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Description
The Cadence AWR Design Environment Platform streamlines the development cycles of RF/microwave products through design automation, which boosts engineering efficiency and shortens turnaround times. This all-in-one platform equips engineers with sophisticated high-frequency circuit and system simulations alongside in-design electromagnetic (EM) and thermal analyses, enabling the creation of manufacturing-ready high-frequency intellectual property with exceptional accuracy and effectiveness. With a focus on enhancing productivity, the interface is both robust and user-friendly, featuring smart and customizable design workflows tailored to meet the demands of modern high-frequency semiconductor and PCB technologies. Moreover, its integrated design capture system supports a seamless front-to-back physical design process. The dynamic linking between electrical and layout design entries ensures that any components added to an electrical schematic automatically result in a corresponding synchronized physical layout, fostering a more cohesive design experience. This innovative approach not only minimizes errors but also significantly accelerates the overall design process.
Description
Trace is an innovative PCB design platform tailored for hardware teams, guiding them from initial concept to a fully manufactured board. It integrates advanced schematic capture and PCB layout tools with smart agents that comprehend the context of hardware design. Users can articulate their project requirements in natural language, enabling Trace to conduct thorough research, produce complex multi-sheet schematics, interpret datasheets, recommend components, verify their availability in real time, arrange parts, route multi-layer boards, optimize matched-length signals, and perform essential checks like ERC and DRC along with design reviews. With a comprehensive library boasting over 30,000 symbols and footprints, the platform sources data from leading electronic distributors. Additionally, Plan Mode delves into intricate tasks, poses clarifying questions, devises a detailed action plan, and initiates execution only after receiving user approval. Moreover, TraceRules ensures that preferences regarding components, layout restrictions, and manufacturing objectives are consistently maintained throughout user interactions, facilitating a smoother design process. This comprehensive approach not only enhances efficiency but also streamlines collaboration within hardware teams.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Allegro X Design Platform
Yes
Amazon
No
KiCad EDA
No
Microwave Office
Yes
Nexar
No
Integrations
Allegro X Design Platform
No
Amazon
Yes
KiCad EDA
Yes
Microwave Office
No
Nexar
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$20 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cadence Design Systems
Country
United States
Website
www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/rf-microwave-design/awr-design-environment-platform.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Trace
Founded
2025
Country
United States
Website
buildwithtrace.com
Product Features
PCB Design
3D Visualization
No
Autorouting
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Component Library
No
Design Rule Check
No
Differential Pair Routing
No
Schematic Editor
No
Product Features
PCB Design
3D Visualization
No
Autorouting
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Component Library
No
Design Rule Check
No
Differential Pair Routing
No
Schematic Editor
No