Quartus® Prime Pro Edition User Guide: PCB Design Tools

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Date 4/01/2024
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4.2. Product Comparison

Table 7.  Cadence and OrCAD Product Comparison
Description Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL Cadence Allegro Design Entry CIS OrCAD Capture CIS
Former Name Concept HDL Expert Capture CIS Studio
History More commonly known by its former name, Cadence renamed all board design tools in 2004 under the Allegro name. Based directly on OrCAD Capture CIS, the Cadence Allegro Design Entry CIS software is still developed by OrCAD but sold and marketed by Cadence. EMA provides support and training. The basis for Design Entry CIS is still developed by OrCAD for continued use by existing OrCAD customers. EMA provides support and training for all OrCAD products.
Vendor Design Flow Cadence Allegro 600 series, formerly known as the Expert Series, for high-end, high-speed design. Cadence Allegro 200 series, formerly known as the Studio Series, for small- to medium-level design.