Chapter 5
Working with Traces and Copper
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Net Bridges
The net bridge functionality permits connections between different nets
(for example, digital and analog grounds) without losing the properties of
either net.
Creating a Net Bridge
Complete the following steps to create a net bridge:
1.
Select
Tools»Database»Database Manager
.
2.
Click the
Create New Part
button in the
Parts
area, select
Net bridge
and click
OK
. The
Net Bridge Edit Layer
displays on your
workspace.
3.
Select
Place»Net Bridge Pins
to display the
Place Net Bridge Pin
dialog box.
4.
Enter the desired parameters for the first pin of the net bridge, click
OK
and place the pin on the workspace.
5.
Select
Place»Pins
again, enter the parameters for the second pin of the
net bridge, click
OK
and place the pin on the workspace in the desired
location.
6.
Connect the two pins by selecting
Place»Shape»Rectangle
and
drawing a rectangle between them, being sure to overlap the two pins.