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PCB Constraints by John Burkhert
Discover PCB design tips with the PCB Constraints series by John Burkhert. Learn assembly, trace control, and digital circuit design with OrCAD X and Allegro X!
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Constraint Manager User Guide
Explore how to define, view, and analyze constraints at each step of the PCB Design process using the Constraint Manager in OrCAD X.
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Constraint Manager with OrCAD X Capture
This comprehensive guide teaches you how to define and manage constraints using OrCAD X Capture.
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