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Contents of this page were posted during 1998. Attempts have been made to fix broken links, with limited success. Check for editor's notes to save time before clicking any links.

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1998 Features

In August 1998, we featured SoftWright, LLC with a great New Version of TAP - their Terrain Analysis Package for Radio Propagation prediction!

SoftWright, LLC

The SoftWright, LLC Home Page



Previously, we featured Arden Technology and their new Version 4.0 of SysCalc software!

Arden Technology

The Arden Technology Home Page



Also in 1998, we featured the FREE SITE, a great place to go for FREE software!

FREE SITE

The FREE SITE Home Page



Just before that, we featured the SXC compiler from Bytecraft. Thus software should be perfect for the new 50 Mips SX Pic-like processor!

Bytecraft

Bytecraft's Home Page



And before that, we featured SMT plus from the GLOMO Project at Virginia Tech's MPRG. Check out the features of this indoor Radio coverage design tool!
Editor's Note 6/28/05: these links are broken, and SMT Plus is no longer available from Virginia Tech. However, Wireless Valley, a company formed by the former head of the MPRG, has similar software available for sale. [Editor's Note 6/21/07: Wireless Valley was taken over by Motorola and no longer exists.]

SMT plus

SMT plus' Home Page



Also in 1998, we featured the latest release of MATHCAD. Check out the newest features of this great math analysis tool!
Editor's Note 6/28/05: This link will take you to the page for MathCad 12, which is the most recent version.

MathCAD 7.0

MATHCAD's Home Page



In the spring of 1998, we went looking for capable, easy to use software for PCB design and layout. We were amazed at the diversity of what's available out there. Of course there are a number of high end programs like ORCAD, PADS, P-CAD and PROTEL -- but not everyone can afford these programs! Some of us don't even need all the capabilities, features and the big learning curve associated with these PCB EDA program leaders.

During our search we also uncovered a surprising number of very capable, lower cost alternatives. This feature highlights a small selection of these very useful programs. Check out a few -- you may be surprised at the capability just a few hundred dollars can buy!

Editor's Note 6/28/05: ExpertPCB and EDWin sites are no longer viable. WinDraft and WinBoard were by Ivex Design International, a company which was apparently active until December 2004 but is no longer on the web.
PCB Designer for Windows

ExpertPCB | EDWin | CircuitMaker & TraxMaker

EE Designer & EDWIN |



Before that, we highlighted AUTOMATA, a PCB Layout Service House. Their site has some very useful online Java applets for RF Circuit Board Design -- Check it out!
Editor's note 6/28/05: Automata International became or was bought by DDI. The link below will now take you to the DDI Home page. .



AUTOMATA



And before that, we featured highlighted PADS. They have some very capable schematic capture and PCB Layout Software -- TAKE A LOOK!

Click on their Icon below for more Information:

PADS

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