Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS ) is a leading provider of engineering software tools used for the design of semiconductor chips. Its EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools are vital for semiconductor design companies and for additional firms whose products may include semiconductors.I am a writer with diverse interests from creative writing to physics to tennis and music. Another interest is markets/investing. I live on the Israeli Golan Heights.I believe in research as a critical component of any i ...