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EMA Design Automation Announces Unprecedented OrCAD Offer for Innovators
January 13, 2016 | EMA Design AutomationEstimated reading time: 3 minutes
- Product updates and bug fixes for a year
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Although the OrCAD Capture software comes with an extensive library covering a wide variety of components, this promotion also includes a three-month license of OrCAD Library Builder. This lets an innovator quickly create symbols, footprints, and 3D models for numerous part types. Also, to help new users get started, this promotion includes tutorials and a self-paced training course complete with lessons and exercises that lead the new user through the software to get them proficient with OrCAD Capture quickly. A package containing all of this would normally cost $3,018, the innovator just has to pay the maintenance fee of $390, for this limited time offer.
“At the end of the maintenance period customers can choose whether to pay for another year of maintenance. Whether they do or not, the software is theirs,” added Marcano. “We find that the vast majority of OrCAD customers choose maintenance each year so they can benefit from product updates and support. We are very proud of the fact that the customer satisfaction for EMA support is extremely high.”
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About EMA Design Automation, Inc.
EMA Design Automation is a trailblazer in product development solutions offering a complete range of EDA tools, product lifecycle management systems, services, training, and technical support. EMA is a Cadence® Channel Partner serving all of North America. EMA manufactures TimingDesigner®, CircuitSpace®, and a host of custom solutions to enhance the OrCAD products, and all are distributed through a worldwide network of value added resellers. EMA is a privately held corporation headquartered in Rochester, New York. Visit EMA at ema-eda.com for more information.
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