Dev claims open-source Schematic Tracer beats Cadence and Synopsys, built in 3 days
dosco · x · 2026-10-12
A thread argues Photoshop-class creative apps are child's play for AI; the real targets are high-barrier CAD/EDA tools (Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys DesignCompiler, Siemens Questa) costing 5-7 digits per seat yearly. One dev claims he built an open-source Schematic Tracer in 3 days objectively better than anything from Cadence or Synopsys. A reply adds such tasks are easier because deterministic validators can be built, unlike subjective Photoshop quality.
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