Cadence PCB Design Solutions

Experience the next generation in PCB design from Cadence Design Systems. Two powerful platforms built to scale and deliver results.

Next Generation PCB Design Platforms

Cadence provides two of the most recognized brands in PCB design, OrCAD and Allegro. Both built to rigorous design standards and have been tested on countless production designs over their history. Designed to support and help automate all levels and aspects of PCB design.

OrCAD X

Starting at: 1,999/yr

Complete front to back PCB design platform built for ease of use and first pass success
IDEAL FOR

Individuals or teams looking for an easy-to-use PCB design solution that can scale with their needs.

Allegro X

Starting at: 5,500/yr

Enterprise grade PCB design platform built for complex design challenges and workflows

IDEAL FOR

Larger teams or designs with high complexity requirements where performance and accuracy is critical.

Both Using One Common Scalable Data Platform

Not sure which is right for you? Contact us, our team is happy to help.

Latest Release: 25.1

What's New

Constant innovation is required to keep up with the pace of changes in electronics hardware design. Cadence commitment to ongoing R&D is unparalleled in the industry. See for yourself what has been added recently.

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How-To
How to Automatically Assign Manufacturing Rules wi...

Learn how to use the DesignTrue DFM Wizard to quickly...

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Blog
Migrate from Altium to Allegro: A Practical Guide ...

Migrate from Altium to Allegro with confidence. Use our practical...

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Blog
Allegro vs Xpedition: Comparison Guide

Evaluating enterprise ECAD platforms? Read our comprehensive Allegro vs Xpedition...

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Ebooks
Shift Left in PCB Design: How to Catch Hidden Issu...

Discover how a shift left PCB design process helps teams...

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How-To
How to Add Parts to your Component Database with C...

Learn how to add parts to your component database with...

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Blog
5 Essential Allegro PCB Designer Tips for Beginner...

Master Cadence Allegro with these 5 essential Allegro PCB Designer...

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How-To
How to Place Parts from your Component Database wi...

Learn how to find and place components from your database...

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How-To
How to Export Techfiles in OrCAD X

Learn how to import and export techfiles to reuse cross-sections,...

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Ebooks
Designing HDI in Allegro X

This comprehensive guide to HDI design walks you through every...

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