[PLUG-TALK] Field-Programmable Analog Arrays

[M. Edward (Ed) Borasky]

Paul Mullen wrote:
> Bringing all the fun and excitement of desktop digital design to the
> analog world:
> 
> http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml;?articleID=205916545
> 
>   "Rough estimates suggest there are around 3,000 analog
>   engineers in the world," said Hasler, who has been focusing
>   on the application of FPAA technology. "Compare that with
>   the number of system designers, those working in DSP, etc.;
>   even the most conservative numbers are above a million."
> 
> Really? Only 3,000? Anyone familiar the world of analog design know if
> that estimate is accurate?

That's probably like the scare stories about how the world is going to 
collapse when all the COBOL programmers retire. :) Buncha whiners!
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