1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) 4. [OrCAD Capture Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-capture/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_82ead8bb85b7b9405672b934501989c8/orcad-capture.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/orcad-capture/reviews) [ OrCAD Capture ](/products/orcad-capture/reviews) (34)4.2/5 OrCAD Capture is a schematic design solution widely utilized by electronic design engineers and technicians for creating and documenting electrical circuits. It offers a comprehensive environment for schematic entry, facilitating the design of complex circuits with efficiency and precision. Key Features and Functionality: - Hierarchical Design Support: Enables the creation of complex designs through hierarchical structures, promoting modularity and ease of management. - Variant Design Capabilities: Allows for the development of multiple design variants within a single project, streamlining the process of accommodating different requirements. - Extensive Component Library: Provides access to a vast library of schematic symbols and components, including discretes, FPGAs, operational amplifiers, and microcontrollers, enhancing design flexibility. - Component Information System (CIS) Integration: Facilitates seamless integration with company component databases, ensuring the use of preferred and current parts, thereby accelerating the design process and reducing project costs. - Bi-Directional PCB Integration: Offers seamless integration with PCB design tools, enabling data synchronization and cross-probing between schematic and board designs, ensuring consistency and reducing errors. - Simulation Integration: Supports integration with simulation tools like PSpice, allowing for early analysis and verification of circuit behavior directly within the schematic environment. Primary Value and User Solutions: OrCAD Capture streamlines the schematic design process by providing a user-friendly interface combined with powerful features that enhance productivity and accuracy. Its integration with component databases and simulation tools ensures that designs are both efficient and reliable. By supporting hierarchical and variant designs, it accommodates complex projects and multiple design requirements, reducing time-to-market and development costs. The extensive component library and seamless PCB integration further simplify the design workflow, making OrCAD Capture an essential tool for modern electronic design. 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