Schematic Editor

Software & Version:
2.1i

Audience
This training is targeted for designers who are new to schematic entry tools or Foundations software first-time users.

Prerequisites
None

What is the level of the material?
Level I - Beginning

Training Duration
1 Hour

Content Description
This training will teach the basic features of the Foundation Schematic Editor: entering symbols, wires, and busses, adding hierarchy, and making pin assignments.

Objectives
After completing this training, student will be able to:

• Place symbols on a schematic sheet.
• Connect symbols using wires and busses.
• Create a hierarchical design with schematic-based and HDL-based components.
• Make pin assignments.
• Create a netlist for implementation.

Topics or Training Outline

• Symbols, Wires, and Busses
• Hierarchy
• Adding Attributes and Parameters
• Importing Designs and Macros
• Some Useful Commands
• Summary

Teaching Activities
Structured Discussion
Paper exercise(s)
Lab exercise(s)
Demo
Review questions
Test x