Cadence Design Systems, Inc is a electronic design automation (EDA) software company, founded in 1988.

Its products manage the entire process, including system design, logic synthesis, and layout in integrated circuits. In addition, the company has other related products, including tools for encapsulation and PCB design. Their software includes Virtuoso, a suite of programs for designing integrated circuits.

Other companies making EDA software include:

  • Synopsys, Inc.
  • Mentor Graphics Corp

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