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| PeterHer |
Posted - 30 Jul 2022 : 06:25:01
Hi All,
Is is possible to create two holes for just one connection?
I want to make a component, like for an AMP connector which has two pins(holes) but represents just one connection.
Thanks in advance,
Peter |
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| Iain Wilkie |
Posted - 30 Jul 2022 : 08:57:56
See under Help (Multiple PCB Pins)
Multiple Pin Numbers
As well as assigning pins "one to one", it is also possible to assign multiple PCB pins to a single Schematic pin. This allows you to model certain types of component that have 'internal' connections within the component, or those that have multiple pins that need to be assigned to the same net.
To do this, using the Pin Assignments tab in the Component Editor, edit the pin entry in the PCB Symbol Pad Number cell. The corresponding list of Component Pin Name/Numbers must also be edited to match the PCB Symbol Pad Numbers entered. When editing these for the first time and editing from the default single Pad Number, the Component Pin Name/Number cell will be updated automatically to match. Both lists must have the same number of entries.
Each list can be separated with commas (,) (to assign all the PCB pads to the same net, with connections in the PCB that must to be routed). For example, 1,4,8 When the Optimise option is run, it will show these as unrouted connections. If left unrouted, the Connectivity Check Report will report these as split nets and requiring routing.
Or, separate the pad numbers with plus (+) signs (to assign them to the same net, but indicating that the pins are connected internally within the component and do not all need to be routed). For example, 1+4+8
Iain |
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