PCB Clustering for OrCAD provides AutoClustering technology, intelligent design (IP) reuse and replication technology that can reduce board placement time.

Resides directly in the OrCAD PCB Editor canvas. Leverages related components grouped together in the schematic to auto-generate tiled placement clusters. Clusters can be based on hierarchy, pages, reference designator prefixes/suffixes and/or ROOM properties defined in the schematic. Allows quick, logical grouping in the physical realm, enabling faster placement. Automatically replicates clustering configuration using matching algorithm by finding other like circuits in the design. Allows for partial match configurations and works regardless of component orientation. Clusters can be saved for reuse as a template that contains net topology, placement information, and etch. Templates can be referenced and used in current and subsequent designs. Creating a library of templates raises the level of abstraction by focusing on placement by template (group of components) as opposed to one part at a time.

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