR)
7. Resolving Parallelism And Crosstalk Hazards
8. Knowledge Check 4: Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR)
9. Modifying Constraint Templates
10. Knowledge Check 5: Routing of Constrained Nets (DDR)
11. Lab: Routing of Constrained Nets
12. Assessment: Routing of Constrained Nets

9 Specialized Processes (2409) 22 Topics

1. Running Scripts
2. KC1: Specialized Processes
3. Global Trace Width Changes Using Net Classes
4. KC2: Specialized Processes
5. Trace Centering Net
6. KC3: Specialized Processes
7. Auto Route Spread Pass
8. KC4: Specialized Processes
9. MicroVias Routing and Output
10. KC5: Specialized Processes
11. Multi Via Setup
12. KC6: Specialized Processes
13. Removal of Non-Functional Pads During Output
14. KC7: Specialized Processes
15. Using the Padstack Processor
16. KC8: Specialized Processes
17. Dynamic Pad Removal
18. KC9: Specialized Processes
19. Backdrill Setup
20. KC10: Specialized Processes
21. Lab: Specialized Processes
22. Assessment: Specialized Processes

10 PCB Layout Advanced Topics (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - PCB Layout Advanced Topics (Modern UX)

Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) 13  Chapters

Learn at your own pace using this course. Discover how to use Constraint Manager efficiently and effectively to define and refine design constraints for PCB.

1 Chapter 1 - Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface (2409) 14 Topics

1. Constraint Manager Overview
2. KC-1: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
3. Constraint Manager User Interface
4. KC-2: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
5. Adding Data and Comments
6. KC-3: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
7. Electrical Nets, Actuals, and Crossprobe
8. KC-4: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
9. Constraint Manager Data Change Control
10. KC-5: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
11. Constraint Manager Data Flow
12. KC-6: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
13. Lab: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface
14. Assessment: Constraint Manager Overview and User Interface

2 Chapter 2 - Net Classes and Trace and Via Properties (2409) 8 Topics

1. Trace and Via Properties
2. KC-1: Net Classes and Trace and Via Properties
3. Via Assignment and Display Patterns
4. KC-2: Net Classes and Trace and Via Properties
5. Net Classes and Assigned Nets
6. KC-3: Net Classes and Trace and Via Properties
7. Lab: Net Classes and Trace and Via Properties
8. Assessment: Net Classes and Trace and Via Properties

3 Chapter 3 - Clearance Rules (2409) 8 Topics

1. Clearance Rules
2. KC-1: Clearance Rules
3. Z-Axis Clearances
4. KC-2: Clearance Rules
5. Package Type and 3-D Clearances
6. KC-3: Clearance Rules
7. Lab: Clearance Rules
8. Assessment: Clearance Rules

4 Chapter 4 - Schemes (2409) 6 Topics

1. Constraint Manager Schemes
2. KC-1: Schemes
3. Rule Areas
4. KC-2: Schemes
5. Lab: Schemes
6. Assessment: Schemes

5 Chapter 5 - Constraint Classes and Net Properties (2409) 15 Topics

1. Constraint Classes
2. KC-1: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
3. Constraint Groups
4. KC-2: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
5. Net Properties
6. KC-3: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
7. Net Topologies
8. KC-4: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
9. Custom Ordered Nets
10. KC-5: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
11. Complex Nets
12. Power Nets and Electrical Nets
13. KC-6: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
14. Lab: Constraint Classes and Net Properties
15. Assessment: Constraint Classes and Net Properties

6 Chapter 6 - Differential Pairs (2409) 8 Topics

1. Creating Differential Pairs
2. KC-1: Differential Pairs
3. Differential Pair Constraints
4. KC-2: Differential Pairs
5. Phase Tolerance
6. KC-3: Differential Pairs
7. Lab: Differential Pairs
8. Assessment: Differential Pairs

7 Chapter 7 - Constraint Templates (2409) 6 Topics

1. Using Constraint Templates
2. KC-1: Constraint Templates
3. Sharing Constraint Templates
4. KC-2: Constraint Templates
5. Lab: Constraint Templates
6. Assessment: Constraint Templates

