OrCAD X – The Anytime Anywhere PCB Design Platform

OrCAD X is the next-generation integrated PCB design platform. It brings to you a powerful cloud-enabled design solution that includes design and library data management integrated with the proven PCB design and analysis product portfolio of Cadence. OrCAD X enhances the PCB design and analysis process making it easier and productive, facilitating a significantly faster design turnaround time with the following applications:

• OrCAD X Capture – A time-tested, efficient, and robust schematic capture tool that is loaded with exciting new features for increased productivity.
• PSpice A/D and PSpice Advanced Analysis – Powered by the proven PSpice technology, the solution offers scalable functional simulations and system-level design analysis.
• OrCAD X Presto – The new state-of-the-art PCB layout canvas that packs the power of PCB Editor in an appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly interface with a dramatically reduced learning curve.

The OrCAD X platform is available to all the customers on the current release. Noticeable features, including Cloud storage and data synchronization, access control, and design and library data management are accessible anytime and anywhere from desktop applications through a Cloud login, paving the way for a seamless collaborative work environment. With Cloud-enabled collaboration, you can share the design and library data with your team, and two designers can simultaneously work on a single layout design. Additionally, there’s no upfront cost for upgrading the installed software from OrCAD to OrCAD X.

What more can one ask for!

With this post, we are starting a brand new blog series covering various facets and capabilities of the OrCAD X PCB design platform.

Stay tuned for more on OrCAD X!