Complete Tutorial (Includes Schematic & Layout):?Connectivity of Schematic Objects
Connectivity is the electrical links between objects in the schematic design area. Objects with
electrical properties and their own functionalities are:
· Schematic symbols
· Wires
· Junctions
· Net labels
Schematic symbol parts: A schematic symbol is a representation of an electronic component.
These objects usually have multiple connection points or terminals that describe a pin location
on the actual component. Each terminal has a pin number corresponding to the pin of the
physical component and may have a label to describe this pin. A connection can be made to a
terminal by drawing a wire to the terminal end or anywhere along its length. If a connection is
made along its length a junction will be placed at the intersection.
Note: There are also special schematic symbols that will let you easily connect a network to
ground.
Note: Hidden terminals are another way to show connectivity through a schematic symbol.
This method connects hidden terminals to special net identifiers VCC, +v, -v, and gnd
automatically through the design of the symbol part.