Differential Pair
Created: June 09, 2022 | Updated: June 09, 2022
| Applies to version: 5
Summary
The Differential Pair dialog allows you to define differential pairs for PCB tracks.
Access
The dialog is accessed from the PCB panel in Differential Pairs Editor mode by double-clicking on an existing differential pair or by clicking Add or Edit.
Options/Controls
- Positive Net - displays the positive (+) net in the current differential pair. Differential pairs use a naming convention that requires the relevant nets to use a common prefix, followed by a consistent positive/negative suffix, e.g.,
TX0_P
andTX0_N
. Click the down arrow to view and select a net. Click in the field to edit the net name and add your positive suffix. - Negative Net - displays the negative (-) net in the current differential pair. Differential pairs use a naming convention that requires the relevant nets use a common prefix, followed by a consistent positive/negative suffix, e.g.,
TX0_P
andTX0_N
. Click the down arrow to view and select a net. Click in the field to edit the net name and add your negative suffix. - Name - displays the current name for this differential pair. Edit this field to create or modify the name.