Course Description In this course, you learn about different RF PCB front-to-back flows. One popular flow starts from the Agilent Advanced Design System (ADS) toolset. Although you do not use the ADS tool in this course, you learn how to import an IFF file representing the ADS schematic into Allegro® Design Entry HDL (DE-HDL). In another flow, you import the ADS schematic and layout files directly into Allegro PCB Editor. You also create an RF schematic in DE-HDL, merge RF blocks from ADS, and backannotate the DE-HDL schematic with part, property, and connectivity changes made in the RF layout.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Import an ADS schematic into Allegro Design Entry HDL (DE-HDL)
Import an ADS layout into Allegro PCB Editor
Modify RF component properties in the schematic and layout
Perform RF placement and routing
Export layout files from Allegro PCB Editor to ADS
Merge an RF and digital design
Operate RF-PCB commands in Allegro PCB Editor
Software Used in This Course
Allegro Design Authoring
Allegro PCB Designer with Analog/RF option
Software Release(s) SPB 17.2
Modules in This Course
ADS to DE-HDL
More Use Models
PCB Editor RF Layout
Audience
PCB Layout Designers
RF Designers
Prerequisites
You must have experience with or knowledge of the following:
Schematic entry and board layout flow using Allegro Design Entry HDL and Allegro PCB Editor
