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OrCAD Essentials: Capture, Simulation & PCB Layout

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OrCAD Essentials: Capture, Simulation & PCB Layout

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create complete schematic designs in OrCAD Capture, including symbol libraries, hierarchical schematics, and netlists for PCB workflows.

  • Configure and run PSpice simulations DC, AC, and transient to validate circuit behavior and interpret key performance metrics.

  • Design manufacturable PCB layouts in OrCAD PCB Editor using placement, routing, DRC, and fabrication outputs, Gerber, drill, and BOM.

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February 2026

Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master the fundamentals of schematic capture using OrCAD Capture, the industry-standard tool for creating professional circuit diagrams. Students will learn to navigate the OrCAD interface, work with component libraries, place and connect components, and validate designs using design rules. This foundational module establishes the skills needed to create clear, manufacturable schematics that serve as the blueprint for all subsequent design stages.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 peer review

Master the fundamentals of circuit simulation using PSpice. This module teaches learners how to set up realistic simulations, configure various analysis types (DC bias point, AC frequency response, transient time-domain), and interpret results to optimize circuit performance. Through hands-on simulation exercises, learners will gain confidence in predicting circuit behavior before physical prototyping.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 peer review

Master the art and science of PCB layout and design rules that determine manufacturable boards. Learners will import schematics into OrCAD PCB Designer, understand the relationship between schematic components and PCB footprints, place components strategically to optimize signal paths and thermal management, and route traces while respecting design constraints. Through understanding design rule checks and signal integrity considerations, learners will create professional PCB layouts ready for manufacturing, generating essential output files like Gerbers, drill files, and bills of materials.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews

Instructor

 Ashraf S. A. AlMadhoun
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