Cadence OrCAD
PCB Design Solutions for Everyone.
Overview
Cadence OrCAD is a popular and scalable suite of PCB design tools. It includes OrCAD Capture for schematic design, PSpice for analog and mixed-signal simulation, and OrCAD PCB Designer for layout. It is widely used by engineers in various industries for its powerful features and scalability, from individual designers to large enterprise teams. It is fully compatible with the enterprise-level Allegro platform.
✨ Key Features
- OrCAD Capture (Schematic Design)
- OrCAD PSpice (Simulation and Analysis)
- OrCAD PCB Designer (Layout and Routing)
- Constraint-driven design flow
- Scalable to Cadence Allegro for more complex designs
- Extensive component libraries
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Industry-leading PSpice simulator for high-accuracy analog simulation
- Scalability and compatibility with the high-end Allegro platform
- Proven and reliable technology used for decades
Unique Value: Offers a scalable, industry-proven PCB design solution with best-in-class simulation capabilities, providing a clear growth path from individual projects to complex enterprise systems.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- IoT product development
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial automation systems
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Integrated Circuit (IC) design
- FPGA synthesis
🏆 Alternatives
Its PSpice simulator is often considered more powerful and accurate for complex analog circuits than the simulation tools integrated into other PCB platforms. Its scalability to Allegro is a key advantage for growing organizations.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: OrCAD Lite is available with limitations on design size and complexity.
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