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PCB Design in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro: Basics to Expert level

Name: PCB Design in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro: Basics to Expert level
Rating: 4.2 (1371 reviews)

Learn Cadence OrCAD/Allegro PCB Design: Schematic (OrCAD Capture), Footprint (Package Editor) & Board Design(PCB Editor)

Created byPradeep Raj

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

You will learn Basic Electronics Theory, Circuit Design and Analysis, Basics of Printed Circuit Board, Electronic Components and Instruments. Study notes given.
You will work on Printed Circuit Board Layout Design such as Schematic creation, Library Creation: Electronic Symbol and Package (Footprint Creation) Designing.
Switching schematic to Board Design (Netlist Creation), Thorough knowledge on Constraint Management Settings, Board Shape Creation (DXF import included) & DRC.
Work on Single sided Board Design, Double sided Board Design, Via creation and application. Routing on Top and Bottom Layer includes enough practice modules.
Plan Creation of Power and Ground. Also Split Plan Creation. Design Rule Checking and DRC updates. Work on Artwork. Setting up all required film layer setups.
Gerber Generation and Gerber analysis and improvements. PCB Manufacturing overview. Latest topics will be updated on regular basis and will be informed about it

Course content

17 sections • 160 lectures • 36h 49m total length

Course Promotional Video1:09
This is course promotional video. Just like a teaser of any movie. :) :) :)
Things We Learn Here...1:20
In this video, you will come to know that what are all the topics will be covered in the course. Just like an Index of a any textbook.

What are Printed Circuit Boards?6:44
Types of Printed Circuit Boards6:09
Classes of Printed Circuit Boards4:27
Levels of Printed Circuit Boards3:29
What are components of PCB12:04
Do you know about Thickness?11:15
Lets Discuss on Foil PCB and Laminate PCB9:29
Standard PCB Thickness8:26
Explain the standard two-layer pcb thickness of 1.57 mm from a 1.5 mm core plus 0.035 mm copper on both sides. Define thin, ideal, and thick pcbs with copper variations.
The Manufacturing Flow in Short15:52
List of Printed Circuit Board Design Tools2:12
Lets Revise the Entire Section

Initialize a Fresh New Project15:14
Create a fresh OrCAD and Allegro PCB design project, organize folders for schematic, symbol library, data sheets, BOM, footprints, and documents, and save as a DSN file.
OrCAD Capture Tool Environment18:16
Explore the OrCAD capture environment, initialize a new project, manage the file hierarchy and schematic sheets, and use title blocks, design cache, and page management for multi-sheet schematics.
Schematic Color Preferences7:47
Schematic Grid Display Preferences11:49
Schematic Pan and Zoom Preferences12:54
Schematic Select Preferences12:57
Line and Shape Properties in OrCAD17:06
Schematic Design Templates7:08
Schematic Page Size Property9:24
Explore how to set the schematic page size in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, including A, B, C and custom options in inches or millimeters and pin spacing 0.1 in.
Schematic Page Grid Reference Property13:04
Learn to use schematic page grid references to locate components quickly by configuring horizontal and vertical divisions, numeric and alphabetic labeling, and border and title block visibility.
Auto Back Ups in Capture8:14
Working with Windows Cascade and Tiling7:12
Export to PDF and Other Settings7:49

