Business Wire·Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 AM ET

Cadence OrCAD Xplore Design Platform Unifies Design, Component Intelligence and Procurement to Accelerate Electronics System Development

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Cadence launched the OrCAD Xplore Design Platform to unify component research, trusted content, design, supply-chain insight, & procurement within OrCAD X Capture.
The platform accelerates component research by up to 80% by reducing manual research time from hours to minutes for individual engineers & small teams.
It delivers manufacturer-verified models, reference designs, documentation, & expert guidance from partners including Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Murata, Molex, & DigiKey.
The solution integrates DigiKey supply-chain insight & a shopping cart to enable direct procurement of bill of materials, reducing late-stage supply surprises.
Built on the Ultra Librarian ecosystem, the platform provides access to over 16 million verified symbols, footprints, & 3D models, saving an average of three hours per component.
AI-powered natural-language interactions are included to simplify component research, selection, replacement, & sourcing within the design environment.
The platform creates a direct digital channel for component manufacturers & distributors to engage engineers during design-in decisions with real-time data on availability, pricing, & lifecycle status.
It serves as an accessible entry point in Cadence's broader Intelligent System Design strategy, supporting growth from PCB-centric design to complex system workflows.
Cadence aims to expand the partner ecosystem post-launch to include additional component manufacturers & increase the breadth of trusted intelligence available to engineers.