8 Chapter 8 - Length and Delay Constraints (2409) 7 Topics

1. Lengths Delay Constraint Setup
2. KC-1: Length and Delay Constraints
3. Minimum, Maximum, and Match Length
4. Delay Formulas
5. KC-2: Length and Delay Constraints
6. Lab: Length and Delay Constraints
7. Assessment: Length and Delay Constraints

9 Chapter 9 - Parallelism and Crosstalk (2409) 8 Topics

1. Parallelism Rules
2. KC-1: Parallelism and Crosstalk
3. Crosstalk Rules
4. KC-2: Parallelism and Crosstalk
5. Resolving Parallelism and Crosstalk Hazards
6. KC-3: Parallelism and Crosstalk
7. Lab: Parallelism and Crosstalk
8. Assessment: Parallelism and Crosstalk

10 Chapter 10 - Constraint Editor (2409) 4 Topics

1. Using Constraint Editor
2. KC-1: Constraint Editor
3. Lab: Constraint Editor
4. Assessment: Constraint Editor

11 Chapter 11 - Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup (2409) 11 Topics

1. Introduction to Electrical Constraints
2. KC-1: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
3. Electrical Constraints Definition
4. KC-2: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
5. Simulation Setup
6. KC-3: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
7. Simulation Models
8. KC-4: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
9. Exporting Nets to Hyperlynx
10. KC-5: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup
11. Assessment: Electrical Constraints and Simulation Setup

12 Chapter 12- Managing Constraints, Settings, and Utilities (2409) 6 Topics

1. Managing Constraints
2. KC-1: Managing Constraints, Settings, and Utilities
3. Constraint Manager Settings
4. Project Backup and Diagnostic Utilities
5. KC-2: Managing Constraints, Settings, and Utilities
6. Assessment: Managing Constraints, Settings and Utilities

13 Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX)

PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) 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 (2409) 1 Topic

1. PCB Layout using Xpedition Learning Path Overview

2 Next Generation PCB Overview (2409) 15 Topics

1. Next Generation PCB Overview
2. Global Bar Sliding Panel
3. Using Search to find Commands and Settings
4. Knowledge Check 1: Next Generation PCB Overview (2409)
5. Top Bar Command Access
6. Bottom Bar Command Access
7. Dynamic Bar Command Access
8. Knowledge Check 2: Next Generation PCB Overview (2409)
9. Settings Customization
10. Predictive Commands
11. Application Launcher
12. Home Page
13. Knowledge Check 3: Next Generation PCB Overview (2409)
14. Lab: Using the PCB Editor
15. Assessment: Next Generation PCB Overview

3 Display Control (2409) 6 Topics

1.  Introduction to Display Control
2. Knowledge Check 1: Display Control (2409)
3.  Display Control - Tabs and Switches
4. Knowledge Check 2: Display Control (2409)
5. Lab: Display Control
6. Assessment: Display Control (2409)

4 Setting Up for Layout (2409) 12 Topics

1.  Creating a PCB Job
2. Setup Board Parameters
3. Setup Board Planes
4. Knowledge Check 1: Setting Up for Layout (2409)
5. Via Definitions
6. Layer Stackup Definition
7. Knowledge Check 2: Setting Up for Layout (2409)
8.  Editor Control - Setup for Layout
9.  Backup and Restore
10. Knowledge Check 3: Setting Up for Layout (2409)
11.  Lab: Setting Up for Layout
12. Assessment: Setting Up for Layout (2409)

5 Creating Board Geometries (2409) 13 Topics

1.  Draw Mode Basics
2.  Composing Polygons
3.  Board Outline
4. Knowledge Check 1: Creating Board Geometries (2409)
5.  Lab: Creating Board Geometries
6.  IDF Import
7.  DXF Import
8. Knowledge Check 2: Creating Board Geometries (2409)
9. Placing Holes, Fiducials and Origins
10. Placing Obstructs
11. Knowledge Check 3: Creating Board Geometries (2409)
12.  Lab: Creating Board Geometries From DXF & IDF, and Placement Obstructs
13. Assessment: Creating Board Geometries (2409)