Introduction to Electronic Symbol Library15:20
Learn how to create and manage electronic symbol libraries in OrCAD Capture, including project-oriented and independent libraries, and how to save, locate, and add OLB files.
How to Make IEEE Standard Electronic Symbols: Resistor Part 136:14
How to Make IEEE Standard Electronic Symbols: Resistor Part 212:39
Variable Resistor Symbol Creation9:45
Tap Resistor Symbol Creation7:09
Adjustable Resistor Symbol Creation4:56
Photo Resistor Symbol Creation5:37
Thermistor Symbol Creation2:46
Learn to create a thermistor symbol in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro by building a new part, drawing the zigzag resistor, adding pins, and saving for schematic use.
Single Inline Package Connector Symbols Part 1 Manual15:45
Learn to design connector symbols in cadence orcad/allegro, covering single inline and dual inline packages, pin headers, symbol creation, library setup, and schematic placement with pin naming.
Single Inline Package Connector Symbols Part 2 Using Arrays5:17
Learn to create six-pin single inline package connectors in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro using the pin array option, customizing starting numbers, pin spacing, and side orientation, with steps shown in schematic view.
Single Inline Package Connector Symbols Part 3 Using Spreadsheet16:32
Dual Inline Package Connector Symbol Creation37:10
Create dual inline package connector symbols in cadence orcad/allegro using manual, array, and spreadsheet methods to design 2xN zigzag pin layouts—vertical and horizontal—with correct pin numbering.
How to Create IEEE Standard Capacitors Symbol33:54
IEEE Standard Inductor Symbol Creation18:43
IEEE Standard diode and Rectifier Symbol Creation30:06
IEEE Standard Transformer Symbol Creation22:57
IEEE Standard Transistor and MOSFET Symbol Creation28:42
Learn to create IEEE standard transistor symbols, including PNP and P-channel depletion-mode MOSFET and an N-channel power MOSFET, by building an OrCAD capture library and updating schematic symbols.
IEEE Standard Crystal Symbol Creation9:26
Antenna Symbol Creation1:50
Incandescent Bulb Symbol Creation3:05
Motor Symbol Creation3:12
Create a two-pin motor symbol in the OrCAD/Allegro miscellaneous library by drawing a circle with an ellipse, adding plus and minus pins labeled M, and inserting it into a schematic.
Fuse Symbol Creation4:37
Mic and Speaker Symbol Creation4:31
Create mic and speaker symbols in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, adding pins for plus and minus, drawing boxes and connecting lines, and placing them in the miscellaneous library for PCB schematics.
IC Symbol Creation using Regular Method and Spread Sheet36:55
Learn IEEE standard IC symbol creation using manual, pin array, and spreadsheet methods, illustrated with a 555 timer, covering pins, pin properties, and library integration.
Quad IC Symbol Creation using Regular Method and Spread Sheet27:26
Create quad ic symbols with four-side pins following the ieee standard using manual, pin array, and spreadsheet methods, including top center pin placement and anticlockwise pin numbering.
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Symbol Creation51:22

Lets Begin New Project: Schematic Preparation1:03:50
Understanding Selection Filter5:59
Off Grid Element Issues7:18
Annotations in Schematic6:49
Wiring or Net Naming13:35
Multi-Page Schematic Preparation14:21
Learn Busses and Off-Page Connectors19:22
Learn to create and manage buses and off-page connectors in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, including manual and auto connection methods, net naming, and cross-page bus wiring.
Electrical Rule Checking (ERC)27:55
Bill of Material (BOM) Preparation Part 142:14
Learn to prepare a bill of materials for PCB design in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, from basics to expert level, part 1.
Bill of Material (BOM) Preparation Part 217:06
Develop a complete BOM for Cadence OrCAD/Allegro by capturing item, quantity, reference, manufacturer details, part numbers, mounting type, package, price, and linked datasheets, and prepare BOM exports.

An Introduction to Electronic Components Footprints10:55
What is Padstack Editor and Know Padstack Environment15:13
Decoding Imperial and Metric Codes and Unit Conversions17:25
Decode imperial and metric component codes to extract footprints and dimensions, apply decoding rules, and perform unit conversions in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro per IPC standards.
An understanding of Solderpad Solderpaste and Soldermask19:26
Creating a Solderpad of Surface Mount Device using Padstack Editor22:34
Learn to create a solder pad for a surface mount device using Padstack Editor in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, including footprint setup, land patterns, and mask configurations.
Introduction to PCB Editor for Footprint creation and Default Setups22:03
Learn to use the pcb editor for footprint creation and default setups, linking footprint folders, naming drawings, selecting package symbols, and configuring origin, units, and extents.
Pad Positioning in Footprint Creation using PCB Editor21:06
Assembly Drawing Methods and Tips24:51
Create assembly drawings in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro by building assembly lines, using 90-degree lines, and aligning to datasheet dimensions (6.3 by 3.2) with labeled references.
Silkscreen Drawing Methods and Tips23:31
Place Bound Drawing Methods and Assign Component Hight10:50
Place bound drawing methods teach you to assign component height by referencing the assembly and datasheet, define the package height and area in 2d, then generate the 3d layout.
Know about Design For Assembly (DFA) and its rules11:00
Route Restriction on Footprint level6:38
Work with footprint level routing restrictions in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, using keep-out regions and boundary shaping to ensure routing stays outside restricted areas and avoids crowding between footprints.
SMD Footprint design complete process14:53
Learn the complete SMD footprint design process in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, from defining metric sizes and origin to adding assembly features and generating accurate drawings.
PTH Footprint design complete process26:07
SMD Footprint using Package Symbol Wizard15:15
PTH Footprint using Package Symbol Wizard16:04
Male Header Footprint Creation for Single Row23:33
Male Header Footprint Creation for Double Row11:32
Single In Line Package Footprint Creation using Wizard16:01
SOT-223 Footprint Creation24:40
SOIC Footprint Creation using Package Wizard21:16
PDIP Footprint Creation using Package Wizard22:30
Create a PDIP footprint in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro using the Package Wizard, mastering true footprint dimensions, square and round pad layouts, and assembly considerations for IC footprints such as IP 51018.
Editing Pads on Footprint Level8:21
PLCC Footprint Creation using Wizard24:16
Learn how to create a PLCC footprint using the wizard, defining pin one, center spacing, and assembly area details to ensure accurate pcb layout.
Ball Grid Array Full Matrix Footprint Creation16:16
Design a ball grid array full-matrix footprint in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, using a 14x14 ball pattern with 0.48 mm pads and 80% ball sizing, and visualize the bottom view.
Ball Grid Array Perimeter Matrix Footprint Creation6:39
Irregular Shape Solderpad Footprint Creation (Shape Symbol)34:59
Footprint Assignments1:31

