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Mentor Graphics Completes HDL DesignFlow Picture; Brings Exemplar Logic in House February 23, 1999 09:04 AM PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 23, 1999--Mentor Graphics Corporation MENT today announced that it has brought Exemplar Logic, Inc., the leading programmable logic synthesis tool supplier, into the corporation's HDL (hardware description language) Design Division as a wholly owned subsidiary. Previously, Exemplar Logic operated as a partially owned subsidiary of Mentor Graphics. Exemplar adds the LeonardoSpectrum(TM) synthesis tool suite, which is the industry's premier FPGA synthesis solution, to the Mentor Graphics HDL Design Division. The division also includes Model Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary that produces the industry-leading ModelSim(TM) simulation product line and Mentor Graphics' Renoir(TM) tool for HDL graphical capture and design management. "Bringing Exemplar into Mentor Graphics gives us all of the components needed to deliver a complete HDL design flow from a single vendor," said Kevin Curtis, vice president and general manager of Mentor Graphics' HDL Design Division. "This consolidation will lead to some very exciting HDL solutions in the near future, particularly for the FPGA market." Exemplar Logic will remain focused on its strengths in the area of high-level programmable logic design and its desktop ASIC solution. It will continue to honor and support all existing distribution and OEM agreements. Mentor Graphics' HDL design solutions are available through the company's multi-tiered distribution system, including direct sales, sales affiliates, telesales and Model Technology's online store at www.model.com. About Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics Corporation MENT is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products and consulting services for the world's largest electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of $468 million and employs approximately 2,500 people worldwide. Company headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: mentor.com . Mentor Graphics is a registered trademark and LeonardoSpectrum, ModelSim and Renoir are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other product or company names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Top