OrCAD 16.6 Tutorial: Comprehensive User Guide OrCAD 16.6 is a vintage yet robust suite for electronic design automation (EDA), primarily used by engineers to create schematics and design printed circuit boards (PCBs). This report outlines the core workflow for OrCAD Capture (schematic) and OrCAD PCB Editor (layout). 1. Schematic Capture (OrCAD Capture)

• Change the Line Width to 30 mil (carries more current).

With the schematic complete, Alex had to give his virtual parts a physical body. He opened the PCB Editor to build a custom footprint for his connector.

: The tool provides online DRC that highlights violations (like traces too close together) in real-time. 3. Manufacturing Output

to catch errors like floating pins or shorted nets before they reach production. Generate Netlist Tools > Create Netlist