Assigning Footprints to Schematic Circuit Part 116:25
Assign footprints to schematic symbols in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, validate mappings with datasheets, and run electrical and physical DRC to ensure zero errors across multi-page schematics.
Assigning Footprints to Schematic Circuit Part 249:12
Pins and Pads Mapping before switching11:11
Detailed explanation of Pins and Pads Mapping18:29
Explore pins and pads mapping in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, align schematic symbols with PCB footprints, and resolve logical versus physical footprint mismatches to ensure proper connectivity.
Switching from Schematics to Board Design8:54

Working with PCB Board Shape Part 117:28
Working with PCB Board Shape Part 26:14
Working with PCB Board Shape Part 34:26
DXF Import and Export in Board Shapes12:09
Know about Package Keepin in Board Design9:15
Learn package keeping and keep-out rules for board design, ensuring footprints and components stay inside the PCB boundary with proper 14 mil clearance from the board edge.
Know about Route Keepin in Board Design7:56
Convert from Board outline to Design Outline11:53
Component Import on Board11:53

Non Plated Thru Hole (NPTH) Creation11:08
How to import Non Plated Thru hole (NPTH) ?9:56
How to Place Components Manually?18:17
What are Rooms? How to Create Rooms?7:31
Create Room property in Schematic and Placement in Allegro - Part 18:55
Create Room property in Schematic and Placement in Allegro - Part 228:10
Place Replicate Creation and Apply19:43
Apply place replicate to quickly duplicate placement for similar circuits, align text, and apply replicated layouts to other components for faster PCB design in Cadence Allegro.

Requirements

Basic Electronics knowledge, BSc(Electronics), Diploma (Electronics or Electrical), BE (Electronics or Electrical), Master degree in Electronics and Electrical
If you are working in PCB Manufacturing and Assembly unit, PCB Design course will be an added skillset to your career profile.
If you own PCB printing, assembly and component soldering unit, you can learn PCB Design and can extend your business unit towards service sector.
If you have passion on Electronics subject, you can enroll this course and convert your passion into career.

Description

Welcome to "PCB Design in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro: Basics to Expert level".
PCB Design and electronics circuits are basements for all type of electronics products. PCBs are derived from the analog and digital circuits which are prepared according to the application required. Printed circuit boards are the main pillars of the Electronics world. Every Electronics products has PCB inside it, from consumer gadgets like computers, smart phones and gaming consoles to industry and even high-tech products.

"Welcome to our comprehensive online PCB Design course, a journey that will take you from the basics to an expert level in PCB design using the powerful Cadence suite of tools - OrCAD and Allegro. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create professional-grade Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).

The demand for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design services in the market has been steadily increasing due to several factors:

Electronics Industry Growth: The proliferation of electronics in various sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and IoT has led to an increased demand for PCBs.
Miniaturization: As electronic devices become smaller and more compact, the need for intricate PCB designs to accommodate complex circuitry within limited space has risen.
Technology Advancements: Advancements in technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G connectivity, and wearable devices, require innovative PCB designs to support their functionalities.
Rapid Prototyping: The trend towards rapid prototyping and shortening product development cycles necessitates efficient PCB design services to quickly iterate and test new designs.
Customization: Industries increasingly require customized PCBs tailored to their specific needs, which drives demand for PCB design services capable of delivering bespoke solutions.
Outsourcing Trends: Many companies prefer to outsource their PCB design requirements to specialized service providers to leverage expertise, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
Green Initiatives: There's a growing emphasis on environmentally friendly PCB designs, leading to demand for designers who can develop energy-efficient and recyclable PCBs.

Why Choose Our PCB Design Course?

