Homebrew PCBs

> Actually, a netlist is not too far removed from the verbal schematics we
> blind folks use an write.  The verbal schematic is simply a description 
> of
> what connects to what, done in a logical, sensible preesentation.  It has
> several advantages over conventional symbolic schematics.  However, most
> engineers are not good communicatorsz, and fewer still are creative.  So,
> most ask: "Well, where do I start?  There are so many nodes here!"
> The verbal schematic technique can abe applied to simple circuits, or to
> complex logic and analogue circuits including those fierce PLLD designs.
>
> Charles
>

I feared that the paper is no good for fine lines (paper fibers and such).

the verbal schematic thing sound to me very like netlists.

look at how vhdl / verilog is handles by companies like xilinx.
they have software converting the descriptive language to a schematic and 
vice
versa. this would definitely be good for showing any engineer a verbal 
schematic.
(converted to a autogenerated schematic).

the other way around would be much harder to make a software for...


what do you plan to use orcad for? mostly schematics or pspice and vhdl 
and such too?

ST