Description

Introduction

Schematic Design using Altium course, covering the step-by-step process of creating and managing circuit diagrams. Participants will learn how to capture complex circuits using industry-standard practices, add components, create hierarchical designs, and run electrical rule checks (ERC). The training emphasizes essential skills to ensure schematic accuracy and prepare designs for PCB layout.

Prerequisites of Schematic Design

• Basic Understanding of Electronic Components and Circuits (resistors, capacitors, ICs, etc.)
• Familiarity with Circuit Diagrams (beneficial but not mandatory)
• Altium Designer Software Installed (optional for practice)
• Windows OS Experience (for software interaction)

Table of Contents

 1: Introduction to Schematic Design and Project Setup

1.1 What is Schematic Capture?

1.2 Overview of Altium’s Schematic Editor

1.3 Setting Up a New Project(Ref: Advanced PCB Layout with Altium)

1.4 Navigating the Schematic Workspace

2: Adding and Managing Components

2.1 Component Libraries: Accessing Built-in Libraries

2.2 Searching and Placing Components

2.3 Creating and Importing Custom Components

2.4 Component Parameters and Documentation

3: Wiring and Connections

3.1 Techniques for Wiring Components

3.2 Adding Ports, Buses, and Signal Labels

3.3 Managing Connections Across Multi-Sheet Designs

3.4 Working with Net Names and Pin Swapping

4: Hierarchical Design

4.1 Introduction to Hierarchical Schematic Design

4.2 Creating Multi-Sheet Projects

4.3 Adding and Linking Subcircuits

4.4 Best Practices for Organizing Large Schematics

5: Electrical Rule Checking (ERC) and Error Resolution

5.1 Configuring Electrical Rules for the Design

5.2 Running ERC for Error Detection

5.3 Resolving Common ERC Warnings and Errors

5.4 Optimizing Designs for PCB Layout

6: Working with Design Variants

6.1 Introduction to Design Variants

6.2 Creating and Managing Variants in Altium

6.3 Using Variants for Different Product Configurations

6.4 Exporting Variant-Specific Documentation

7: Documentation and Output Generation

7.1 Annotating Schematics for Clarity

7.2 Generating Reports: Netlists and BOM

7.3 Preparing Design Documentation for Review

7.4 Exporting Schematic Files for PCB Layout

8: Final Project and Wrap-Up

8.1 Designing a Complete Schematic: Practical Example

8.2 Review of the Design Workflow

8.3 Project Presentation and Feedback

8.4 Q&A and Closing Remarks

Conclusion

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of schematic design using Altium Designer. They will be able to create, organize, and validate circuit diagrams, ensuring that their designs are ready for smooth PCB layout and manufacturing processes.

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