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Bill Paul wrote:
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> With a PCB, you can verify the
> functional design, verify the PCB layout, manufacturing process, signal
> integrity, mech. fit, and the list goes on. 99.9% of the time you end up
> respinning the board anyhow, but this gets you that much closer. So vector
> boards and wire wraps are becoming a thing of the smaller companies that
> may deal in lower volume designs.

Precisely what we do. Low volume, custom designs...

> Which brings up my next point. The IC manufacturers, like any other
> business, go after the big fish in the pond. Personally I think that is a
> little short sighted, but that's sales for you.

I'll blame the sales managers and marketing people at this point ;-)

> -BP
> Bill Paul--->Sr. Elec. Design Engineer and donator of opinions
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