OrCAD

As a foundational pillar in electronic design automation (EDA), OrCAD initiated a profound transformation in the electrical engineering and PCB design worlds upon its release in the mid-1980s. It single-handedly democratized schematic capture by migrating the technology from expensive, high-end workstation systems and manual drafting to the much more accessible personal computer. This pivotal shift dismantled previous cost and accessibility barriers, placing professional-grade circuit design and layout tools into the hands of countless electronics engineers globally.