Hi all,
Same as everyone else. Make my own library, rename parts, then guard with religious
fervour.
However I think it is crazy that Protel or myself should have to make schematic and
PCB layouts every time a chip comes out. What I would like to be able to do is go to a
Web site [Wavey lines as we fade to dream sequence], find a part, then download its'
standard Description File. This file would have:
1. A Spice Model
2. A schematic part
3. A PCB footprint
4. A 3D outline
5. Suggested Price
I would Import this part into my CAD package (which would convert from the standard
Description File to their proprietary format) and off I go. If company doesn't supply
a Description File for their part, there is a good chance that I will just use a
competitors' part (lazy sod that I am).
This would benefit all CAD users, not just Protel users. Does any one think that the
idea has any credibility - and if so - who should I start annoying ???
[End wavey lines.... Dream sequence fades]
Sorry for going so far off topic,
Steve Neave
Hunter Watertech
Hardware Design Engineer
76 Munibung Rd, Cardiff, NSW, 2285
AUSTRALIA
ph. 02 4941 1231, fax 02 4954 3543 (Local)
ph. +61 249 411 231, fax +61 249 543 543 (International)
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