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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Mar. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings From time to time, Cadence is involved in various disputes and litigation that arise in the ordinary course of business. These include disputes and legal proceedings related to intellectual property, indemnification obligations, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, contracts, customers, products, distribution and other commercial arrangements and employee relations matters. Cadence is also subject from time to time to inquiries, investigations and regulatory proceedings involving governments and regulatory agencies in the jurisdictions in which Cadence operates, including the ongoing investigations by the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) regarding certain historical sales by Cadence to customers in China. At least quarterly, Cadence reviews the status of each significant matter and assesses its potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount or the range of loss can be estimated, Cadence accrues a liability for the estimated loss. Legal proceedings are subject to uncertainties, and the outcomes are difficult to predict. Because of such uncertainties, accruals are based on Cadence’s judgments using the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, Cadence reassesses the potential liability related to pending claims and legal proceedings and may revise estimates. Cadence has been responding to subpoenas received from BIS in February 2021 and DOJ in November 2023 regarding sales and business activity in China. In December 2024, Cadence began discussions with BIS and DOJ regarding their preliminary findings and a potential resolution. Although Cadence believes it has defenses to the potential claims, Cadence has recorded an estimated probable liability as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 that is immaterial to Cadence’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual losses could differ materially. Other Contingencies Cadence provides its customers with a warranty on sales of hardware products, generally for a 90-day period. Cadence did not incur any significant costs related to warranty obligations during the three months ended March 31, 2025 or March 31, 2024. Cadence’s product license and services agreements typically include a limited indemnification provision for claims from third parties relating to Cadence’s intellectual property. If the potential loss from any indemnification claim is considered probable and the amount or the range of loss can be estimated, Cadence accrues a liability for the estimated loss. Cadence did not incur any material losses from indemnification claims during the three months ended March 31, 2025 or March 31, 2024.