Cadence Design Systems (Cadence) is engaged in developing electronic design automation (EDA). The company products include EDA design products; and services include licensing software, selling and leasing hardware technology, and design and methodology services. The company primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in San Jose, California and employs 5,300 people. The company recorded revenues of $1,615 million during the fiscal year ended December 2007, an increase of 8.8% over 2006. The rise in revenue, as compared to 2006, was due to higher revenues from licenses for Digital IC Design, Functional Verification and Custom IC Design products. The operating profit of the company was $317.9 million during fiscal year 2007, an increase of 41.4% over 2006. The net profit was $296.3 million in fiscal year 2007, compared to the net profit of $143 million in 2006.

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Dr. Harari, a recognized authority on non-volatile memory technology, has been a driving force in the electronics industry for over 30 years, and holds more than 100 U.S. and foreign patents. Before founding SanDisk, he co-founded Waferscale Integration, oversaw the development and transfer into production of Intel's first-generation stepper and dry etch technology, and held technical management positions at Hughes Aircraft and Honeywell.

Established in 1999, the first GSA "Exemplary Leadership Award" was given to Dr. Morris Chang, chairman and founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Today, the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions, exemplifying how their vision and global leadership have transformed and elevated the entire semiconductor industry.

The 2008 GSA Awards Dinner Celebration is made possible through the support of 12-year title sponsor, UMC, as well as additional sponsors, including ARM, Advantest, Cadence Design Systems, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc., IBM, MagnaChip Semiconductor, Marvell Semiconductor, Oracle, QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies, Samsung Semiconductor, SAP, Teradyne and TSMC.

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The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation. It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions. Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence. Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 25 countries across the globe. www.gsaglobal.org

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Dr. Harari, a recognized authority on non-volatile memory technology, has been a driving force in the electronics industry for over 30 years, and holds more than 100 U.S. and foreign patents. Before founding SanDisk, he co-founded Waferscale Integration, oversaw the development and transfer into production of Intel's first-generation stepper and dry etch technology, and held technical management positions at Hughes Aircraft and Honeywell.

Established in 1999, the first GSA "Exemplary Leadership Award" was given to Dr. Morris Chang, chairman and founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC). Today, the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions, exemplifying how their vision and global leadership have transformed and elevated the entire semiconductor industry.

The 2008 GSA Awards Dinner Celebration is made possible through the support of 12-year title sponsor, UMC, as well as additional sponsors, including ARM, Advantest, Cadence Design Systems, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, IBM, MagnaChip Semiconductor, Marvell Semiconductor, Oracle, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, Samsung Semiconductor, SAP, Teradyne and TSMC.

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation.

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Dongbu HiTek, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, provides wafer processing supported by comprehensive design support (IP and design libraries), prototype development and verification, and packaging and module development that add high value to display and various mobile applications.

The four-month project, which started in March 2008, included migrating Dongbu HiTek to the latest release of the Calibre OPC and OPCverify products to take full advantage of new tool capabilities. Mentor Consulting also implemented its RET/MDP optimization methodology to improve Dongbu HiTek's overall RET/MDP flow to achieve faster turnaround while maintaining accurate OPC models and recipes, validated by mask quality and pattern fidelity measurements. During the engagement, Mentor Consulting also transferred best practices for achieving optimal flow performance to the Dongbu HiTek team to enable them to make future optimizations and to adapt to evolving process requirements.

"Mentor Graphics operates on the 'partnership principle,' providing both technologies and methodologies tailored to the needs of our customers," said Paul Hofstadler, vice president of Worldwide Consulting at Mentor Graphics. "We place emphasis on finishing our tasks on time and within budget, and on sharing knowledge with our customers regarding how the improvements were accomplished and what further optimizations might be possible in the future. We are already providing services below 32nm, so Mentor Consulting is our customers' preferred choice when they are ready to move to the next technology node, or to optimize their existing tape-to-mask flow."

About Calibre OPC Products

The Calibre OPC product is a full-chip, lithography correction tool used to create mask layers in preparation for wafer fabrication. The software enables complete simulation of the photolithographic manufacturing process and outputs modified layout shapes for mask making to enable pattern resolution in sub-wavelength photolithographic processes. It is fully integrated into the Calibre physical verification and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) platform, enabling completely integrated processing in a single batch run, from design tapeout through fracturing for mask making.

The Calibre OPCverify product is a post-OPC verification tool used to detect systematic yield loss problems before a design is sent to the mask or wafer manufacturer. The Calibre OPCverify solution checks every element and contour, not just edges, for critical failure detection and full process window prediction. It also enables users to optimize their OPC models and recipes during technology development. High scalability and integration with the Calibre platform ensure fast turnaround time for all mask verification operations.

About Mentor Consulting

Mentor Consulting is an expert in electronic design automation infrastructure and methodology, and is the only service partner in the industry that invests specifically in the transfer of knowledge to its customers. Every consultant is chartered with improving customer proficiency in the methodologies and technologies employed in an engagement, while concurrently achieving customer objectives. Mentor Consulting solutions for silicon yield enhancement, verification, data management, cabling, and system design are used worldwide by forward-looking electronics companies to optimize design productivity and advance adoption of the latest industry design best practices. For more information, e-mail Mentor Consulting at mentor_consulting@mentor.com or visit www.mentor.com/consulting.

About Mentor Graphics

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of over $850 million and employs approximately 4,200 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.

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