Cadence Design Systems

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems is an American electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP company that provides the software, hardware, and processor technologies used to design many of the world’s most advanced chips. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in California, Cadence plays a foundational role in the semiconductor industry by enabling the development of AI processors, edge computing platforms, and custom silicon. Its electronic design tools, verification platforms, and processor IP are widely used by companies building AI accelerators, robotics processors, automotive chips, and embedded computing systems. As humanoid robots increasingly rely on powerful onboard AI computing, Cadence’s technologies help enable the design of the next generation of processors that power perception, planning, and embodied intelligence.