Replicating Orcad layout

[deba_fire]

Hi Everyone,

I have a PCB layout for testing a single IC. I need to make a new single board where four of the same IC can be tested simultaneously. Basically I need to replicate the current PCB 4 times on a single board. Is there any option in Orcad layout(9.10) to do this?

Thanks and Regards

 

[mishrashashi]

First You have to update your schematic with duplicate symbols. Then export to layout. Forcefully placement of symbols are difficult.

 

[deba_fire]

I think there is a shorter method in layout itself. But I am not aware of it. If anyone has experience in replicating, please help.

 

[mishrashashi]

If you want to replicating components and caonnected nets, it is not possible in orcad layout. only mechanical components can repicate.

hope this is helpful.

 

[deba_fire]

I read on net that panelization is used to replicate boards. I have one question regarding that method. Do the multiple boards share the same power supply? If we want them to share same supply what needs to be done?