Building a circuit from a circuit diagram?

Hey,

When looking at a circuit diagram, then putting it onto perf board, seems to take quite awhile to test the different places for items. I was wondering if there was any software or any strategic way to go about assembling a circuit from a diagram.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Yes There are many software that will help you out.
I suggest you to use ELECTRONIC WORK BENCH 5.4 This software provide you with almost all tool related to LOGIC CIRCUIT IMPLEMENTATION. But if u need theoritically implement a circuit other than logic circuit then you may need some other software assistance. i have not used other software so i cannot suggest you other software.
Hope that solves your problem to some extent

If it's a relatively complex circuit, or you really want to pack the parts into a small space, it might be helpful to grab a freeware PCB layout package. Electronic Workbench has a freeware version of their tools - in particular their PCB layout program has a mode where you can jump straight into the layout part and create wiring. It's useful because you can drag the parts around to get a feel for how the wiring will need to be connected later on. Obviously this is the no-holds-barred approach, and at some point it's easier to just do a pcboard...

For simple stuff though, pencil and paper, or just take the parts and poke them into the perfboard and eyeball out how much space/connection points you'll need.

If this is supposed to be a prototype, then treat it as such - lots of clearance and empty space. Make it organized and space _inefficient_ so that you can make changes later on. Label the important nets and test points, stuff like that.

I agree with Electronic Workbench but you could also look at using OrCAD 10 (or whatever version they're up to now. I think you can download a fully working demo copy from their website for free - it's just limited as to the size of the circuit and number of components. Besides the layout functions, it is a fully functioning SPICE program like Electronic Workbench.