Course Description This class is designed around more advanced topics and exploration of the tool. This course does not teach basic tool operations. It is required that designers who are not actively using the tool first complete the Allegro® PCB Editor Basic Techniques and the Allegro® PCB Editor Intermediate Techniques courses. In this course, you will explore the use of advanced methodologies available from within the PCB Editor software. You will start with creating multiple cross sections in your design. This is usually required with Flex designs but can also be used in standard PCB designs. You will then explore creating Inter Layer checks. Again, this is a requirement for Flex designs but can also be used in standard PCB designs. Next, you will create via structures. Via structures consists of a series of vias, usually blind and/or buried vias, connected by routing to create a single element that can be used much like a library element. Finally, you will set up your design and run the Backdrilling routine. Backdrilling is a manufacturing technique that can be used to remove stubs created by vias.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Create multiple cross sections in a design
View and create Inter Layer checks
Create and work with Via Structures
Use backdrill to remove stubs
Software Used in This Course
Allegro PCB Designer
High-Speed Option (only needed for High-Speed Via Structures)
Software Release(s) SPB17.2-2016
Modules in This Course
Multi-Cross Section Support
Inter Layer Checks
Via Structures
Backdrilling
Audience
This course is for PCB Designers and others who wish to learn more about the Allegro PCB Editor tool.
Prerequisites
You must have completed the following courses or have the equivalent experience:
