OrCAD Library Builder, easy as 1 2 3
OrCAD Library Builder provides the most advanced PDF datasheet extraction, intuitive symbol automation, IPC-driven land pattern generators, and comprehensive part verification technology to create schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and STEP models in a fraction of time versus manual methods. Eliminating manual processes results in up to an 80% reduction in library creation time; especially for large or complex parts that require hours to build.
Example: An IPC-compliant 64 pin QFP footprint, 3D STEP model, and heterogeneous schematic symbol – complete with pin names and information – can be created from scratch in under four minutes!
Key Benefits
- Accelerates Symbol and Footprint Creation
- Improves Component Model Accuracy
- Reduces Library Errors
- Saves Time
Advanced PDF Extraction
OrCAD Library Builder includes unique PDF extraction technology which allows users to capture and convert data quickly and efficiently. With the advanced PDF extraction capabilities, you can quickly import BGA maps, SOIC diagrams, and complex tables directly from the PDF into OrCAD Library Builder to jump start component model creation and minimize errors due to human entry.
Efficient Schematic Symbol Creation
OrCAD Library Builder includes features to accelerate the schematic symbol creation process, allowing users to quickly extract datasheet specifications as well as efficiently format and check the data. Once the data is validated, automatically assign pins to symbols, interactively drag-and-drop pins to desired locations, and intelligently fracture large symbols by user–defined characteristics to quickly create the required schematic symbols.
Accelerated PCB Footprint Creation
A template-based approach to footprint creation allows users to select from comprehensive list of component packages including BGA, CHIP, CHIPARRAY, DIP, LCC, LGA, PLCC, QFN, QFP, SOJ, and SOP. PCB footprints and land patterns are automatically built to IPC-7351 standards or can be customized by a calculator-driven GUI allowing users to input dimensions directly from component datasheets.
Automated Component Verification Checks
Eliminate library part errors with comprehensive checking and verification tools. Automated component verification checks included in OrCAD Library Builder reduce manual processes during model creation, minimizing human error and increasing validation accuracy with cross-probe integration between symbols and footprints for efficient component review.
Intuitive GUI
The intuitive GUI in OrCAD Library Builder creates an easy-to-use environment for editing schematic symbols and PCB footprints. Easily adjust pads, leads, dimensioning, and more and see the direct effects of changing parameters within the footprint model.
Template Creation
Easily define and apply corporate standards with templates to ensure consistency throughout the library creation process for all users.
3D Model Generation
With the 3D model generator in OrCAD Library Builder, dynamically generate 3D models based on the exact dimensions of your footprints. This enables fast and accurate 3D analysis in either the ECAD or MCAD design environments, helping designers ensure proper fit and clearance for their PCB assemblies.
Integration to CIP
OrCAD Library Builder is integrated directly into the Component Information Portal (CIP) allowing you to quickly create and link component models to new database parts.