6 Project Synchronization and Placement (2409) 14 Topics

1.  Setting Constraints for Part Placement
2. Planning placement
3. Interactive Placement
4. Knowledge Check 1: Project Synchronization and Placement (2409)
5. Lab: Settings & Basic Placement
6. Creating Placing Groups
7. Lab: Planning Groups
8.  Placement Manipulation - Circuit Move and Copy
9. Knowledge Check 2: Project Synchronization and Placement (2409)
10.  Spread and Align
11. Lab: Part Manipulation
12. Project Synchronization
13. Knowledge Check 3: Project Synchronization and Placement (2409)
14. Assessment: Project Synchronization and Placement (2409)

7 Verifying the Layout (2409) 8 Topics

1. DRC Introduction
2. DRC Configuration
3. Knowledge Check 1: Verifying the Layout (2409)
4.  Review DRC Hazards
5. Other Checks
6. Knowledge Check 2: Verifying the Layout (2409)
7. Lab: Verifying the Layout
8. Assessment; Verifying the Layout (2409)

8 Setting Up Routing Constraints (2409) 9 Topics

1. Constraint Manager
2. Constraint Manager - Net Classes
3. Knowledge Check 1: Setting Up Routing Constraints (2409)
4. Constraint Manager - Schemes and Topologies
5. Constraint Manager - Differential Pairs and Timing Properties
6. Constraint Editor
7. Knowledge Check 2: Setting Up Routing Constraints (2409)
8. Lab: Setting Up Routing Constraints
9. Assessment: Setting Up Routing Constraints

9 Interactive Routing (2409) 14 Topics

1. Routing Overview
2. Editor Control
3. Net Explorer
4. Net Explorer
5. Knowledge Check 1: Interactive Routing (2409)
6. Interactive Routing Part 1
7. Interactive Routing Part 2
8. Knowledge Check 2: Interactive Routing (2409)
9. Auto Trace Spread Net Short
10. Lab: Interactive Routing
11. Tuning
12. Knowledge Check 3: Interactive Routing (2409)
13. Lab: Tuning
14.  Assessment: Introduction to Interactive Routing

10 Auto Active Routing (2409) 8 Topics

1.  Semi AutoActive Routing
2.  Introduction to Sketch Router
3. Knowledge Check 1: Auto Active Routing (2409)
4.  Sketch Routing Part 2 and Hug Router
5. Sketch Planner
6. Knowledge Check 2: Auto Active Routing (2409)
7. Lab: Auto Active Routing
8. Assessment: Auto Active Routing

11 AutoRouting Traces (2409) 7 Topics

1.  AutoRouting Introduction
2.  AutoRouting Setup
3. Knowledge Check 1: AutoRouting Traces (2409)
4. Controlling AutoRouting
5. Knowledge Check 2: AutoRouting Traces (2409)
6. Lab: AutoRouting Traces
7.  Assessment: AutoRouting Traces

12 Test Points (2409) 7 Topics

1.  In Circuit Test Points
2. Assigning Test Points
3. Knowledge Check 1: Test Points (2409)
4. Checking Test Points
5. Knowledge Check 2: Test Points (2409)
6. Lab: Test Points
7. Assessment: Test Points

13 Generating Planes (2409) 12 Topics

1. Planes Introduction
2. Plane Shapes
3. Lab: Defining Planes
4. Plane Data
5. Knowledge Check 1: Generating Planes (2409)
6. Plane Classes
7. Plane Vias
8. Negative Planes
9. Verify Plane Data
10. Knowledge Check 2: Generating Planes (2409)
11. Lab: Editing Planes
12.  Assessment: Generating Planes

14 Creating Silkscreens (2409) 6 Topics

1. Silkscreen Editing
2. Knowledge Check 1: Creating Silkscreens (2409)
3. Silkscreen Generator
4. Knowledge Check 2: Creating Silkscreens (2409)
5. Lab: Creating Silkscreens
6. Assessment: Creating Silkscreens

15 Gerber and Drill Data (2409) 7 Topics

1. Gerber Outputs
2. Knowledge Check 1: Gerber and Drill Data (2409)
3. NC Drill Outputs
4. ODB++ and General Interfaces Outputs
5. Knowledge Check 2: Gerber and Drill Data (2409)
6. Lab: Gerber and Drill Data
7. Assessment: Gerber and Drill Data

16 Dimensions and Documentation (2409) 7 Topics

1. Dimensioning
2. Placing and Editing Dimensions
3. Knowledge Check 1: Dimensions and Documentation (2409)
4. DXF Output
5. Knowledge Check 2: Dimensions and Documentation (2409)
6. Lab: Dimensions and Documentation
7. Assessment: Dimensions and Documentation

17 PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX)

Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) 16  Chapters

Gain proficiency in project management, schematic capture, part selection using xDX DataBook, and prepare schematic for layout using Xpedition Designer.

1 Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

1. Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow Learning Path Overview

2 Xpedition Designer User Interface 8 Topics

1. Designer Graphical User Interface
2. Operating the GUI
3. Knowledge Check 1: Xpedition Designer User Interface
4. Lab 1: User Interface
5. Customize Skins and Window Views
6. Working with Layers
7. Knowledge Check 2: Xpedition Designer User Interface
8. Assessment: Xpedition Designer User Interface

3 Creating a Project in Xpedition Designer 7 Topics

1. Project Contents
2. Create Project
3. Knowledge Check 1: Creating a Project in Xpedition Designer
4. Managing Sheet Border Properties
5. Knowledge Check 2: Creating a Project in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab 2: Creating Projects
7. Assessment: Creating a Project in Xpedition Designer

4 Adding Components in Xpedition Designer 12 Topics

1. Adding Components Using Databook
2. Adding Components Using Project Explorer
3. Knowledge Check 1: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer
4. Adding Power Supply Symbols
5. Using the My Parts Window
6. Knowledge Check 2: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab 3: Adding Components
8. Adding Sheets and Library Symbols
9. Search, Filter and Place Components
10. Knowledge Check 3: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer
11. Lab 4: Adding Sheets, Components and Symbols
12. Assessment: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer

5 Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer 10 Topics

1. Adding and Naming Nets
2. Knowledge Check 1: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab 5: Adding Nets
4. Add Special Net Symbols
5. Knowledge Check 2: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab 6: Adding Special Components
7. Multi-Net Connections and Coloring Nets
8. Knowledge Check 3: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer
9. Lab 7: Using Multi-Net Connections and Color Nets
10. Assessment: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer

6 Packaging in Xpedition Designer 9 Topics

1. Packaging the Design
2. Packager Options
3. Knowledge Check 1: Packaging in Xpedition Designer
4. Lab 8: Packaging the Design
5. Assign Reference Designators
6. Controlling Packager Assignments
7. Knowledge Check 2: Packaging in Xpedition Designer
8. Lab 9: Packager Options
9. Assessment: Packaging in Xpedition Designer

7 Output Data in Xpedition Designer 6 Topics

1. Adding Crossreferences
2. Knowledge Check 1: Output Data in Xpedition Designer
3. Generating Output Data
4. Knowledge Check 2: Output Data in Xpedition Designer
5. Lab 10: Creating Output Data
6. Assessment: Output Data in Xpedition Designer

8 Data Management and Backup in Xpedition Designer 6 Topics

1. Backup Stategies and Defaults
2. Knowledge Check 1: Data Management and Backup in Xpedition Designer
3. Creating Different Backups
4. Knowledge Check 2: Data Management and Backup in Xpedition Designer
5. Lab 11: Data Management and Backup
6. Assessment: Data Management and Backup in Xpedition Designer

9 Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer 8 Topics

1. Settings Overview
2. Display Control
3. Knowledge Check 1: Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer
4. Lab 12: Changing Settings
5. Advanced Settings
6. Knowledge Check 2: Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab 13: Setup Settings
8. Assessment: Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer

10 Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer 7 Topics

1. Adding and Naming Buses
2. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab 14: Creating Buses
4. Managing Complex Bus Systems
5. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab 15: Complex Bus Definitions
7. Assessment: Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer

11 Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer 11 Topics

1. Find and Replace Text
2. Replace Components
3. Lab 16: Replacing Components
4. Renaming and Reassiging Net Names
5. Modify Net Connections
6. Knowledge Check 1: Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab 17: Modifing Net Connections
8. Update the Design
9. Knowledge Check 2: Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer
10. Lab 18: Modifying Design Structure
11. Assessment: Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer

12 Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer 12 Topics

1. Top - Down Creation
2. Knowledge Check 1: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab 19: Hierarchy Top-Down Design
4. Bottom - Up Creation
5. Existing Circuit Creation
6. Knowledge Check 2: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab 20: Hierarchy Bottom-Up Design
8. Managing Connectivity Changes
9. Managing Multiple Block Instances
10. Knowledge Check 3: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer
11. Lab 21: Hierarchy Managing Connectivity Changes
12. Assessment: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer

13 Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer 9 Topics

1. Copying Components and Circuits
2. Knowledge Check 1: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab 22: Coping Components and Circuits
4. Copying Sheets and Blocks
5. Knowledge Check 2: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab 23: Coping by Sheets and Blocks
7. Managed Blocks
8. Knowledge Check 3: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer
9. Assessment: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer

14 Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer 8 Topics

1. Diagnostics Checks and Property Verification
2. Graphical Rules Check and Design Rules Check
3. Knowledge Check 1: Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer
4. Lab 24: Running Design Checks
5. Additional Checks and Fixing Damaged Databases
6. Knowledge Check 2: Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab 25: Additional Design Checks
8. Assessment: Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer

15 Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer 8 Topics

1. Constraint Manager and Constraint Editor
2. Creating Net Classes
3. Knowledge Check 1: Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer
4. Defining Netclasses and Clearances
5. Highspeed Constraints
6. Knowledge Check 2: Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab 26: Adding Constraints
8. Assessment: Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer

16 Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow(Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow(Modern UX)

EDM Design (Modern UX) 6  Chapters

This class covers how to use EDM Design Cockpit and web-based Collaboration capabilities from a designer’s perspective as well as how to configure the system.

1 EDM Design Learning Path Overview (2409) 1 Topic

1. EDM Design Learning Path Overview

2 EDM Overview (EDM Library & Design share) (2409) 5 Topics

1. EDM Overview
2. Knowledge Check 1: EDM Overview
3. EDX & PartQuest
4. Knowledge Check 2: EDM Overview
5. Assessment: EDM Overview

3 EDM Design Cockpit Interface (2409) 6 Topics

1. Creating EDM Design Projects
2. Knowledge Check 1: EDM Design Cockpit Interface
3. Setting Share Permissions
4. Knowledge Check 2: EDM Design Cockpit Interface
5. Lab: EDM Design Cockpit Interface
6. Assessment: EDM Design Cockpit Interface

4 Using Xpedition with EDM Design (2409) 13 Topics

1. EDM Design Data Checkin and Checkout
2. Working With Schematics
3. Working With Layouts
4. EDM Embedded Client
5. Managing Outputs
6. Knowledge Check 1: Using Xpedition with EDM Design
7. Working with Drawings and Panels
8. Importing Designs
9. Exporting Files
10. Remote Development Flow
11. Knowledge Check 2: Using Xpedition with EDM Design
12. Lab: Using Xpedition with EDM Design
13. Assessment: Using Xpedition with EDM Design

5 Baseline & Release (2409) 8 Topics

1. Managing Baselines
2. Release and ECO
3. Knowledge Check 1: Baselines and Release
4. Using EDX
5. Approving Project Data
6. Knowledge Check 2: Baselines and Release
7. Lab: Baseline & Release
8. Assessment: Baselines and Release

6 Collaborate (2409) 14 Topics

1. Collaborate Overview
2. EDM Design Collaborate Gadget
3. Knowledge Check 1: Collaborate
4. EDM Collaborate Viewer
5. Notes and Markups
6. Measure in EDM Collaborate
7. Knowledge Check 2: Collaborate
8. Comparing Design Versions
9. Comparing Different Designs
10. EDM Collaborate Data View
11. Generate Reports in EDM Collaborate
12. Knowledge Check 3: Collaborate
13. Lab: Collaborate
14. Assessment: Collaborate

Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX) 16  Chapters

Gain proficiency in project management, schematic capture, part selection using DataBook, and prepare schematic for layout using Xpedition Designer within EDM.

