With over 40 years of continuous service, OrCAD X is the industry standard in PCB design tools. Its advanced capabilities cater to the needs of novice designers and engineers alike, all at a great price!
Easy-to-use PCB software that handles everything from design to manufacturing on a single platform.
#1 schematic solution that includes verification for circuit functionality and electrical overstress using the industry-leading PSpice mixed signal simulator.
Integrated in-design analysis providing early identification of signal integrity issues right within your PCB layout environment.
Mixed Signal Simulation for comprehensive circuit analysis using PSpice - the most recognized SPICE simulator on the market.
MCAD and ECAD Collaboration to resolve cross-domain communication challenges and support major MCAD providers – Dassault Systèmes® SOLIDWORKS and CATIA, Siemens® NX, Autodesk® Fusion™, and PTC® Creo.
Constraint Management for physical and electrical requirements across all components and net objects.
Real-time 3D Visualization to create realistic 3D renderings and identify mechanical clearance or alignment issues.
Design Review and Markup to Intuitively collaborate on designs through a native interface supporting graphical markup and commenting.
Data Management that's available both on-prem and on the cloud, improving engineering efficiency by managing your work in progress with centralized data management.
What version of the free trial will I have access to?
You will have access to 24.1, the latest version of the OrCAD X Platform.
Do I need to enter payment details to start the trial?
No, you can start the free trial without entering any payment details.
Can I extend my trial?
For the professional trial, extensions may be available on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to discuss your options. For the academic trial, you can continue extending the trial as long as you are actively enrolled in a university program.
Is support available during the trial?
Yes, you’ll have access to our support resources, which include documentation, tutorials, and community forums.
Are there any usage limits during the trial?
The free trial provides unrestricted access to all features within the OrCAD X Professional Plus tier.
How do I upgrade to a paid version of the software?
You can upgrade anytime by contacting our Cadence Channel Partners.
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