The platform connects manufacturer content, supply-chain data and procurement tools within OrCAD X Capture.
Cadence has announced the Cadence OrCAD Xplore Design Platform, a connected design environment that brings component research, design data, supply-chain information and procurement into one workflow. It is intended for individual engineers and small design teams that source components from separate tools and websites, and it combines manufacturer content, component data and supply-chain information within OrCAD X Capture. Built on the Cadence Ultra Librarian ecosystem, the platform is designed to support the move from component evaluation to production-ready designs with fewer manual steps.
Cadence says engineers often spend more than half of their time outside the design tool researching components for selection, replacement and supply status. By connecting component discovery, validation, simulation and sourcing, OrCAD Xplore is designed to reduce that research time and limit manual rework. For small teams with limited engineering resources, that can reduce the time spent gathering and reconciling component information.
Faster path from idea to design
OrCAD Xplore provides access to manufacturer-authoritative symbols, footprints, 3D models, simulation-ready models, reference designs, documentation and application information within OrCAD X Capture. Ultra Librarian provides access to more than 16 million verified symbols, footprints and 3D models. The platform is intended to reduce manual symbol and footprint creation and verification.
OrCAD Xplore brings manufacturer content, technical information, component data and supply-chain insight into the design environment. Engineers can review lifecycle status, availability, pricing, lead times, compliance, sourcing risks and qualified alternatives within their workflow. Natural-language interactions are also used to support component research, selection, replacement and sourcing.
A channel for partners
For semiconductor manufacturers and distribution partners, OrCAD Xplore provides a digital channel to present content and engineering resources within the design workflow. The platform is designed to give engineers access to verified content, selection tools and technical information at the point where component decisions are made.
Connecting design to supply
OrCAD Xplore integrates DigiKey supply-chain data so engineers can review availability, pricing and sourcing considerations during design work. An integrated shopping cart allows users to purchase a bill of materials through DigiKey, linking component selection with procurement.
Part of a broader design ecosystem
OrCAD Xplore is part of Cadence’s broader design ecosystem, which includes the Allegro X Design Platform and Allegro X PCB System Capture. It is intended as a starting point for individual engineers and small teams that need to move from PCB-centric design into more complex system design workflows while remaining in the Cadence environment.
OrCAD Xplore extends Cadence’s Intelligent System Design approach by connecting component data, partner content and PCB design tools in one environment. The platform is intended to support design work as requirements change and to provide a path for future expansion within the Cadence electronic systems design environment.
For more information, visit cadence.com.
