Capture CIS
Encyclopedia
OrCAD Capture CIS is a software tool used for circuit schematic capture
. It is part of the OrCAD
circuit design suite.
Capture CIS is nearly identical to the similar OrCAD tool, Capture. The difference between the two tools comes in the addition of the component information system (CIS). The CIS links component information, such as printed circuit board
package footprint data or simulation behavior data, with the circuit symbol in the schematic. When exported to other tools in the OrCAD design suite, the data stored in the CIS is also transferred to the other tool. Thus, when a design engineer exports a schematic to the circuit board layout utility, the majority of the circuit elements have footprints linked to them. This saves time for the design engineer.
Capture CIS has the ability to export netlist
s, representative of the circuit schematic which is currently open, to the OrCAD simulation utility, PSpice
. Capture CIS also exports a simulation configuration file, accessible through the simulation toolbar. This, coupled with the CIS, allows for quick simulations with data representative of how the circuit will behave. Capture may also export a netlist to the SPICE
simulation utility.
Capture may export a hardware description of the circuit schematic that is currently open, either in Verilog
or VHDL.
Capture also has the ability to export netlists to several different circuit board layout utilities, such as OrCAD Layout, Allegro, and others. When combined with the CIS, circuit board footprints are linked to this netlist. This, combined with the pin to pin interconnect description of the netlist, will open the correct part footprints, and, if the CIS data that CIS exported is correct, will connect all of the pads together with representative lines. This feature makes the circuit board design process easier for the design engineer.
Recent versions of capture also include a TCL/TK scripting functionality that allows users to execute a command through a command prompt. The command can be stored and replayed later. This allows users extensive customization and scripts can be written to automate any task possible though the graphical interface.
The latest version of OrCAD also includes a marketplace much like the Android or iPhone app stores. This enables customers to get on-demand access to information, design data, and resources from across the Web, and apps both free and paid, written in TCL/TK which can be used to customize the design environment and get features and capabilities not supported by the tool.
's ODBC
standard. Data in an MRP
, ERP
, or PDM
system can be directly accessed for use during component decision-making process.
Schematic capture
Schematic capture or schematic entry is a step in the design cycle of electronic design automation at which the electronic diagram, or electronic schematic of the designed electronic circuit is created by a designer...
. It is part of the OrCAD
OrCAD
OrCAD is a proprietary software tool suite used primarily for electronic design automation. The software is used mainly to create electronic prints for manufacturing of printed circuit boards, by electronic design engineers and electronic technicians to manufacture electronic schematics.The name...
circuit design suite.
Capture CIS is nearly identical to the similar OrCAD tool, Capture. The difference between the two tools comes in the addition of the component information system (CIS). The CIS links component information, such as printed circuit board
Printed circuit board
A printed circuit board, or PCB, is used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, tracks or signal traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. It is also referred to as printed wiring board or etched wiring...
package footprint data or simulation behavior data, with the circuit symbol in the schematic. When exported to other tools in the OrCAD design suite, the data stored in the CIS is also transferred to the other tool. Thus, when a design engineer exports a schematic to the circuit board layout utility, the majority of the circuit elements have footprints linked to them. This saves time for the design engineer.
Capture CIS has the ability to export netlist
Netlist
The word netlist can be used in several different contexts, but perhaps the most popular is in the field of electronic design. In this context, a "netlist" describes the connectivity of an electronic design....
s, representative of the circuit schematic which is currently open, to the OrCAD simulation utility, PSpice
PSPICE
PSpice is a SPICE analog circuit and digital logic simulation program for Microsoft Windows. The name is an acronym for Personal Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis.- History :...
. Capture CIS also exports a simulation configuration file, accessible through the simulation toolbar. This, coupled with the CIS, allows for quick simulations with data representative of how the circuit will behave. Capture may also export a netlist to the SPICE
SPICE
SPICE is a general-purpose, open source analog electronic circuit simulator.It is a powerful program that is used in integrated circuit and board-level design to check the integrity of circuit designs and to predict circuit behavior.- Introduction :Unlike board-level designs composed of discrete...
simulation utility.
Capture may export a hardware description of the circuit schematic that is currently open, either in Verilog
Verilog
In the semiconductor and electronic design industry, Verilog is a hardware description language used to model electronic systems. Verilog HDL, not to be confused with VHDL , is most commonly used in the design, verification, and implementation of digital logic chips at the register-transfer level...
or VHDL.
Capture also has the ability to export netlists to several different circuit board layout utilities, such as OrCAD Layout, Allegro, and others. When combined with the CIS, circuit board footprints are linked to this netlist. This, combined with the pin to pin interconnect description of the netlist, will open the correct part footprints, and, if the CIS data that CIS exported is correct, will connect all of the pads together with representative lines. This feature makes the circuit board design process easier for the design engineer.
Recent versions of capture also include a TCL/TK scripting functionality that allows users to execute a command through a command prompt. The command can be stored and replayed later. This allows users extensive customization and scripts can be written to automate any task possible though the graphical interface.
The latest version of OrCAD also includes a marketplace much like the Android or iPhone app stores. This enables customers to get on-demand access to information, design data, and resources from across the Web, and apps both free and paid, written in TCL/TK which can be used to customize the design environment and get features and capabilities not supported by the tool.
Capture CIS Option
Capture CIS option is a part of Capture CIS that can interface with any database which complies with MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
's ODBC
Open Database Connectivity
In computing, ODBC is a standard C interface for accessing database management systems . The designers of ODBC aimed to make it independent of database systems and operating systems...
standard. Data in an MRP
Material requirements planning
Material requirements planning is a production planning and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes. Most MRP systems are software-based, while it is possible to conduct MRP by hand as well....
, ERP
Enterprise resource planning
Enterprise resource planning systems integrate internal and external management information across an entire organization, embracing finance/accounting, manufacturing, sales and service, customer relationship management, etc. ERP systems automate this activity with an integrated software application...
, or PDM
Product Data Management
Product data management is the business function often within product lifecycle management that is responsible for the creation, management and publication of product data...
system can be directly accessed for use during component decision-making process.
External links
- OrCAD Capture CIS product page at CadenceCadence Design SystemsCadence Design Systems, Inc is an electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc...
website. - The Orcad Capture MarketPlace report on WallStreet Journal