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    PowerPCB Reuse function

    powerpcb reuse Has anybody had any sucess using "Reuse" in PowerPCB? Specifically, I'm looking to port an RF pcb layout from one design to another. - Thanks.
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    What's the voltage across the diode here?

    Re: Diode problem It looks like they're just running through all the different scenarios a beginner might have issues with: Negative supplies, diodes without a terminal attached to ground, voltages across a reversed bias diode. These things aren't obvious if it's the first time you've...
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    How to debug spurs on a delta-sigma synthesizers IC?

    Delta-Sigma Synthesizers Does anybody have a good paper on practical ways to debug spurs on a delta-sigma synthesizer IC? (Yes, we have them...and yes, I'm extremely worried.) We have the basic problem...spur close to harmonics of the reference and limited access to the circuitry (with it...
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    Back Annotate Problem from Layout to Capture

    Sorry, you're more or less screwed after the damage is done with back annotation. The Swap file is the way to go though.... 1. BACKUP everthing in Pads and Orcard before you re-annotate. (I still do this, even though the process is down pat.) 2. Use ECO mode in Pads to create the...
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    Which PCB tool to choose?

    Although there are some hoops you need to jump through for back annotation and part attributes, I think the best combo is using PowerPCB with Orcad Schematic for the front end.

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