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SPECCTRA for OrCAD
The leading solution for PCB interconnect routing

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The SPECCTRA® for OrCAD® is the leading solution for automatic and interactive interconnect routing for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Designed to handle a wide range of PCB designs and challenges—simple to complex, low density to high density—this powerful autorouter uses advanced algorithms to make the most efficient use of the routing area. The results are increased completion rates, higher productivity, and shortened design time. SPECCTRA for OrCAD is also available as part of the OrCAD PCB Designer product suites.

SPECCTRA for OrCAD is available as a standalone product or as part of the OrCAD Unison PCB, Unison Ultra or OrCAD PCB Designer design suites.

Key benefits


Provides a cost-effective, scalable, proven interconnect solution complete with auto-interactive, shape-based routing, and floorplanning
Includes everything you need for constraint-driven floorplanning and routing
Improves routing quality and productivity with auto-interactive floorplanning
Enables faster, more efficient routing using SmartRoute, a capability that analyzes the design and devises custom route strategies based on the design's content, then configures and executes the router
Provides integration with OrCAD PCB Editor


The OrCAD product line is supported by a worldwide network of Cadence® Channel Partners. For sales, technical support, and training inquiries, please visit the global Cadence Channel Partner listing to find a partner in your region.

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