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In article <1329@ssc.UUCP> markz@ssc.UUCP (Mark Zenier) writes:
>I don't know the availability of these systems now,  the impression I get is
>that people aren't supposed to build prototypes anymore, just buy a
>million dollars worth of Mentor workstation and simulate it all. :=)
>
>
>Mark Zenier	uunet!pilchuck!ssc!markz		

(No, No, not Mentor!  Cadnetix!)   :-) (see 'Organization' above)

well, Having used the 3M version for some prototypes before I came
to  Cadnetix, I will share my personal experience:

If you build a prototype with such a system, test it immediately,
and then toss it aside, the prototype systems are pretty slick.

HOWEVER, the wires are VERY sensitive to stress.  Like, removing the IC
more than once or twice; flexing the board, touching the wires too often,
etc.  can give you the best intermittents you have ever seen.  

Wirewrap lasts 'forever', almost.  So think about how long you want the 
prototype to work and how much stress it will be under.

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