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

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Chapter 1<br />

Report Overview ^^^^-^^^^^^^<br />

Report Organization<br />

This report is part I of a two-part series on the <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>design</strong> <strong>automation</strong><br />

(EDA) appUcations market. Part II, entitled Market Outlook, will<br />

be available soon after the publication of this report.<br />

This report, EDA AppUcations: Market in Review, represents the results<br />

of Dataquesf s research of the 1991 EDA appUcations market. It provides<br />

aiialyses of the <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>CAE</strong>, PCB/MCM, and IC layout markets,<br />

as follows:<br />

• Executive Summary—^Presents the overall EDA market in terms of<br />

past and futiu« performance, as well as global trends and the future<br />

restructuring of the EDA industry<br />

• Subapplication market chapters—^Each subapplication chapter consists<br />

of the following:<br />

a 1991 Year in Review—^Provides an analysis of factors stimulating<br />

market growth in each of the defined submarkets. Includes highlights<br />

of achievements of the market leaders and recaps historical<br />

consumption patterns by region<br />

a Market Segmentation—Chapter 3: "<strong>CAE</strong> Market" and Chapter 5:<br />

"IC Layout Market" include market segmentation sections that<br />

present Dataquesf s analysis of subappUcations and areas of<br />

special interest<br />

a Dataquesf Perspective—^Provides insight into general trends in<br />

each market and specific areas to watch for future opporttmities<br />

Data Collection Process<br />

Dataquesf uses both primary and secondary sources to produce our<br />

market share and forecast data. We use measures of both supply-side<br />

and demand-side data in the forms of surveys and audits. In addition,<br />

Dataquesf analysts have many years of experience appl)nng this<br />

information—in conjtinction with opinions developed through industry<br />

contacts—^to get the most accurate information possible.<br />

Demand-Side Data<br />

Dataquesf demand-side (end-user) data are gathered using an extensive<br />

survey technique. End users are identified through the registered<br />

user and prospect lists of EDA and ASIC companies. Surveys were<br />

C<strong>CAM</strong>-EDA-MT-9201 ©<strong>1992</strong> Oataquest Incorporated October 12,<strong>1992</strong>

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