Limited to 75 nodes , 20 transistors , and no goal functions in sub-circuits. PCB Editor: Limited to 50 components and 100 nets . Key Features in Version 16.6
is the free, limited-capacity version of Cadence's 16.6 software suite, designed primarily for students, hobbyists, and professional evaluation. Released around 2012–2013, it was a significant update in the OrCAD timeline, though it is now considered legacy compared to the modern OrCAD X platform. The "Lite" Catch: Core Limitations