Choosing a PC-based CAD package requires careful scrutiny. (computer-aided design) (Part 1 of 2) (Designer's Guide: PC-Based Analog PC-Board Design: Part 1) (technical)

From: EDN | Date: October 13, 1988| Author: Quirk, Kimberly F. | Copyright information

Many of the computer-aided design (CAD) packages available in 1988 lack capabilities for analog microcomputer board designs. The CAD packages available may be inexpensive, but they also may be inappropriate and difficult to use. Some general concerns to be aware of when considering CAD packages include input requirements, reporting features, fabrication drawings, and the output options available. Some specific analog concerns to be aware of when considering CAD packages include: memory limita...

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