Cadence expands its OrCAD portfolio
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Cadence has added three packages to its OrCAD product line in a move said to accelerate the mainstream PCB design process and to provide a significant boost to productivity and efficiency.
OrCAD Engineering Data Management (EDM) enables efficient schematic design collaboration and management amongst engineering teams within the OrCAD Capture environment. It combines an intuitive interface with design and data management capabilities to ensure that data integrity and project status are managed throughout the schematic design process. EDM is said to allow engineers to work collaboratively, regardless of geographic location, resulting in better team productivity and efficiency.
OrCAD Library Builder provides an integrated environment for the creation of complete OrCAD parts by harvesting component IP from on line component catalogues and device specification sheet PDFs using an automated correct-by-construction approach. This is said to speed part creation time and reduce the amount of manual data entry required.
OrCAD Documentation Editor is said to enhance and simplify the PCB documentation process by automating the creation of documentation elements, manufacturing views, details and tables. By drawing on PCB design data, the Documentation Editor synchronises engineering change orders and enables dynamic content, reducing reducing documentation time up to 80%.
"With the increasing complexity of designs and tighter manufacturing ship dates, the documentation process has grown to be long, cumbersome and error prone," said Josh Moore, director of product marketing for OrCAD. "Documentation can take up to 20% of the overall design process and the release of these new products aims to shorten that time through automation and a better team environment."
