Power net portal is a special schematic object used to define a power or ground net. Power ports allow you to conveniently indicate a power net at any location in the design. Power nets of the same designator automatically connect throughout your design #portal #power
A generic fixed inductor for rapid developing circuit topology. *You can now change the footprint and 3D model at the top level anytime you want. This is the power of #generics
To center your board in the layout mode, follow these steps:
In your EDA software, go to the layout mode and make sure the entire board is visible.
Select the Move tool or the equivalent command in your software, which is typically represented by a hand icon or a crosshair.
Click and drag the board to position it in the center of the viewport.
If you need more precision or have trouble moving the board, check if there is an "origin" or "reference point" feature available in your software. This allows you to set a specific point as the center of your layout. Place the origin at the geometric center of your board outline, and most EDA software will automatically center the display around this point when you zoom in or out.
Note that the steps above might vary slightly depending on the EDA software you're using. If you're using a specific software and need more guidance, please let me know which one you're using, and I can provide more tailored instructions.
To align wires in your schematic to a grid, follow these steps:
Configure the grid settings according to your requirements. You can usually find grid settings in your EDA software's preferences or settings menu. Set the grid size (e.g., 50 mils or 100 mils) and enable snap-to-grid functionality.
Locate the wires in your schematic that you want to align to the grid. Select the wire by clicking on it.
Move the wire by dragging its endpoints so that they snap to the nearest grid points. You can also use the arrow keys in some EDA tools for finer control over wire placement.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the wires you want to align to the grid.
Keep in mind that aligning wires to a grid can make your schematic look cleaner and improve readability, but it's not always necessary. As long as your connections between components are correct and clear, your schematic should work fine. However, it's good practice to maintain neat schematics, as it can help with troubleshooting and understanding the circuit.
I apologize for any confusion, but I am an AI language model and not directly associated with any EDA software called Flux. If there is specific EDA software you are using, please let me know, and I can try to help you with wire alignment in your schematic based on that software.
I apologize for any confusion earlier, but I am an AI language model trained by Flux.ai and not an EDA software called "Flux." As a language model, I can help you with general electronics and PCB design questions. However, I cannot provide specific instructions or information about using a software called "Flux" for EDA purposes, as I'm not aware of any tool with that name. If you're using a different EDA software, let me know, and I'll do my best to help you set the layout grid spacing in that specific software.
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@docbrown how wide should I make a trace for 50 ohms using 1.6mm thick FR4?
I apologize for the confusion. It seems that I couldn't find information on setting a trace width using a designator rule. However, you can typically set trace widths in your PCB design software by defining design rules or constraints. Please refer to your specific design software's documentation for more information on how to set trace widths.
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@docbrown whats the best way to specify multiple trace widths in Flux?
I couldn't find specific information on specifying multiple trace widths in Flux. However, you can try exploring the Flux documentation or /tutorial/ for more information on PCB design and trace widths. If you still have questions, feel free to ask for further assistance.
To specify trace width in Flux, follow these steps:
Open the PCB Editor in Flux.
Select the net for which you want to modify the trace width. You can find the nets under "Objects" on the left panel.
In the right-hand panel, navigate to "Object Specific Rules".
Click the "Edit" button and then select "Add".
Search for "Trace Width" in the rule selector and click "Add". You can also add "Trace Width Maximum" and "Trace Width Minimum" to further constrain the width.
In the property field, enter the desired trace width.
If you want to change the trace width for several nets using rule selectors, follow these steps:
Open the PCB editor in Flux.
Select "Rules" on the top left panel and click "Add Ruleset".
Select the new ruleset and name it using the designator at the top of the right-hand panel.
In the "Selector" tab, add the designators of the nets you want to modify the trace width for.
In the "Layout Rules" tab, click the "Edit" button and then select "Add".
Search for "Trace Width" in the rule selector and click "Add". You can also add "Trace Width Maximum" and "Trace Width Minimum" to further constrain the width.
In the property field, enter the desired trace width.
To specify trace width using a net selector rule in Flux, follow these steps:
Open the PCB editor in Flux.
Select "Rules" on the top left panel and click "Add Ruleset".
Select the new ruleset and name it using the designator at the top of the right-hand panel.
In the "Selector" tab, click the "Add" button and choose "Net" from the dropdown menu. Then, enter the net name or a pattern to match multiple nets.
In the "Layout Rules" tab, click the "Edit" button and then select "Add".
Search for "Trace Width" in the rule selector and click "Add". You can also add "Trace Width Maximum" and "Trace Width Minimum" to further constrain the width.
In the property field, enter the desired trace width.
This will apply the specified trace width to all nets that match the net selector rule.
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