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About the Cadence Project at Clemson University

Cadence Design Systems is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor intellectual property (IP). They provide innovative software, hardware, and IP solutions to help design and create some of the world's most advanced systems, from consumer electronics to AI chips, data centers, automobiles, and aerospace systems. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary products from chips to boards to complete systems for the most dynamic market applications, including hyper-scale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial, and healthcare.

Cadence is partnering with Clemson University to train Clemson students in their state-of-the-art EDA software, aiming at building a talent pipeline for the broad semiconductor industry with an eye toward potential internships and full-time employment opportunities. This partnership aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the ever-evolving electronics industry. By working through the many training courses and modules available through the Cadence Academic Network, students can get amazing exposure to and experience with circuit design, board design, and chip design software. These training courses are plentiful and cover a vast amount of topics and techniques. Additionally, most courses allow students to take a badge exam upon completion, which allows students to obtain certifications for Cadence software and electronics design. By accumulating these digital badges, students can master advanced design techniques, set themselves apart from their peers, and greatly increase their chances of landing highly sought-after internships or full-time positions with industry leaders such as Cadence, Apple, Google, Tesla, Nvidia, Samsung, AMD, Meta, and many others. These badges can serve as a powerful symbol of a students' dedication to their craft and their commitment to excellence, setting them on a path towards a successful and fulfilling career in the tech industry.

About this Website

This website is designed to connect Clemson University students and staff with resources for using and training in Cadence's software, courtesy of our partnership. It includes beginner guides and step-by-step tutorials, particularly on the Getting Started page, for accessing and utilizing Cadence's tools and earning digital badges. It also contains beginner-level training tutorials for OrCAD and Allegro design software, along with advanced design techniques.

As this is a student-run and regularly updated site, feel free to contact us with questions or feedback!

In the News

April 14th, Cadence Project Website is LIVE now! Cheers!
May 5th, Resources page is added. You can find more help here with Cadence tools.
May 13th, Cadence Ambassador Program page is added under the "Getting Started" tab. Here, you can find information on how to complete a great introductory program that will get you acquainted with Cadence and the tools they have made available for Clemson students!
May 15th, Opportunities page is added under the "More..." tab. This page has information on the many conference, career, and scholarship opportunities available through Cadence.
May 17th, Student Designed page is added under the "By Students" tab which showcases different student projects and designed made using Cadence tools!
May 21st, added student guides for completing different Cadence training courses! Check out Andrew's Guides, JB's Guides, and Nicholas's Guides to see how different students work through a variety of training courses!
June 20th, information on Remote Access for Allegro Capture and PCB Editor has been added! This allows students to use these applications from their personal computer without having to install software or connect to the Clemson network.
August 15th, Cadence has opened applications for their Diversity in Technology Scholarships! Visit the Opportunities page for more information or visit the Cadence Diversity in Technology Scholarship Program webpage. Applications must be submitted by Monday October 2, 2023.
August 16th, over the summer of 2023, several students (John Bahrenburg, Jarret Kaeppler, Nicholas Luminarias, Andrew O'Rourke, and Jason Shaw) did outstanding work in developing guide pages for the Cadence training modules! We appreciate it! Please check out the Consolidated Guide Page! This will assist you in obtaining the Cadence digital badges for self-paced learning.
September 27th, Cadence Night Event in Riggs 100A from 6pm to 8pm. This event served to celebrate Clemson's partnership with Cadence, the opening of the new Cadence Lab, and the kickoff for the Clemson Cadence Challenge. Visit the Clemson Cadence Challenge website for more information on the competition. Some images from the event can be seen below! Video recording https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J9OVYVAUU-jZVrKnbrauk6WxMJUCw-wD/view?usp=drive_link.

September 27th, the official start of the Clemson Cadence Challenge! Visit the website to learn more about the challenge, view the rules, and sign up for a chance to win a 2024 paid internship with Cadence in Silicon Valley!
September 27th, the Cadence Lab in Riggs B22 is now open! Come visit the lab full of high-end computers, comfortable chairs, and large monitors to work on developing your skills with Cadence's design tools or just to study.

October 10th, the long-promised but yet-to-emerge Cadence job postings are finally visible on the Cadence website. Details can be found at Opportunities page.
November 27th, the official end of the Clemson Cadence Challenge! The final standings from the competition are below:
- 1st - Jacob Davis, 71 Badges earned
- 2nd - Joshua Deji, 27 Badges earned
- 3rd - Anderson Moffitt, 18 Badges earned
December 1st, Exciting Update: Jacob Davis takes the top spot in the Clemson Cadence Challenge 2023 with a staggering 71 badges! He's heading to Silicon Valley for a paid summer internship ($30K+) with Cadence Design Systems in 2024. Right behind him, Joshua Deji earns the runner-up position with 27 badges, snagging a $500 scholarship. In third place, Anderson Moffitt grabs a $250 scholarship with his 18 badges. Huge congrats to these achievers – they've rocked the challenge!
February 28th, Cadence Night SP24 in Freeman Auditorium at 6pm. This event served to share opportunities for Clemson students with Cadence Design Systems. James Chew, a Senior Global Group Director for Aerospace and Defense, spoke about his experiences with the IC industry and the importance of students earning digital badges. We also recognized students for their involvement with Cadence Design Systems, earning full-time positions, internships, and scholarships. Some images from the event can be seen below! Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFFWzZ1ROoQ

March 14th, Jacob Davis gives a speech to Circuits I class. To view Jacob's speech go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iobGIrVQnEcTiBuiE8eF2WR-z4zXs-tj/view?usp=sharing
May 1st, the Clemson Cadence Project has had an exciting year! Six students accepted offers for Cadence's formal intern program in San Jose, three students received offers for Cadence's new college grad program, and three students accepted jobs with Cadence. Congratulations to everyone who got these coveted roles!

Coming Soon...

Some features and pages that we'll be adding to this page soon include:

Applications of Cadence tools for Clemson coursework
Guides for more Cadence training modules

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