Allegro PCB Librarian

Course Description

In this course, you learn to create schematic libraries for Allegro^® Design Entry HDL and footprint libraries for use with the Allegro PCB Editor. About 75% of the course time is focused on front-end schematic library development, and the remaining 25% is spent on back-end footprint creation. You create a project area for building schematic symbols, pin maps, part tables, and package symbols. You also test these part definitions in a front-to-back flow.

Allegro PCB Editor footprint creation is also covered in the Allegro PCB Editor course. See the list of Related Courses below.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Set up for library development
• Create symbol, package, part table, and simulation views
• Create asymmetrical and split parts, and build new parts from existing ones
• Test parts
• Build padstacks and package symbols

Software Used in This Course

• Allegro PCB Librarian

Software Release(s)

SPB174

Modules in this Course

DE HDL Library Development

• Introducing PCB Librarian
• Setting Up a Build Area
• The Symbol View
• The Chips View
• The Part Table View
• The Simulation View
• Testing the Part
• Building a 74LCX125
• Building a Resistor Network
• More Part Building
• Advanced Skills

PCB Editor Library Development

• Padstack Editor
• Symbol Editor
• Package Symbol Wizard
• Custom Padstacks
• Mechanical Symbols
• Edge Connectors
• Debugging Problems

Audience

• Library Developers

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisties for this course

Related Courses

• Allegro Design Entry HDL Basics
• Allegro Design Entry HDL Front-to-Back Flow
• Allegro PCB Editor Basic Techniques

Please see course learning maps at this link for a visual representation of courses and course relationships. Regional course catalogs may be viewed here.