Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops computational software, hardware, and semiconductor intellectual property used to design and verify electronic systems and integrated circuits. Its electronic design automation (EDA) solutions support chip development across areas such as digital and custom IC design, functional verification, emulation, prototyping, and system analysis.
The company also provides semiconductor IP, including processor cores, interconnect technologies, memory interfaces, and other building blocks that help customers develop complex chips. Its broader portfolio serves applications in artificial intelligence, hyperscale computing, mobile and consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial systems, and telecommunications.
Cadence was formed in 1988 through the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD and is headquartered in San Jose, California. The company serves semiconductor and electronics companies, systems manufacturers, and other technology organizations worldwide. Anirudh Devgan has served as Cadence’s president and chief executive officer since 2021.
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