 The OrCAD printed circuit board (PCB) design software product line has been updated by the package’s maker, Cadence Design Systems Inc., San Jose CA.
The latest release includes new technology and feature enhancements aimed at solving pressing design challenges and addressing needs for increased productivity in activities from schematic entry and circuit analysis to layout.
Enhancements include Signal Explorer for signal integrity analysis and validation throughout the design process and PCB topology exploration that drives correct-by-design processes and reduces PCB respins for less time spent in lab debug, Cadence says.
Power electronics requirements in automotive and industrial markets are targeted by the new PSpice Magnetic Parts Editor. It provides rapid definition and creation of simulation models for transformer and other magnetic devices.
 Enhancements to Variant Editor ease the management of designs with multiple configurations.
OrCAD Capture includes a new, automated split part approach for managing large pin count devices.
“This latest OrCAD release is a result of Cadence’s continued support of, and investment in, its OrCAD product line,” Steven Kamin, Cadence director of the OrCAD product line, says. “OrCAD continues to offer seamless scalability of product and technology for better personal productivity and solutions to meet our customers’ most important current and future design challenges.”
Designs using OrCAD technology are easily migrated to Cadence’s Allegro 200 and 600 products, without the need to translate design databases or change use models.
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