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
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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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