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Front Cover
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Inside OrCAD
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Copyright Page
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Contents
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Preface
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Schematic Capture
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Using Electronic Symbols
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OrCAD Symbols for Electronic Parts
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Special Schematic Objects
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Preferred Schematic Drafting Practices
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Hierarchical Schematics
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OrCAD Part Libraries
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Schematic Organization and Planning
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Conclusion
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Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration
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System Requirements
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Installation
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OrCAD ESP Configuration
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OrCAD SDT Configuration
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OrCAD Directory Paths
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Configuration Files
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Backing up Design and Custom Library Data
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Chapter 3. Tutorial 1 - OrCAD Basics
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Creating a New Design
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Selecting a Design
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Selecting Draft Commands
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Draft Command Overview
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CUSTOM.MAC Macro Overview
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Starting the Tutorial Exercise
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Completing the Schematic
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Completing the Tutorial Exercise
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Conclusion
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Chapter 4. Tutorial 2 - Hierarchical Design
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Starting the Second Tutorial
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First Session
128
Completing the Second Sheet
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Completing the Third Sheet
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Completing the Fourth Sheet
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Second Session
149
Conclusion
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Chapter 5. Tutorial 3 - Postprocessing
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Starting the Third Tutorial
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First Session
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Second Session
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Third Session
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Conclusion
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Chapter 6. Tutorial 4 - Library Editor
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Overview of Library Parts
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Starting the First Session
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Second Session
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Chapter 7. Tutorial 5 - Advanced Features
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Starting the First Session
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Second Session
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Third Session
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Conclusion
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Chapter 8. Tutorial 6 - User Buttons and Macros
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Defining a User Button for the List Utility
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Macro Command Overview
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Chapter 9. Tutorial 7 - Creating SPICE Netlists
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SPICE Netlist Overview
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PSPICE Parts Library
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Circuit Considerations for SPICE Simulation
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Starting the SPICE Netlist Tutorial
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Conclusion
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Chapter 10. Tutorial 8 - Netlists for PCB Design
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Starting the Tutorial Exercise
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PCB Design Netlist Tips and Techniques
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Chapter 11. Tutorial 9 - Editing Bill of Materials
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Starting the Tutorial Exercise
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Conclusion
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Chapter 12. Command Reference
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Draft Commands
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Library Editor Command
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Overview of OrCAD SDT Tools
398
Conclusion
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Appendix A. Plotter Information
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Interfacing to Hewlett-Packard Pen Plotters
404
Pen Plotting Tips
410
Interfacing to Hewlett-Packard DesignJet Plotters
410
Appendix B. Inside OrCAD Disk Information
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Disk Contents
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Requirements and Compatibility
413
Shareware List Utility
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Index
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