Licenciado

PSpice Schematics
Schematic Capture Software

User’s Guide

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Contents

Before you begin

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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to use this guide . . . . .
Symbols and conventions
Relateddocumentation . .

Chapter 2

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using PSpice Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example—Drawing a Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting a NewDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command Line Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Symbol Libraries Configuration . . . . .
Selecting and Placing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawing and Labeling Wires . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawing and Labeling Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Reference Designators and Part Values .
Moving Parts, Wires, and Text . . . . . . . .. . . .
Placing Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Placing Power and Ground Symbols . . . . . . . .
Saving Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Design Manager

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding Design Manager . . . .
Managing Your Files in the Workspace
Design Manager Functions . . . . . . .
Starting the Design Manager . . . . . .
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