Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) is a global provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware and intellectual property used to design and verify advanced semiconductor chips, systems-on-chip (SoCs), printed circuit boards (PCBs) and packaging. Headquartered in San Jose, California and founded in 1988, Cadence serves semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers and system designers across the globe, helping customers accelerate design cycles and manage the complexity of modern integrated systems.
The company's offerings span software tools for digital, custom/analog and mixed-signal design, verification and signoff, as well as solutions for system-level modeling, thermal and signal integrity analysis, and PCB and package design. In addition to software, Cadence supplies hardware platforms for prototyping and verification, pre‑designed IP blocks and reference flows that customers integrate into chip and system development projects. Cadence also provides cloud-enabled design flows and technical services that support deployment, optimization and training.
Cadence's customer base is broad, covering markets such as consumer electronics, communications, data center, automotive and industrial applications, and it operates internationally to support multinational semiconductor and electronics companies. The company complements its product portfolio with professional services, design IP licensing and ecosystem partnerships intended to shorten development timelines and reduce risk for complex designs.
Cadence is led by CEO Anirudh Devgan and a management team focused on innovation in EDA and system design tools, with an emphasis on enabling advanced node semiconductor design, heterogeneous integration and cloud-based design methodologies. The company positions itself as a technology partner for customers navigating the increasing system complexity of modern electronics.