PADS acquired HyperLynx for signal integrity and ACT for simulation.
Mentor dropped the "9" naming and moved to "VX." mentor graphics pads version history
The software gained popularity for its ease of use on desktop PCs. During this era, PADS acquired critical technologies like (1997) for signal integrity and The company was sold to , a joint venture involving ViewLogic. The Mentor Graphics Era (2001–2016) PADS acquired HyperLynx for signal integrity and ACT
Before it was "Mentor Graphics PADS," it was simply . The software was developed in the early 1980s by a company named CAD Software , Inc., based in Littleton, Massachusetts. At the time, PCB design was done on Unix workstations costing $50,000+. PADS was revolutionary because it ran on MS-DOS on a standard IBM PC. The Mentor Graphics Era (2001–2016) Before it was
, a period some long-time users remember for its developmental challenges. The Mentor Graphics Era (2001–2016) Mentor Graphics