Cadence Design Systems → Apple
Yes, wafergraph tracks Cadence Design Systems as a supplier of Apple, as of 2026-10-09. Apple sources from 121 tracked suppliers in this dataset; Cadence Design Systems is positioned as a leader in EDA & IP, so this edge is harder to replace than a challenger or niche supplier.
Data as of 2026-10-09 · relationship type: tracked supplier → customer · both names resolve in companies.json · no dollar amount is shown unless it already sits on a company record, and none is invented here
Why this edge matters
Cadence Design Systems (leader in EDA & IP) is a tracked supplier of Apple (major in Design (Fabless)). EDA duopolist with Synopsys; strong in analog, PCB and verification. Designs A/M-series SoCs and modems for its own devices; TSMC's largest customer. The edge is one of 121 tracked suppliers of Apple and one of 10 tracked customers of Cadence Design Systems.
Source: derived from both company records and the counted edges.
Concentration / risk note
Cadence Design Systems is positioned as a leader in EDA & IP, so this edge is harder to replace than a challenger or niche supplier.
Basis: supplier position. Omitted on edges where the graph does not back a concentration claim.
The two companies
Cadence Design Systems (supplier)
EDA duopolist with Synopsys; strong in analog, PCB and verification.
Apple (customer)
Designs A/M-series SoCs and modems for its own devices; TSMC's largest customer.
Other tracked suppliers of Apple
Other tracked customers of Cadence Design Systems
Frequently asked questions3
- Is Cadence Design Systems a supplier of Apple?
- Yes. wafergraph records Cadence Design Systems as a tracked supplier of Apple (as of 2026-10-09).
- How many suppliers does Apple have?
- The dataset records 121 tracked suppliers for Apple.
- How many customers does Cadence Design Systems have?
- The dataset records 10 tracked customers for Cadence Design Systems.
Cite as: wafergraph, “Cadence Design Systems → Apple — supplier relationship in the semiconductor supply chain”, https://wafergraph.com/relationship/cadence/apple/ (data as of 2026-10-09).
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