Sopftware that is distributed for free, generally with some restrictions on license agreement.
Questions tagged [freeware]
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Are USB protocol and connector free or are they patented?
For a hobbyist developing a device, certification is not pleasant.
I am wondering if implementing USB in any way is patented or needs a certification?
I am concerned about both protocol (USB-2,3) and headers (USB-A, B, C).
I am also curious if the…
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Eagle Freeware - definition of 'signal layers'
According the the Cadsoft website, Eagle Freeware supports '2 signal layers'. Am I right that Cadsoft includes power and ground layers in their definition of 'signal layers'?
In other words, am I right that Eagle Freeware doesn't support 2 signal…
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Low risk entry into CPLD/FPGA design?
I have a possible project coming up that looks like it needs a small amount of digital logic (to generate some synchronous timing/control signals). Speed is not that high, in the low megahertz.
My background is a wide mix of analogue/low speed…
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Whole board design scaling in EAGLE 7.5.0 (free version)?
I have designed a very simple PCB in EAGLE that should be approximately W: 10mm, L: 30mm in size. This design is repeated 18 times (I need many of them).
However, for some reason, the whole PCB is huge. I simply cannot find a feature to re-scale my…
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Free online circuit simulator
Is there some free online circuit simulator where I can see see the electrons fluxing,imitating real-life circuitry?
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