PCB Layout CAD : DRC/MRC Settings
Route Length/Isometric Routing
By configuring Route Length Settings for Routes, and specifying the Route Tolerance during Isometric Routing, it is possible to execute "Tune Route Length", "Tune Differential Pair Route Length", and "Make Routes Isometric".
Route Length Violations and Isometric Routing Tolerance Violations are verified in the DRC.
For more details about opening the DRC/MRC Settings screen, refer to About DRC/MRC Settings.
Setting Method
First, in Settings, there is an "Assignment" tab and "Advanced Settings" tab.
The "Advanced Settings" tab is used for configuring actual settings, and the "Assignment" tab is used for configuring which settings are assigned to which Net.
About the Work Procedure
STEP 1: Configure settings in the "Advanced Settings" tab
STEP 2: Assign settings to the Net Class in the "Assignment" tab
The following will explain each setting tab.
Explanation of Each Setting Tab
Tab Name | Content |
It is possible to assign the "Settings" that are applied to Nets set in the "Net Class". For example, you can create a "Power Supply Net Class (GND, VCC)" Net Class, and assign the setting for "Power Supply Net Settings". |
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Configures actual settings. |
Advanced Settings
Configure actual Route Length settings.
For more details about adding settings, refer to Adding Settings.
The following is an explanation of each operation of the Advanced Settings tab.
Route Length Settings
The following will explain how to configure Route Length Settings.
Explanation of Route Length Settings Contents
Item Name | Content |
Route Length Settings |
When a check is placed for "Route Length Settings", Route Length can be checked using either "Route Length" or "Tolerance". |
Set Route Length |
Checks whether the Route Length is within the Tolerance for Basis Route Length. |
Set Tolerance only |
Checks whether multiple Routes are within the Tolerance. |
Assignment Settings
For more details, refer to Assignment Settings.