Orcad 16.6 Tutorial 【1080p】

Mastering PCB Design: The Ultimate OrCAD 16.6 Tutorial for Beginners

OrCAD 16.6 remains one of the most widely used versions of Cadence’s industry-standard PCB design suite. Despite newer versions being available, 16.6 is revered for its stability, moderate system requirements, and the vast library of compatible models. Whether you are an electrical engineering student, a hobbyist transitioning to professional tools, or a professional revisiting legacy projects, this OrCAD 16.6 tutorial will walk you through the entire workflow—from schematic capture to generating Gerber files.

Before we begin, ensure that you have OrCAD 16.6 installed on your computer. If you haven't installed it yet, you can download the software from the Cadence website and follow the installation instructions. orcad 16.6 tutorial

In the OrCAD Capture window, click on File > New > Schematic to create a new schematic. In the Schematic dialog box, select a template and choose a name for your schematic. Mastering PCB Design: The Ultimate OrCAD 16

⚠️ Note: OrCAD 16.6 runs on Windows 7/8/10 (32/64-bit). It may have compatibility issues on Windows 11. Step 2

6. Learning Resources for OrCAD 16.6

• Step 2.5: Annotation and DRC

  • Annotate: Tools > Annotate. This renumbers your parts (R1, R2, C1) automatically.
  • DRC (Design Rules Check): Tools > Design Rules Check. Run with default settings. Fix any "Single Pin Nets" or "Unconnected Pins" warnings. This is crucial—errors here will transfer to PCB layout.
  • doc\capture\capture_tutorial.pdf
  • doc\pspice\pspiceug.pdf
  • doc\pcb\pcb_tut.pdf