1 Schematic Entry in the Xpedition with EDM Flow Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

1. Schematic Entry in the Xpedition with EDM Flow Learning Path Overview

2 EDM Overview 4 Topics

1. EDM Overview
2. EDX & PartQuest
3. Lab: EDM Overview
4. Assessment: EDM Overview

3 Creating an EDM Project and Schematic 4 Topics

1. Creating EDM Design Projects
2. Working With Schematics
3. Lab: Creating an EDM Project and Schematic
4. Assessment: Creating an EDM Project and Schematic

4 Xpedition Designer User Interface 8 Topics

1. Designer Graphical User Interface
2. Operating the GUI
3. Knowledge Check 1: Xpedition Designer User Interface
4. Lab: User Interface
5. Customize Skins and Window Views
6. Working with Layers
7. Knowledge Check 2: Xpedition Designer User Interface
8. Assessment: Xpedition Designer User Interface

5 Adding Components in Xpedition Designer with EDM 12 Topics

1. Adding Components Using Databook
2. Adding Components Using Project Explorer
3. Knowledge Check 1: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer
4. Adding Power Supply Symbols
5. Using the My Parts Window
6. Knowledge Check 2: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab: Adding Components
8. Adding Sheets and Library Symbols
9. Search, Filter and Place Components
10. Knowledge Check 3: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer
11. Lab: Adding Sheets, Components and Symbols
12. Assessment: Adding Components in Xpedition Designer

6 Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer with EDM 10 Topics

1. Adding and Naming Nets
2. Knowledge Check 1: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab: Adding Nets
4. Add Special Net Symbols
5. Knowledge Check 2: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab: Adding Special Components
7. Multi-Net Connections and Coloring Nets
8. Knowledge Check 3: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer
9. Lab: Using Multi-Net Connections and Color Nets
10. Assessment: Adding Nets in Xpedition Designer

7 Packaging in Xpedition Designer with EDM 9 Topics

1. Packaging the Design
2. Packager Options
3. Knowledge Check 1: Packaging in Xpedition Designer
4. Lab: Packaging the Design
5. Assign Reference Designators
6. Controlling Packager Assignments
7. Knowledge Check 2: Packaging in Xpedition Designer
8. Lab: Packager Options
9. Assessment: Packaging in Xpedition Designer

8 Output Data in Xpedition Designer with EDM 6 Topics

1. Adding Crossreferences
2. Knowledge Check 1: Output Data in Xpedition Designer
3. Generating Output Data
4. Knowledge Check 2: Output Data in Xpedition Designer
5. Lab: Creating Output Data
6. Assessment: Output Data in Xpedition Designer

9 Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer with EDM 8 Topics

1. Settings Overview
2. Display Control
3. Knowledge Check 1: Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer
4. Lab: Changing Settings
5. Advanced Settings
6. Knowledge Check 2: Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab: Setup Settings
8. Assessment: Changing Settings in Xpedition Designer

10 Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer with EDM 7 Topics

1. Adding and Naming Buses
2. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab: Creating Buses
4. Managing Complex Bus Systems
5. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab: Complex Bus Definitions
7. Assessment: Working with Buses in Xpedition Designer

11 Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer with EDM 11 Topics

1. Find and Replace Text
2. Replace Components
3. Lab: Replacing Components
4. Renaming and Reassiging Net Names
5. Modify Net Connections
6. Knowledge Check 1: Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab: Modifing Net Connections
8. Update the Design
9. Knowledge Check 2: Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer
10. Lab: Modifying Design Structure
11. Assessment: Modifying Schematics in Xpedition Designer

12 Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer with EDM 12 Topics

1. Top - Down Creation
2. Knowledge Check 1: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab: Hierarchy Top-Down Design
4. Bottom - Up Creation
5. Existing Circuit Creation
6. Knowledge Check 2: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab: Hierarchy Bottom-Up Design
8. Managing Connectivity Changes
9. Managing Multiple Block Instances
10. Knowledge Check 3: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer
11. Lab: Hierarchy Managing Connectivity Changes
12. Assessment: Design Hierarchy in Xpedition Designer

