Prohibit Connected Comp

Rule check for components that should not be connected to certain nets.

In high-speed signal, some passive components are not allowed to connect directly to some signals. For example, the inductor should not be used for clock signal because it leads critical signal quality problem.
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  • Item: Input item name.
  • Net: Select a target net group that should not has specific components.
  • Prohibit Comp: Select prohibited component group.
  • Check Options:
    • Allowable Count: Quantity allowed for check
    • Check Type: Select to check type only serial or parallel among the connected parts. And select the Power/Ground Net Group that is connected to the end of the parts.