Orcad 16.6 Tutorial [repack] -

Once upon a time, in a small lab filled with the hum of old monitors, an engineer named Alex faced a daunting task: designing a 5V power supply from scratch using OrCAD 16.6. Chapter 1: The Blueprint

Step 6 – Create netlist for PCB

• Tools → Create Netlist
• Select allegro.dll or orcadpcb.dll (for PCB Editor)

Choose Project Type: Select "PC Board Wizard" if you plan to create a layout, or "Analog or Mixed A/D" for PSpice simulations. orcad 16.6 tutorial

1. Select the .dsn file (your design) in the Project Manager window.
2. Go to Tools > Create Netlist.
3. You will see tabs for different layout tools. If you are using OrCAD Layout, select the "Layout" tab. If using Allegro PCB Editor, select the "PCB Editor" tab.
4. Ensure the "Create or Update PCB Editor Board" is checked if you want to create a board file immediately.
5. Click Browse to select an output folder (usually the same project folder).
6. Click OK.

• Press P to open the Place Part dialog.
• Navigate to Discrete.OLB → Select RESISTOR (value: 1k).
• Navigate to Connector.OLB → Select HEADER_2 (input power).
• Navigate to Regulator.OLB → Select LM7805.
• Navigate to Capacitor.OLB → Select CAP POL (values: 10uF and 100nF).

Step 8: Viewing Simulation Results

Part 2: Schematic Capture in OrCAD Capture CIS

Launch OrCAD Capture CIS (Component Information System). This is your canvas for logical design. Once upon a time, in a small lab