13 Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer with EDM 9 Topics

1. Copying Components and Circuits
2. Knowledge Check 1: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer
3. Lab: Coping Components and Circuits
4. Copying Sheets and Blocks
5. Knowledge Check 2: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer
6. Lab: Coping by Sheets and Blocks
7. Managed Blocks
8. Knowledge Check 3: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer
9. Assessment: Design Reuse in Xpedition Designer

14 Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer with EDM 8 Topics

1. Diagnostics Checks and Property Verification
2. Graphical Rules Check and Design Rules Check
3. Knowledge Check 1: Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer
4. Lab: Running Design Checks
5. Additional Checks and Fixing Damaged Databases
6. Knowledge Check 2: Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab: Additional Design Checks
8. Assessment: Checking the Design in Xpedition Designer

15 Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer with EDM 8 Topics

1. Constraint Manager and Constraint Editor
2. Creating Net Classes
3. Knowledge Check 1: Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer
4. Defining Netclasses and Clearances
5. Highspeed Constraints
6. Knowledge Check 2: Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer
7. Lab: Adding Constraints
8. Assessment: Adding Constraints in Xpedition Designer

16 Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX)

Optimizing DDR Constraints in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 25-question exam to show basic knowledge of DDR routing and Constraint Manager.

1 Optimizing DDR Constraints in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Optimizing DDR Constraints in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX)

PCB Layout Advanced Topics (Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Badge earners passed a 50-question exam demonstrating advanced knowledge of PCB design, including high-speed routing and methodologies in Siemens EDA Xpedition.

1 PCB Layout Advanced Topics (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - PCB Layout Advanced Topics (Modern UX)

Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 50-question exam to show basic knowledge of Constraints Management in the Xpedition Flow.

1 Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Constraint Management in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX)

PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 50-question exam to show advanced knowledge of the workflow and methods of laying out a PCB design.

1 PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - PCB Layout in the Xpedition Flow (Modern UX)

Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow(Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 50-question exam to show basic knowledge of Schematic Entry using Xpedition.

1 Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow(Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow(Modern UX)

3D Layout in the Xpedition Flow Exam 1  Chapter

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 50-question exam to show basic knowledge of 3D Layout in the Xpedition Flow.

1 3D Layout in the Xpedition Flow Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - 3D Layout in the Xpedition Flow

Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Complete the 50-question exam to show basic knowledge of Schematic Entry using Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX).

1 Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Schematic Entry in the Xpedition Flow with EDM (Modern UX)

Update Training: Introduction to Next Generation PCB Design (Modern UX) 4  Chapters

This learning path will introduce users to the new generation user interface.

1 Introduction to Next Generation PCB Design Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

1. Learning Path Overview

2 Chapter 1: The Modern Interface 19 Topics

1. Overview
2. Global Bar Sliding Panel
3. Search
4. Top Bar
5. Bottom Bar
6. Dynamic Bar
7. Knowledge Check 1
8. Settings Customization
9. Application Launcher
10. Home Page
11. Advanced Settings and Customization
12. Knowledge Check 2
13. Lab1: Tool Bars
14. Predictive Command
15. Advanced Predictive Command
16. Lab 2: Predictive Command
17. Command Links
18. Lab 3: Command Links
19. Knowledge Check 3

3 Chapter 2: Product-Level Feature Enhancements 6 Topics

1. Feature Review - Xpedition
2. Knowledge Check 1
3. Feature Review - HyperLynx
4. Knowledge Check 2
5. Start Menus
6. Knowledge Check 3

4 Chapter 3: The Integrated PCB Flow Walkthrough 14 Topics

1. Designer: Add Components using Search
2. Designer: Adding and Naming Nets
3. Designer: Packaging the Design
4. Knowledge Check 1
5. Layout: Creating PCB Job
6. Layout: Interactive Placement
7. Layout: Routing Overview
8. Knowledge Check 2
9. Constraint Manager
10. Knowledge Check 3
11. LineSim: User Interface and Simulation
12. BoardSim: User Interface and Simulation
13. Knowledge Check 4
14. Lab 4: PCB Flow

EDM Design (Modern UX) Exam 1  Chapter

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 50-question exam to show basic knowledge of Design DataManagement using Xpedition EDM Design software.

1 EDM Design (Modern UX) Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - EDM Design (Modern UX)