Ok, Thanks for you insight...
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Hi Thomas,
All I will say is, it's for anything... Simple 2 - 4+ layer, high speed, digital, analog, RF and even flex. That said, it's just how you want to use it. It can be faster than other tools and way over kill for small projects, but it is powerful. I always say, with power comes responsibility, so use it wisely. :-) One of the bigger questions you need to ask is what are you willing to pay to do what you are doing? It is not an inexpensive tool set and as such, if you were doing 2 and 4 layer boards with a few dozen parts on it, you may not really need the horsepower that it has and PADs or other tools may be just fine. If you are doing higher end boards, you may want to look more closely, etc. I would suggest if you are thinking about it, call the guys at Mentor and have them show you what it can and will do. Yes, I know there is marketing involved, but you will really see what it will do. Since you are already a Mentor user, you should be able to get them at your door pretty quick to do a demo. Again, it may not be what you need, but it never hurts to look... ;-)
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From: DesignerCouncil [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Thomas Thornton
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 3:24 PM
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Subject: [External] Re: [DC] Expedition users..?
I'm more of Mentor Graphic PowerPCB PADS guy. Is Expedition something special or what or is it just for fast layout for digital type boards?
Thomas Thornton
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From: Fred Dark <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, May 2, 2018 2:32 pm
Subject: [DC] Expedition users..?
Hello council..! Hope all are doing well in the land of PCB design..! Just wanted to check on users of "Mentor Graphic Expedition... How do YOU like this tool... As a new user I'm finding that the simple thing and or trivial things are no producible and or don't perform as one would think from a PCB designer's standpoint... one issue, no smart .pdf from the layout side and or "FabLink"..? also rule setting parameters for trace widths , min, target, max... if your trace isn't to one of these specific numbers in these setting you get a warning..? WOW, rather than a range within the min-max, like PADS... What is your experience with this tool..?
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