In recent work, there are often problems such as incorrect packaging of project materials, incorrect BOM, and mismatch between schematic diagram and PCB packaging. Therefore, I was looking for a way to reduce errors and found some CIS configurations written by experts, which are very suitable for solving this kind of problem. Therefore, the steps are listed in detail and the key parts are explained. This allows first-time users to avoid detours, enable them to use it quickly, and improve work efficiency.
This method is suitable for design management of individuals or small and micro enterprises. The advantage is to reduce errors, reduce the time of producing BOM and the error rate of BOM. Enough chatter and get to the point. The whole process is divided into four major steps:
- Device library information archiving
- Set local database data source and add data source
- Configuration of CIS schematic database
- Configure Capture.ini
Verified environment: ( After actual verification, it has little to do with the following environment )
win10, 64 bit
Database: access in office components. (2019)
Cadence： 16.6
1. Device library information archiving
I am using Access2019. First, open the database, create a new blank database, create a new table, right-click the new table name on the left, and select Design View, as shown in the figure below
Click "Create" to enter the data table creation interface, and follow the instructions below to complete data entry:
According to the previous method, complete the material types, such as capacitors, ICs, transistors, etc. (You can also build the framework first and add it later.) Material creation can also be done by importing an Excel table.
Put the schematic library, PCB packaging library, material data manual and database (newly created) into one folder directory (to facilitate reuse of local and network versions later, and convenient path setting) :
The first big step has now been completed.
2. Set up and add data sources
Open the server control panel (win10 is in "Start"---"Windows System"---Control Panel, if you can't find it, please go to Baidu), then open the management tools---open ODBC data source
Configure data source
Note: The online version needs to store all the above library files in the network disk in the root directory folder of the network disk, and then map the network disk to the local computer to become a local disk, that is, right-click on the root directory file of the network disk. Just select "Map network drive".
This completes the second step
3. CIS database configuration
Create or open a project, and be sure to select the Capture CIS option.
- Create a new configuration
Continue to the next step until you reach the PCB_Footprint page and check select table property. As shown below:
Then keep going to the next step until you see the picture below. Check
After the setting is completed, you can view the configuration information summary, as shown below
You can save a configuration file for direct call later, or it can be shared by multiple people.
The third big step is completed.
4. Configure the Capture.ini file
Find capture.ini: The file path is as follows: Be careful not to get the wrong file, there are the same files in other paths!
- The modifications are as follows:
The above settings
Configure Capture.ini file
Find capture.ini: The file path is as follows: Be careful not to get the wrong file, there are the same files in other paths!
Note: The above path needs to be consistent with the path of the previously stored library file. The paths of the local version and the network version will be different.
All the above settings are completed and the verification results are:
Enter the schematic design interface, press the Z key or execute Place/Database Part to open the CIS center library interface. as the picture shows:
The selected device is already displayed in green, proving that it can be called.
Summarize:
The configuration process of CIS is divided into database creation, data source configuration, CIS parameter configuration, and parameter modification of capture.ini in CIS. The operation process is relatively simple. Some of them can generally be used normally after paying attention to the details. With the database, it is very convenient for multiple people to use it at the same time, and for maintenance by dedicated personnel. I hope it will be useful to everyone.