Our course is the ultimate choice for individuals who are passionate about PCB design or wish to establish a career in this field. Here's what sets us apart:

In-Depth PCB Design Knowledge: We provide a deep and thorough understanding of PCB design principles, covering everything from the fundamental concepts to advanced techniques.
Comprehensive Tool Training: Gain mastery over the industry-standard OrCAD and Allegro tools by Cadence. Learn how to create schematics using OrCAD Capture, design footprints with Package Editor, and craft intricate board layouts with PCB Editor.
Online Education, Your Way: Experience the convenience of online learning. Our course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn at your own pace, at any time and from anywhere in the world.
Best-in-Class Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors with extensive expertise in PCB design. Benefit from their real-world industry insights and best practices.
Practical Projects: Apply your newly acquired knowledge to real-world projects, ensuring you develop the practical skills needed to excel in the industry.

Course Highlights:

PCB Design Fundamentals: Start with the basics of PCB design, including understanding components, schematics, and layout principles.
OrCAD Overview: Dive into OrCAD's capabilities through OrCAD Capture, and learn to create comprehensive schematics for your PCB projects.
Allegro Mastery: Transition to Allegro, delving into advanced features for complex PCB layouts, and create footprints with ease using Package Editor.
Professional-Grade Design: Progress to creating intricate PCB layouts with precision, while learning how to troubleshoot and optimize your designs for peak performance.
Hands-On Practice: Our course includes practical projects and exercises that reinforce your learning. This practical experience ensures you can confidently tackle real-world PCB design challenges.
Expert Guidance: Access guidance and support from our experienced instructors who are dedicated to your success.

Why PCB Design Matters:

PCB design is at the heart of the modern electronics industry. As technology advances, the demand for skilled PCB designers who can create efficient and compact circuit boards continues to grow. This course will empower you to meet this demand.

Start Your Journey Today:

Join us on your path to becoming a PCB design expert. This course equips you with the knowledge, tools, and hands-on experience to stand out in the field. Whether you aspire to work for top electronics companies, launch your PCB design business, or embark on a personal project, this course is your essential stepping stone.

Enroll Now:

Don't miss the opportunity to access the best PCB design education available online. Enroll now and take the first step toward mastering PCB design with OrCAD, Allegro, and Cadence. Your path to expertise in PCB design begins here!"

Required eligibility:

Diploma in Electrical or Electronics & Communication.
BE/BTech. in Electrical or Electronics & Communication.
BSc/MSc in Electronics & Communication.
ME/MTech. (E&CE) in Communication.

PCB Design Course Content is given below in brief:

Schematic Design:

Basic Electronics theory.
Basics of Circuit designing.
Schematic design preparation.
Schematic part editing and creation.
Net list and Net class creation.
Bill Of Material generation (BOM).
Electrical Rule Checking.

Footprint Creation:

Through hole footprint creation.
Surface Mount Device footprint creation.
BGA/PGA footprint creation.

Board Designing:

Board size and shape creation.
Component placements.
PCB Routing.
Plane creation.
Design rule checking.
Gerber generation.

Skills you gain after the course completion:

Basic Electronics and Electronic components expertise.
Circuit Designing (Power management circuit designing)
Circuit Simulation for best understanding of the subject.
Tools/Software Expertise.
Basic design module practice up to 2-Layers.
Advanced design module practice up to 6-Layers.
Design expertise:
- Assignments consists single and double sided PCB.
- Assignments consists 2-Layers, 4-Layers and 6-Layers design.

Library Module:
- Symbol and Footprint design for all types of packages.

Normal Placements & critical placement techniques
Normal Routing and Critical Routing techniques.
Gerber Creation.

Benefits of choosing PCB Design Course:

Strong hold in basic electronics.
Circuit Design capability.
Circuit analysis & ERC.
Components knowledge.
Power Supply designing.
PCB-CAD tool expertise.
Expert in library creation.
Multi-layer PCB designing.
Gerber Creation.

Who this course is for:

Diploma in Electronics and Communication, Diploma in Electronics and Electrical and Diploma in Electrical.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics.
BSc in Electronics, MSc in Electronics, MS in Electronics and Post graduate in Electronics and communication.
Hardware designers, PCB manufacturer, Electronic Components engineer, PCB design and developers.
Circuit designers, Embedded engineers and Beginners interested in development of PCB

PCB Design in Cadence OrCAD/Allegro: Basics to Expert level

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Course content

Course Introduction2 lectures • 2min

Download and Installation Guide2 lectures • 6min

An Introduction to Printed Circuit Board10 lectures • 1hr 20min

Introducing OrCAD/Allegro of Cadence software13 lectures • 2hr 29min

Electronic Symbol Creation : IEEE Standard26 lectures • 7hr 26min

An Introduction to Schematic Creation: OrCAD Capture10 lectures • 3hr 38min

Footprint Creation of Electronics Components28 lectures • 8hr 9min

Switching to Printed Circuit Board Design (PCB Design)5 lectures • 1hr 44min

Board Shapes and Board Restrictions8 lectures • 1hr 21min

Placements on PCB7 lectures • 1hr 44min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: