Questions tagged [orcad]
OrCAD is an EDA (electronic design automation) suite that includes schematic capture, PCB layout and several other related modules.
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How to Reconfigure a Current Sense Amplifier Pspice Model
I downloaded the .lib Spice library for the MAX4172 and imported it into OrCad, available from: https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/products/analog/amplifiers/MAX4172.html/tb_tab2
The library file ...
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Amplifier MOSFET (25m - 5V)
I dont know how to amplify a signal of 25mV to 5V amplitud signal ((frequency of audio input cell phone)). I have this circuit so far:
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Integrator (Op amp) Simulation OrCAD
I'm working on in a integrator op amp and actually i make the desing in a breadboard and is working but in time of simulation is like there is not voltage in the output of the op amp. I don't ...
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Differentiator (Op amp) with a square wave
I'm working on a differentiator (op amp) with a unitary gain i calculated the value of RC and the period with a frequency of (1kHz).
Figure 1. Differentiator Schematic (OrCAD).
This is the schematic ...
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Spice model search with advanced sorting functionality
Does anyone know of a search engine like Mouser/Digikey where you can narrow down parts based on voltage/package type/etc., but exclude all results without PSpice models? Unless I'm doing it all wrong,...
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Allegro OrCAD Capture: Crashing after DRC check [closed]
Issue: The OrCAD Capture software by Cadence is continually crashing. The version I have is SPB_16.5.
Problem: I can run ONE DRC check fine, however; when I run another DRC on my schematic, the ...
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How i fix this PSPICE orCAD problem? - Model D1N747 used by D_D1 is undefined
From [PSPICE NETLIST] section of C:\SPB_DATA\cdssetup\OrCAD_PSpice\17.0.0\PSpice.ini file:
.lib "nomd.lib"
Analysis directives:
.TRAN 0 500ms 0
.OPTIONS ADVCONV
.PROBE64 V(alias()) I(alias()) W(...
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Op amp AC simple supple (Buffer) LM324N
I´m working on a proyect and i use OrCad/Spice to simulate the op amp that i gone use and my Voltage(output) signal is Constant and my Voltage(Input) is sinusoidal.
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Pspice overlap two wires without connecting them
I designed this feedback circuit in pspice. As you can see, there are some wires which overlap and should not be connected. As I found online, I tried to not place the overlapping wire over a ...
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Can Orcade (PSPICE) actually simulate MOV(Varistors)?
I am using Cadence-Orcade Lite. In it I have a circuit in which I want to note the behaviour of varistors (MOV, PSPICE models exist in Orcade for various varistors).
I am using LS40K680QP/EPC Model ...
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KiCAD Component Pad Clearances
I'm using KiCAD version 5, and I have an issue with it. Previously, I've been using OrCAD up until the point to where I needed multiple layers for my board. So, I redesigned my components, but I'm ...
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Updating constraints on Orcad 17.2
I just switched from orcad 16.6 to 17.2 and i have come across an issue i cant figure out.
I routed a bunch of traces down the pcb at a line to line spacing of 7, but now i want to change the ...
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Anomalous capaictor discharge in pSpice with transient analysis
I'm doing a Transient analysis of the given circuit.My question is why didn't my capacitor discharge fully,according to the graph?
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Simulation not giving proper result in orcad
I tried to simulate TPS61021A boost converter in orcad but not working properly.As per datasheet http://ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tps61021a.pdf it should give 3.3V output.
Received this error is PSPICE A/...
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Error: “less than 2 connections at node orcad”
I am using orcad 16.6 for the first time. I have made a new library for the memristor, created a new part into it, and associated this new part to the PSpice simulation with one PSpice model. But when ...
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Simulating oscillator in LTSpice vs Orcad
I'm busy simulating a Hartley oscillator that I have designed for a 64.5kHz oscillation frequency. I first simulated in LTSpice and obtained the results below which I am happy with:
LTSpice ...
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Adding a Vacuum Tube library to OrCAD CAPTURE
Introduction
I wanted to mess with Vacuum Tubes and learn from old electronics to show my granpa how they worked, specially radio (AM and FM). I downloaded a library of vacuum tubes but could not ...
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Silvaco Gateway: Relative Parameters
In OrCAD, you can have a parameter, e.g. 'L'. You can have other values be relative to that number, e.g. 'W = 4*L'. Either in the parameter or the model value box, the syntax to accomplish this is:
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Interchangeable Parts in OrCAD CIS
We just started using OrCAD Capture CIS at the company I work for, and we were wondering how can 'treat' interchangeable parts.
When we migrated our current library we found that we had several caps ...
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Is there any simulation environment provided with TDC-GP1 counter frimwaire?
hello everybody I want to simulate an electronic circuit, I used TDC-GP1 (Time to Digital Converter) I searched in Proteus and in Pspice Cadness but didn't find this part in library, is there any ...
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OrCAD Capture Question: Two traces in same plot - where do they cross?
If I have two traces in the same simulation plot, is there a way that I can determine when they are equal to each other?
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Plotting results problem using Pspice
I am performing a simulation of an eletronic circuit using Pspice and OrCAD. I want to know how the circuit will behave for long periods of time (in this case, 500s). After the simulation this weird ...
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ORCAD 16.6 ERROR
Hello I just imported LM5175 model from TI and used it for simulation however I am getting an error as
ORPSIM-15108 Subcircuit LM5175_TRANS used by X_U1 is undefined
Can someone help me on this
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OrCAD Capture Question: Replace Bias Voltage Marker
If you delete a bias voltage box (pictured below), how do you go about replacing them?
