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From: kenh@pogo.WV.TEK.COM (Ken Hillen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: ECAD packages for the Mac
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Date: 22 Feb 90 15:08:46 GMT
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In article <4347@cvl.umd.edu> low@lpf.umd.edu (Keng Low) writes:
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>Could someone out there clue me in on a usable and stable
>EE CAD package for the MacII's ?

I have been using DesignWorks from Capilano Computing ((604) 669-6343) for
several years and have been very happy with it.  It is tightly linked
to a layout/autrouter package from Douglas Electronics ((415) 483-8770).
I also have that package and am very happy with it, but I have not used the
autorouter much so I do not know what its limits are.  You can buy the 
whole package from either company.  They both can provide you with demo disks.

Capilano also sells a spice package that works with DesignWorks.  I have not
seen it so I can't comment on it.

One additional note:  Capilano Computing is now the exclusive distributor of
MacAble by Data I/O.  With this package you can design a PAL, stick it in
your schematic and simulate the whole works.  THey will also have a package
out soon that will take your schematic create a PAL from it.  Call them for
more details.

Ken Hillen