OrCAD Companion Tool

Trace Calculator for OrCAD Users

Cadence OrCAD & Allegro | No Sigrity Required

Cadence OrCAD is a powerful professional EDA tool, but detailed signal integrity calculations often require expensive Sigrity add-ons. Our free calculator provides trace width, via current, and impedance calculations without the extra cost.

OrCAD + Sigrity

$3,000+

for advanced SI tools

Complex licensing, steep learning curve

TraceWidthCalculator

free forever

Instant calculations, no installation

OrCAD vs TraceWidthCalculator

Feature	OrCAD / Sigrity	TraceWidthCalculator
Trace Width Calculator	Via Constraint Manager	Free, instant
Via Current Calculator	Sigrity (extra cost)	Free, built-in
Impedance Calculator	Sigrity PowerSI	Free, IPC-2141
Differential Impedance	Sigrity required	Free, built-in
Quick Calculations	Complex workflow	Instant results
Cost	$3,000+ for Sigrity	Free

When to Use Our Calculator with OrCAD

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Without Sigrity License

Many OrCAD users don't have Sigrity licenses. Our calculator provides essential SI calculations without the additional cost—perfect for basic to intermediate designs.

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Quick Estimates

Even with Sigrity, setting up analysis can be time-consuming. Use our calculator for quick sanity checks and initial estimates before detailed simulations.

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Mobile Access

OrCAD requires a workstation. Access trace calculations from your phone during meetings, design reviews, or when away from your desk.

About Cadence OrCAD

OrCAD is a professional PCB design suite from Cadence Design Systems, widely used in enterprise environments for complex, high-reliability designs. It includes OrCAD Capture for schematics and OrCAD PCB Designer (formerly Allegro) for layout.

For advanced signal integrity analysis, Cadence offers Sigrity tools (PowerSI, PowerDC, etc.) as additional products. These are powerful but come with significant licensing costs.

TraceWidthCalculator provides a free alternative for basic trace width and impedance calculations, complementing OrCAD without replacing its advanced simulation capabilities.

Cadence Product Stack

OrCAD CaptureSchematic

OrCAD PCB DesignerLayout

Sigrity PowerSI$$ Extra

Sigrity PowerDC$$ Extra

TraceWidthCalculator Provides

+ Trace Width (IPC-2221)

+ Via Current Analysis

+ Impedance Calculation

+ Differential Pairs

+ All Free, No License

Complement Your OrCAD Workflow

Free IPC-2221 calculations without Sigrity licensing costs. Professional results for trace width, via current, and impedance.

Trace Width Calculator Via Current Calculator Impedance Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this replace Sigrity?

For basic calculations, yes. For advanced SI simulation (S-parameters, crosstalk analysis), Sigrity remains more capable. Our tool is great for quick estimates and designs that don't need full simulation.