allsey87
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Schematic Capture across two PCBs in Altium
G'day All,
I'm designing a system which to save space (in the X and Y planes) uses a split Z plane PCB layout which is interconnected by standard 100mil (2.54mm) headers. The following image should help to clarify my confusing description:
I'm using Altium and my question is how to go about this. Should I draw to separate schematic captures for both PCB planes? should I use some sort of hierarchical design? Is there away of linking a connector component between two sheets?
One thought which came to mind is I could use net labelling to show altium what I mean, but I think then the software will want me to place routes between the header and receptacle which isn't needed or possible.
Any ideas, tutorials, suggestions or experience with this sort of design welcomed
Cheers and best regards,
Mike
G'day All,
I'm designing a system which to save space (in the X and Y planes) uses a split Z plane PCB layout which is interconnected by standard 100mil (2.54mm) headers. The following image should help to clarify my confusing description:
I'm using Altium and my question is how to go about this. Should I draw to separate schematic captures for both PCB planes? should I use some sort of hierarchical design? Is there away of linking a connector component between two sheets?
One thought which came to mind is I could use net labelling to show altium what I mean, but I think then the software will want me to place routes between the header and receptacle which isn't needed or possible.
Any ideas, tutorials, suggestions or experience with this sort of design welcomed
Cheers and best regards,
Mike