Cadence and EMA to Provide Free ActiveParts Online Database for OrCAD Customers
SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 24, 2004—
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CDN) and EMA Design
Automation(TM), a full-service solutions provider dedicated to the EDA
marketplace, today announced that they will provide the ActiveParts
Online Database free to all existing OrCAD(R) Capture(R) CIS
customers. ActiveParts includes access to over 2 million parts, most
of which include OrCAD Capture symbols for a faster path to board
layout. This significantly expanded access to parts provides users
with a whole new level of design flexibility by allowing them to
search online with ActiveParts rather than being limited to a local
database for new parts.
"ActiveParts will be a huge time saver for us," said Bonneville
Minott, circuit design/quality assurance manager, Regional Technology
Support Center at Epson Canada Limited. "We typically spend many hours
searching manufacturers' Web sites and databooks for new parts for a
design. With ActiveParts, not only can we search in one place, but the
parts are immediately ready for placement into our design. Many of the
parts even have OrCAD Layout(R) footprints, allowing these parts to go
straight to board layout."
The inclusion of ActiveParts is an example of Cadence(R) and EMA's
ongoing commitment to the OrCAD product line. OrCAD Capture CIS is a
proven schematic capture tool and front end for a number of design
flows. With ActiveParts as part of the design flow, engineers can
quickly find the parts they need, along with critical information
about these parts, in much less time. Unlike typical static databases,
ActiveParts is an online resource with over 100,000 new parts just
recently added to the library, allowing users to see the most current
information available.
"Customers from our early adopter program have found ActiveParts
to be easy to learn and use," said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of
EMA. "ActiveParts is built right into the Capture CIS environment and
allows searching, browsing and parts selection. Many of the parts
contain links to the manufacturers' datasheets, providing immediate
access to complete part information, all within the CIS environment.
Part selection for designs is fast and seamless."
"Engineers can often spend a lot of time searching for the
appropriate parts for their design," said Charlie Giorgetti, corporate
vice president and general manager of the silicon-package-board
business unit at Cadence. "And after they find the right part, they
still need to create the symbols and get them onto the schematic. With
ActiveParts, searching is simple, datasheets are just a click away,
and getting the parts onto their schematic is as easy as drag and
drop."
ActiveParts offers several methods for part searches, and many of
the parts also include parametric data, allowing more complex searches
based on specific needs. ActiveParts is fully integrated into the
OrCAD Capture CIS system, and the ActiveParts window is completely
HTML based, making basic operation easy for all users. OrCAD Capture
CIS works with a local parts database that can tie into a company's
material requirements planning system, allowing customers to maintain
company part numbers, availability, pricing and other company-specific
information. Engineers can then select parts from the extensive online
database and automatically bring them into their local database. If
they work off of a company approved parts list, these parts can be
automatically added to a queue for approval. OrCAD Capture CIS will
flag any parts that have not yet been approved, ensuring that parts
only come from an approved parts list.
ActiveParts is available now and is free to anyone with an OrCAD
Capture CIS maintenance contract.
About Cadence
Cadence is the largest supplier of electronic design technologies,
methodology services, and design services. Cadence solutions are used
to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors, computer
systems, networking and telecommunications equipment, consumer
electronics, and a variety of other electronics-based products. With
approximately 4,800 employees and 2003 revenues of approximately $1.1
billion, Cadence has sales offices, design centers, and research
facilities around the world. The company is headquartered in San Jose,
Calif., and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
CDN. More information about the company, its products and services is
available at www.cadence.com.
About EMA Design Automation, Inc.
EMA Design Automation, Inc. is a full-service EDA solutions
provider offering software tools, design services, product training,
and technical support for the entire PCB design process. Founded in
1989 and a Cadence(R) distributor since 1998, EMA is staffed with
experienced engineers and offers EDA design solutions tailored to the
needs of each individual customer. EMA is a privately held corporation
headquartered in Rochester, N.Y. Visit EMA at www.ema-eda.com for more
information.
Cadence, OrCAD, ActiveParts, OrCAD Capture, and OrCAD Layout are
registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. EMA Design
Automation is a trademark of EMA Design Automation, Inc. All other
trademarks in this release are the property of their respective
owners.
Contact:
The Hoffman Agency (for Cadence Design Systems)
Molly Taylor, 408-975-3067
mtaylor@hoffman.com
