Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Expectations

    1. 01: Opening a Project

    2. 02: Basic Workspace Setup & Editing

    3. 03: Placing Parts

    4. 04: Placing External Parts

    5. 05: Connecting Components

    6. 06: Connecting a Bus

    7. 07: Creating a Homogeneous Part

    8. 08: Creating a Heterogeneous Part

    9. 09: Working with Libraries

    10. 10: Hierarchical Design

    11. 11: Electrical Design Rule Checks

    12. 12: Introduction to the Constraint Manager

    13. 13: Generating a Bill of Materials

    14. 14: Generating a Netlist

    1. Blog: OrCAD X Schematic Library Path

    2. Blog: Electrical Schematic Design Checklist

    3. Blog: BOM Schematic Design Tools With OrCAD X

    1. End of Course Overview

    2. Schematic Capture and Circuit Design Final Quiz

    3. End of Course Survey

About this course

  • Free
  • 21 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What version of OrCAD X is being used in this course?

    The OrCAD X Capture CIS mini-certification was recorded using Cadence 24.1. The latest version of the tool is 25.1, but the concepts and workflows conveyed in the videos still apply to the current release of the product.

  • How do I get a certificate for this course?

    This course no longer offers a certificate upon completion. However, if you’re looking to earn a certificate, we recommend accessing the full certification here on our website.

  • Do the videos in this course have subtitles?

    The videos that are currently uploaded for this course do not have any subtitles available.

  • Is a free version of the OrCAD X software available?

    Yes! If you are a student, you can sign up and register for a free OrCAD X academic license. Or if you are no longer in school, you can sign up and register for a free 30-day trial here.

  • Do you offer a full certification?

    To access our full certification, please go to Cadence OrCAD X Capture Training.

  • Do you have a walkthrough or example project that shows a complete PCB design from start to finish?

    Yes. Our Mechanical Keyboard Design series provides a step-by-step example of designing a custom mechanical keyboard, from schematic to layout, using the same tools featured in this course. Access the series here.