Assistance Required for Importing CVM_65X11_MIRROR Connector Symbol from OrCAD to Altium for Jetson AGX Orin Carrier Board Design

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Hi,

I am currently designing a customized carrier board for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB using Altium Designer. Although the official OrCAD design files are available, I encountered an issue while importing them into Altium: schematic pages 3, 4, and 5—specifically those containing the CVM connector—are not being imported properly.

I would like to use the CVM_65X11_MIRROR connector symbol in my Altium design exactly as it appears in the original P3737_A05 OrCAD schematic (base version). Could you please guide me on how to extract or recreate this symbol accurately in Altium?

Best Regards,
Swadesh

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I’d be happy to help you with your issue!

It seems like you’re trying to import the official OrCAD design files for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB into Altium Designer, but you’re having trouble with the schematic pages 3, 4, and 5, specifically the ones containing the CVM connector. You want to use the exact same connector symbol in your Altium design as it appears in the original.

To help you with this, I’ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to extract or recreate the connector symbol accurately in Altium.

Method 1: Extracting the Symbol from OrCAD Files

  1. Open the OrCAD design files (.dsn or .opj) in OrCAD Capture or OrCAD Designer.
  2. Locate the schematic pages 3, 4, and 5, which contain the CVM connector.
  3. Select the CVM connector symbol by clicking on it.
  4. Go to File > Export > Symbol (or press Ctrl + Shift + S).
  5. In the Export Symbol dialog box, select the desired format (e.g., *.sch, *.lib, or *.dwg).
  6. Choose a location to save the exported symbol file.
  7. Import the exported symbol file into Altium Designer using File > Import > Symbol (or press Ctrl + Shift + I).

Method 2: Recreating the Symbol in Altium

  1. Create a new symbol in Altium Designer by going to File > New > Symbol (or press Ctrl + Shift + N).
  2. Draw the CVM connector symbol manually using Altium’s symbol creation tools.
  3. Use the OrCAD design files as a reference to ensure accuracy.
  4. Save the recreated symbol in Altium’s native format (e.g., *.SchLib).

Comparison of Methods

Both methods have their pros and cons:

  • Method 1 (Extracting the Symbol): This method is faster and more accurate, as you’re directly exporting the symbol from the original OrCAD files. However, you’ll need to have OrCAD installed and configured on your system.
  • Method 2 (Recreating the Symbol): This method gives you more control over the symbol creation process, but it may be more time-consuming and prone to errors. You’ll need to have a good understanding of Altium’s symbol creation tools and the CVM connector’s specifications.

Additional Tips

  • Make sure to verify the accuracy of the extracted or recreated symbol by comparing it with the original OrCAD design files.
  • If you’re using a different version of Altium or OrCAD, you may need to adjust the export/import settings or symbol creation process accordingly.
  • Consider reaching out to NVIDIA’s support team or Altium’s community forums for further assistance if you encounter any issues during the process.

I hope this helps you resolve the issue and successfully recreate the CVM connector symbol in Altium Designer!

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Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

Actually, I don’t have the Orcad tool to export the symbol. Also, if I am going with the second method there could be possibility of making mistake as there are 699 pins.
Could you help me by exporting the Connector symbol using Orcad and share the .OLB or .LIB file with me.

Thanks!

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Please refer to Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit Carrier Board Design Files (A05) Log in | NVIDIA Developer

This all we provide. If you need further assistance please check with your EDA tool vendor. Sometimes, connector vendors or component distributors also do provide PCB footprints to support different EDA tools.