The Altium Designer Connectivity Insight functionality (part of the Design Insight feature) displays an instant view of the connection relationships within a project. There are a number of different net identifiers that can be used to connect between sheets. The way this connectivity is created will depend on how you structure your schematic: either as a flat design or as a hierarchical design. Place wires to create physical connectivity or use net labels to create logical connectivity.Īs well as creating logical connectivity within a schematic sheet, there are also objects for creating logical connectivity between schematic sheets. As the designer, you are free to decide which connectivity model best suits your design, including a mixture of both techniques. On the other hand, Net Labels reduce the amount of wiring, but the user must scan the sheet to find all potential connections. Physical connectivity allows a user to follow each wire as they study the circuit, but a lot of wires can result in a dense and busy schematic. This type of connectivity is referred to as logical connectivity. The software identifies these two net sections and connects them to form a single net. You can also connect one pin to another by placing a short Wire and a Net Label on each component pin. On the schematic, you can create that connectivity by drawing a wire from one component to another - this is referred to as physical connectivity. ► Learn about Design Synchronization Physical and Logical Connectivity ► Learn about Bundling Multiple Nets into Buses & Signal Harnesses ► Learn about Creating a Multi-channel Design ► Learn about Multi-sheet & Hierarchical Designs ► Learn about Verifying Your Design Project If you're learning how to structure your design and create connectivity, you might find the following pages helpful. In the schematic, you create the logical representation of your design by connecting the component pins together to design the printed circuit board, you place the physical components and create the same connectivity with the routing. It is the components and how they connect to each other that create your unique, electronic circuit. Parent page: Capturing Your Design Idea as a Schematic Two Separate Nets That Have the Same Name.Options for Controlling the Naming of the Nets.How The Design Structure Affects the Connectivity.

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