Hi Dave,

I would recommend Specctraquest over Hyperlynx due the significantly greater
capabilities and integration with existing tools. If you are already using
Cadence Allegro in your design process, SQ is 100% database compatible with
Allegro. For more information you can contact Dennis Nagle. He is the
Technical Marketing Manager for SpectraQuest. His email is
[log in to unmask]

Best regards,

Mario Irigoyen
630-759-5505  Phone
630-759-8437  Fax
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  -----Original Message-----
  From: DesignerCouncil [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of David
Schaefer
  Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 2:11 PM
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Subject: [DC] SI Analysis Tools


  We are considering purchasing SI Analysis tools to perform pre and post
route analysis of our PCB designs.

  Tools which we are currently considering are Hyperlynx and Cadence
SpecctraQuest.  I am somewhat familiar with Hyperlynx, but have not
  had much exposure to SpecctraQuest.  Seems there is a significant cost
differential between these tools - is this warranted by additional
functionality?

  Any opinions on the capabilities of either the above tools, or
recommendation on other SI tools greatly appreciated.

  Thanks,


  Dave Schaefer                          Voice: (204)478-8059
  Senior PCB Designer                 FAX:  (204)942-3001
  Symbol Technologies                Email: [log in to unmask]
  1000 Waverley Street
  Winnipeg, MB  R3T 0P3


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