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- Accelerates component research by up to 80%:<\/b> Unifies schematic design, component discovery, expertise and procurement in Cadence OrCAD Xplore Design Platform, reducing time-consuming component research from hours to minutes.\n<\/li>\n
- Provides trusted content in workflow:<\/b> Delivers manufacturer-verified models, reference designs, documentation and expert guidance from Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Murata, Molex and DigiKey\n<\/li>\n
- Expands partner reach:<\/b> Connects component and distribution partners directly with engineers during design-in decisions, with integrated DigiKey supply-chain insight and procurement.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nCadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced the Cadence\u00ae OrCAD\u00ae Xplore Design Platform, a connected design environment that simplifies a fragmented component-to-design workflow, bringing research, trusted content, design, supply-chain intelligence and procurement together in one environment.Designed for individual engineers and small design teams that often research and source components across disconnected tools and websites, OrCAD Xplore combines trusted manufacturer content, component intelligence and supply-chain awareness with procurement in a single design environment. Built on OrCAD X Capture and powered by the Cadence Ultra Librarian\u00ae ecosystem, OrCAD Xplore helps engineers move from component evaluation to production-ready designs faster, with fewer errors and less rework.<\/p>\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261109573827\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nOrCAD Xplore gives engineers immediate access to manufacturer-authoritative symbols, footprints, 3D models, simulation-ready models, reference designs, documentation and application expertise within OrCAD X Capture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nCadence customers report that engineers spend more than 50% of their time outside the design tool researching components for selection, replacement and supply-chain status. By connecting component discovery, validation, simulation and sourcing, OrCAD Xplore reduces this research time by up to 80%\u2014turning hours of manual work into minutes.For small teams with limited engineering resources, this means less time gathering and reconciling component information and more time designing products.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBuilt on years of collaboration with semiconductor manufacturers, Cadence has helped enable the design of today\u2019s most advanced ICs,\u201d said Michael Jackson, corporate vice president and general manager of the Systems Design and Analysis Group at Cadence. \u201cOrCAD Xplore extends that partnership beyond design and into the path to market. By bringing manufacturer expertise directly to engineers at the point of component selection, we can simplify component research, accelerate design-in and help our partners grow adoption of their products.\u201d<\/p>\n
Faster Path from Idea to Design<\/b><\/p>\n
\nOrCAD Xplore gives engineers immediate access to manufacturer-authoritative symbols, footprints, 3D models, simulation-ready models, reference designs, documentation and application expertise within OrCAD X Capture. Ultra Librarian provides access to more than 16 million verified symbols, footprints and 3D models. Users save an average of three hours per component by avoiding manual symbol and footprint creation and verification.<\/p>\n
\nOrCAD Xplore brings trusted manufacturer content, technical expertise, component intelligence and supply-chain insight directly into the design environment, helping engineers make more informed component and sourcing decisions without moving between disconnected resources. Engineers can evaluate lifecycle status, availability, pricing, lead times, compliance, sourcing risks and qualified alternatives within their workflow, while AI-powered natural-language interactions simplify component research, selection, replacement and sourcing. As manufacturers expand AI-enabled access to product content and technical resources, OrCAD Xplore connects this growing ecosystem of intelligence directly to engineers through AI-powered interactions within the design environment.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cTexas Instruments is committed to helping engineers accelerate innovation with foundational semiconductors, design expertise and robust development resources,\u201d said Jason Cole, vice president and general manager of sensing products at Texas Instruments. \u201cThrough Cadence\u2019s OrCAD Xplore, we can put reference designs, simulation-ready models and technical knowledge directly into the workflows engineers use every day, enabling faster evaluation, better design decisions and shorter time to market.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cEngineers need more than component specifications to make informed design decisions. By bringing ST\u2019s broad portfolio, reference designs and system-level expertise into their design workflow, the Cadence OrCAD Xplore Design Platform can help customers evaluate options faster and move their designs forward more efficiently and with greater confidence,\u201d said Gerd Melder, group vice president, digital marketing at STMicroelectronics.<\/p>\n
A Direct Channel for Partners<\/b><\/p>\n
\nFor semiconductor component manufacturers and distribution partners, OrCAD Xplore creates a scalable digital channel to engage engineers at the point where component decisions are made. By bringing manufacturer-verified content, technical resources, selection tools and engineering expertise directly into the design workflow, OrCAD Xplore helps engineers make faster, more informed component decisions while giving partners a closer connection to customers throughout the design-in process.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cCadence\u2019s OrCAD Xplore brings Murata\u2019s component intelligence and design models directly to engineers, enabling faster component selection, improved design accuracy and greater confidence throughout the development process,\u201d said Tom Kuhl, vice president of digital experience at Murata.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAt Molex, we’re focused on becoming the easiest connector company for engineers to work with by removing friction throughout the design process,\u201d said Ashley Quinlan, vice president of global marketing at Molex. \u201cOur integration with Cadence OrCAD Xplore advances that commitment by making Molex solutions and engineering expertise more accessible within the tools and workflows engineers rely on to make critical architecture and component decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Connecting Design to Supply<\/b><\/p>\n
\nOrCAD Xplore integrates DigiKey supply-chain insight, allowing engineers to evaluate availability, pricing and sourcing considerations as designs take shape. An integrated shopping cart enables users to purchase a complete bill of materials through DigiKey, connecting component selection directly to procurement and helping avoid late-stage supply surprises.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAt DigiKey, we are committed to helping engineers move seamlessly from design to production,\u201d said Brooks Vigen, senior director, global strategic marketing at DigiKey. \u201cBy bringing real-time supply-chain intelligence into Cadence\u2019s OrCAD Xplore, designers can make component decisions with greater confidence, while our integrated shopping experience streamlines the path from selection to sourcing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Part of a Broader Design Ecosystem<\/b><\/p>\n
\nAs part of the broader Cadence design ecosystem, which includes the Allegro\u00ae X Design Platform and Allegro X PCB System Capture, OrCAD Xplore provides an accessible starting point for individual engineers and small teams. It supports Cadence\u2019s broader vision of enabling customers to grow from PCB-centric design into more complex system design workflows while maintaining continuity within the Cadence environment.<\/p>\n
\nOrCAD Xplore extends Cadence\u2019s Intelligent System Design\u2122 strategy by connecting trusted component data, partner expertise and professional PCB design technology in one environment, reducing design time, improving design quality and accelerating time to market. As customers\u2019 design needs evolve, OrCAD Xplore provides a foundation for expanding into the broader Cadence electronic systems design environment, while giving component partners new opportunities to engage engineers throughout increasingly sophisticated design workflows. The OrCAD Xplore partner ecosystem is designed to expand following launch, bringing additional component manufacturers and industry partners onto the platform and continually increasing the breadth of trusted intelligence and expertise available to engineers.<\/p>\n
About Cadence<\/b><\/p>\n
\nCadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems. Our design solutions, based on Cadence\u2019s Intelligent System Design strategy, are essential for the world\u2019s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next-generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. In 2025, Cadence was recognized by Fortune as one of the world\u2019s top 100 best companies to work for. Cadence solutions offer limitless opportunities\u2014learn more at www.cadence.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a9 2026 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and the other Cadence marks found at www.cadence.com\/go\/trademarks<\/a> are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n
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