What is CADAR?

Summary form only given, as follows. CADAR is an acronym for the "Computer-Aided Design, Analysis, and Realizability" Organization which is sponsored by the IEEE New Technical and Scientific Activities Committee (NTSAC). The purpose of CADAR is to promote the effective utilization of computers in the design, analysis, and realization of electrical and electronic devices, circuits, and systems. The technical scope of this organization includes computer programs for the design and analysis of devices, circuits, and systems. The applications of computer graphics and numerical control to specific fields of technologya re also included in the activities ofC ADAR. CADAR interfaces with many tohfe IEEE Groupsh;o wever, it is not a part of any one Group. CADAR representatives have been appointed by ten Groups : Automatic Control; Aerospace and Electronic Systems; Circuit Theory; Computer; Electron Devices; Information Theory; Parts, Materials and Packaging; Power; Reliability; and Systems Sciencea nd Cybernetics. At present, CADAR encourages the scheduling ofs eminars and sessions pertaining to computer-aided design and analysis as part of the many existing conferencesa nd symposia. Similarly, the publication of papers in this field in existing journals is encouraged. The only publication for which CADAR is responsible is the quarterly Newsletter whose format is more varied than the conventional types. The contents include announcements of coming conferences, calls for papers, membership lists, editorial comments, and chairman's messages. The Newsletter also presents technical notes which are informative descriptions of computer programs for circuit analysis.