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CAD/CAM/CAE : electronic design automation, 1992 - Archive Server

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Chapter 1<br />

Executive Summary<br />

Introduction and Report Structure<br />

This report is the culmination of Dataquest's research into worldwide<br />

<strong>electronic</strong> <strong>design</strong>. It can be used by the <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>design</strong> <strong>automation</strong><br />

(EDA) executive to spot significant trends in the target market of<br />

<strong>design</strong> <strong>automation</strong> tools—^namely elecfcroruc <strong>design</strong>ers. The report is<br />

the analysis of pertinent information for EDA suppliers. The basis for<br />

this report is an end-user survey, shown in the Appendix. This survey<br />

is also the basis for the Worldwide ASICs User Wants and Needs<br />

report, available to subscribers of Dataquest's Worldwide ASIC service.<br />

Only those sections of the survey pertaining to <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>design</strong><br />

<strong>automation</strong> were used in this report.<br />

This report proceeds with the following four chapters:<br />

Chapter 2, "Survey Methodology and Demographics," explains the<br />

research process employed by Dataquest in gathering the information<br />

and the demographics of the respondents of the survey.<br />

Chapter 3, "The Design Process," delves into the actual methodology<br />

used in the <strong>design</strong> of <strong>electronic</strong> systems, the components of the <strong>design</strong><br />

group, and the amount of time spent in areas of <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>design</strong>. It<br />

provides valuable insight into the <strong>design</strong> cycles of board and ASIC<br />

<strong>design</strong>.<br />

Chapter 4, "The Board Dissected," sheds light upon the rapidly changing<br />

face of today's printed circuit boards (PCBs), including characteristics<br />

such as signal layers, component types, and demand for advanced<br />

packing technologies.<br />

Chapter 5, "EDA Applications Perceptions," gauges current importance<br />

rating of <strong>design</strong> <strong>automation</strong> tools, as well as analyzes current<br />

demand for EDA applications around the world.<br />

Major Findings<br />

The development of <strong>electronic</strong> systems is being compressed on all<br />

sides by market demands. According to <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>design</strong>ers, there are<br />

four factors driving the methodology used and the tools employed in<br />

constructing <strong>electronic</strong> systems—and these are the most important<br />

factors to market success: reducing the time to market; reducing the<br />

cost; increasing the functionality; and improving the quality and<br />

reliability of the <strong>electronic</strong> system.<br />

C<strong>CAM</strong>-EDA-UW-9201 ©<strong>1992</strong> Dataquest Incorporated November 30, <strong>1992</strong>

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