DBK File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dbk
Full Name OrCAD Schematic Capture Backup File
Primary Association Electronic Design Files
Developed by Cadence Design Systems
File Type Backup File
Primary Use Schematic Design Backup
Supporting Software OrCAD PCB Designer
Data Encoding Binary
Compression None inherently, but can be manually compressed
Security No built-in encryption
Advantage 1 Reliable backup for schematic designs
Advantage 2 Can prevent data loss
Disadvantage 1 Can be large in size depending on the project complexity
Disadvantage 2 Readable only by specific software
File Interaction Mostly used for restoration and archival purposes
Auto-generated Yes, by the software during certain operations like updates or manual saves
Can Contain PCB Design data, schematic symbols, and layouts
Editability Not directly editable, meant to be restored to a .DSN file for editing
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Popularity Widely used among OrCAD users
File Structure Proprietary Binary Format