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Who is that masked man?
Noted author and commentator Clive "Max" Maxfield presents an entertaining view of his long history with the EDA industry.
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Is architecture still relevant?
In this introductory column, ISD's Ron Wilson asks whether microprocessor architecture really matters any more.
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A new look for EEdesign
EEdesign, now an EE Times community site, has a new look. We've added more links and resources, exclusive on-line columns from Clive "Max" Maxfield and Ron Wilson, and more exclusive feature stories. Suggestions? Contact community leader Richard Goering.

ISD's new home
ISD magazine readers, take heed: there's a redesigned ISD web site as well. Here you'll find a complete archive of current and past issues.

I want my C Level design tools
Users ask Synopsys to keep C Level Design tools in ESNUG 387, latest posting on the EDTN Deepchip site.

January 28, 2002
Innoveda cuts path to HDL-based pc-board design
Innoveda Inc. outlined an approach to printed-circuit board design Friday (Jan. 25) that uses structural VHDL or Verilog, completely bypassing the schematic entry used to design virtually all of today's boards.  More
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    IBM keeps its edge with internal tools
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    Dale Hoffman, IBM's EDA director, explains why IBM mostly relies on internal EDA tools -- and tells what EDA vendors will have to do to sell more tools to IBM.  More

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  • Exploring new design flows -- virtual prototyping tools
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    An optimistic view of EDA
    Wally Rhines, Mentor Graphics CEO, has some interesting views on why 2002 could be a banner year for EDA.  More
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    Here's why Magma's successful IPO is good news for the entire EDA industry.  More
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    Dense FPGAs offer platform for apps
    Programmable platforms are offering enough capability for complex system-on-chip applications.  More

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