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Alternative spice model of TI CD4066b
I'm busy working on a uni practical in which we are required to construct a chopper modulator and I'm busy creating a schematic in orCad to run some simulations. I'll be using a Texas Instruments ...
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OrCAD Capture Simulation Question
When running a bias simulation in OrCAD Capture, is there a way to automatically display the output file?
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OrCAD PSPice less than 2 connections error while simulating
I just started using PSPice and I don't know much circuits theory but I need to simulate this circuit and find Vout/Vin:
I did this using capture but after running simulation I get this error:
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OrCAD: Determining which trace in Secondary Sweep is which after simulating
When you run a primary and secondary sweep, there are multiple sets of traces for the same signal, where each individual trace represents a different value from the secondary sweep. In OrCAD 16.0, I ...
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Can't figure out what connector is that. Orcad 9.2
I'm trying to reproduce this as I'm learning to use orcad 9.2 but there is that CN1,2,3,4,5 connector I can't find in any of the pre-installed libraries.
Can anyone tell me where can I find it and ...
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How do I swap the layer order (with preexisting data) in OrCAD Allegro PCB?
Does OrCAD Allegro PCB editor have a function built in which I can use to move a layer to another position in the stackup?
I am working with a 20 layer board and need to move layers 2 and 19 to the ...
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How to determine voltage across LEDs in a circuit?
I simulated a basic circuit in Orcad but I don't know how it found voltages(6.08 V and 3.04 V) on the nodes? How do I calculate those voltages mathematically? I am attaching three image files of ...
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OrCAD Allegro PCB Designer Ground Plane v2
How do i remove all the "GND" text in this board ?
On the below image, there is one "GND" text right in the middle and there are also 2 "GND" in the corners.
i did a ground plane all the area on ...
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ir2110 spice model
I download orcad (pspice) model for ir2110 and try to use it but
Orcad displays a message box with this error:
There are no data values in section number one - Ignoring this
section.
Then the ...
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OrCAD Allegro PCB Designer Ground Plane
i want to assign a black color to Ground Plane (GND 0), it's shape is polygon and it's color is gray like shown on below image, i have two questions:
is this a possible polygon shape to implement ?
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OrCAD PCB Designer Transistor Footprint
i want to change the position of the transistor pins (2N3904 & 2N3906, Q3,Q4,Q5 and Q7), on the first image is what i got so far (inside green oval area), the footprints are TO92.
i want to ...
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OrCAD PCB Designer PSpice File Export to PDF (Gerber)
i want to export this PCB circuit to PDF exacty as it is (above image), but when i click on file -> export -> PDF, its shows exacty the window on the left "Allegro PDF Publisher", then i click on film ...
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Meaning of the negative sign in the cursor window of Cadence Orcad Pspice
I measured the currents' value on their waveform and somehow in waveform cursor window, it showed the negative sign in front of each measured current (e.g. -I(R1)).
What is the meaning of that ...
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Weird behavior of Cadence Orcad in MS Windows OS 10
Whenever a new window is opened or I make some changes (add cursor maker, create a new waveform window, etc.), the menu icons of Cadence Orcad software (Capture, Pspice, etc.) keep flicking and it ...
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OrCAD PCB Designer PSpice Islands
I want to create two islands like in this image and connect them (2 purple circunferences), how i do that on Allegro PCB Designer ?
I want to connect the Collector (Pin 3) of Q6 transistor to Pin 2 ...
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How to Access EMC's Design Configuration Dialog Box
How to Access EMC's Design Configuration Dialog Box ?
I'am using Cadence Orcad 16.6 complete.
I got Orcad pcd designer and PSpice, i can't find the correct menu path to Access EMC's Design ...
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Please Help me with this PSpice CODE CIRCUIT [closed]
I have a circuit to implement in PSpice, but I am completely newbie. Can you help me with it ? Here is the picture of it. I have to make an AC analysis, with a a signal source of 100mV with the ...
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OrCAD PCB Designer PSpice Automatic Route
The Automatic Route on the OrCAD PCB Designer, is always drawing a line width of 0.1270 (default), but i need a line width of 0.5000, like is shown on options menu and inside the red oval on this ...
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OrCAD PCB Designer PSpice
How do I increase the area of the yellow square (the pad) on the transistors?
The way it is now is just too small for the tracks.
(I need the area to be something like the resistors).
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Element in OrCAD
I want to model electric scheme in OrCAD from an image and I stuck on element K1 (surrounded by the red rectangle). What is this element, why do we need it, and can I find it in standard OrCAD library?...
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Where is the pspice “output file”?
This is the error message when trying to run a simulation for one of my models
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How to make a DC sweep with negative change in pspice orcad?
I have the following circuit and I want to varry V1 from 24V to 0v while keeping V2 = 5V, naturally I tried using DC sweep simulation with start value of 24V, end value of 0V and variation of -1, but ...
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Common emitter with low voltage input
I have to do a project involving a common emitter amplifier. The only given data is: the amplitude of the input signal is 100u, and offset voltage is 0.
I need that signal to be amplified. But my ...
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AC source in OrCAD
I'm trying to get AC voltage, but even in simplest circuit i can't do it. Who knows what's wrong with this program or circuit?
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Triangle waveform in OrCAD
I faced with problem in my project. I have to build circuit in OrCAD that should to generate triangle signal. I tried to use IC 555, but get sawtooth signal. After that i used hours and tens of ...
