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question re. reach of net labels, net definition

 

Is my understanding of the reach of net labels correct?

A "net label" is only recognized on the same hierachical sheet, but not in sub-sheets.
Different hierachical sheets can use the same net label without creating a sheet to sheet connection.

A "global label" is recognized throughout the entire schematic on all hierachical sheets.
Good for sheet to sheet connection.

Here is my question:

Is there a means to define a net that is valid in a hierarchical sheet and all its sub-sheets, but not in other hierarchical sheets?
This would be useful if several identical complex blocks need to be designed.

Thanks, Tom
 

Hi,

In your case, use hierarchical labels and hierarchical pins to connect sub-sheets to the mother sheet or othe sub-sheets. Furthermore, it shows how the different blocks are interconnected.


El dom., jun. 16, 2024 a 10:23, tom_iphi via groups.io
<iphi@...> escribió:
Is my understanding of the reach of net labels correct?

A "net label" is only recognized on the same hierachical sheet, but not in sub-sheets.
Different hierachical sheets can use the same net label without creating a sheet to sheet connection.

A "global label" is recognized throughout the entire schematic on all hierachical sheets.
Good for sheet to sheet connection.

Here is my question:

Is there a means to define a net that is valid in a hierarchical sheet and all its sub-sheets, but not in other hierarchical sheets?
This would be useful if several identical complex blocks need to be designed.

Thanks, Tom

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