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Posted on Jun 24, 2016
Your choice of a PCB design solution will have a lasting impact on your productivity as well as the company’s bottom line. Simply put, you need the proper tools to get the job done right. This is why it’s important to review certain criteria when it comes to evaluating—and ultimately purchasing—a PCB design solution. This ensures the software you pick will fit not only your current needs, but your future needs as well.
Too often, PCB CAD evaluations turn into feature wars—engineers get caught up in the specific clicks and functions against all considered solutions. While features are important, have you really ever stopped to take into account other items not directly related to features? These can be important differentiators when it comes to finalizing purchase decisions. Often overlooked, the 5 items below can help you make the most informed purchasing decision—saving you time, money, and resources both at the time of purchase and in the future.
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