Chapter 1. Introduction to PCB Design and CAD
Computer-aided Design and the OrCAD Design Suite
Before digging into the details of PCB Editor, we take a moment to discuss computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools in general. Computer-aided engineering tools cover all aspects of engineering design from drawings to analysis to manufacturing. Computer-aided design (CAD) is a category of CAE related to the physical layout and drawing development of a system design. CAD programs specific to the electronics industry are known as ele ctronic CAD (ECAD) or electronic design automation (EDA). EDA tools reduce development time and cost because they allow designs to be simulated and analyzed prior to purchasing and manufacturing hardware. Once a design has been ...
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